BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230526T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030645 CREATED:20230420T221206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T205723Z UID:30876-1685095200-1685102400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How ChatGPT and AI will revolutionise PR (sold out) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-chatgpt-and-ai-will-revolutionise-pr/ LOCATION:Social Lounge M Social\, 196/200 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/amanda-dalbjorn-UbJMy92p8wk-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230526T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230526T230000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030645 CREATED:20230405T024408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T201739Z UID:30441-1685127600-1685142000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2023 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2023-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:The Maritime Room\, Princes Wharf\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gala-Dinner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230531T113000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230531T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030645 CREATED:20230416T224453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T214358Z UID:30636-1685532600-1685539800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2023 General Election: insights and observations from Barry Soper DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2023-general-election-insights-and-observations-from-barry-soper/ LOCATION:FMG Stadium\, 128 Seddon Road\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Barry-Soper-August22-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230608T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230608T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030645 CREATED:20230312T211357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T023928Z UID:30007-1686245400-1686252600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Winter drinks with PRINZ CEO Susanne Martin DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/winter-drinks-with-prinz-ceo-susanne-martin/ LOCATION:The Little Fiddle\, 132 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/POSTS-PRINZ-FB-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230615T123000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230615T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030645 CREATED:20230518T224930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T010749Z UID:31664-1686832200-1686835800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Plain Language Webinar – more than just words DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/plain-language-webinar-more-than-just-words/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sven-brandsma-C5SUkYZT7nU-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230623T123000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230623T140000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030645 CREATED:20230517T030849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T031754Z UID:31593-1687523400-1687528800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How ChatGPT and AI will revolutionise PR (Sold out) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-chatgpt-and-ai-will-revolutionise-pr-online/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/amanda-dalbjorn-UbJMy92p8wk-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230626T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230629T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030645 CREATED:20230511T033426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T022419Z UID:31449-1687771800-1688040000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy & Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-evaluation-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Red-line-to-target.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230705T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230705T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030645 CREATED:20230525T012140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T034150Z UID:31924-1688576400-1688583600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Young PR professionals Panel – What am I getting myself into? DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/young-pr-professionals-panel-what-am-i-getting-myself-into/ LOCATION:The Front Room – Spark Corporate office\, 167 Victoria Street West\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/marvin-meyer-SYTO3xs06fU-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230719T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230719T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030645 CREATED:20230607T012935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T232056Z UID:32244-1689787800-1689795000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:BusinessDesk on the future of AI in journalism + meet the team DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/businessdesk-gm-matt-martel-talks-ai-in-business-journalism-with-qa/ LOCATION:NZME’s iHeart Lounge\, 2 Graham Street\, Auckland CBD\, 2 Graham Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/POSTS-PRINZ-FB-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230720T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230720T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230703T020054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T223150Z UID:32894-1689854400-1689859800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AGM 2023 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/agm-2023/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AGM-PRINZ-image-e1719288150840.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230725T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230725T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230608T022346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T214149Z UID:32350-1690305300-1690311600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Election Special at Parliament DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-election-special-at-parliament/ LOCATION:The Grand Hall\, Parliament\, 1 Museum Street\, Wellington\, 6160\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/glen-carrie-ApHrNurIYpk-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230803T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230803T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230711T035712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T035806Z UID:33183-1691083800-1691091000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The first First Thursday DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-first-first-thursday/ LOCATION:The Glass Goose\, 78 Federal St\,\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/First-Thursdays-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230811T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230811T200000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230628T231057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T223905Z UID:32875-1691773200-1691784000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Maramataka DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-the-power-of-maramataka/ LOCATION:Te Whakakitenga o Waikato Chambers\, Waikato-Tainui offices at Hopuhopu Sports Park\, 451 Old Taupiri Road\,\, Ngaaruawaahia\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/shlomo-shalev-L68SOwRShLU-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230817T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230817T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230613T002248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T040205Z UID:32505-1692264600-1692273600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ben-sweet-2LowviVHZ-E-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230817T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230817T180000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230615T202800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T050223Z UID:32650-1692289800-1692295200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Cyber-crime communication - insights from the front lines DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/cyber-crime-communication-insights-from-the-front-lines/ LOCATION:DDB Offices\, Level 4\, 119 Great North Rd\,\, Auckland\, 1021\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cybersecurity-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230823T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230823T150000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230607T214909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T203348Z UID:32307-1692781200-1692802800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Digital PR 101 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-101-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-1168910967.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T090000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230810T015914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T000308Z UID:33780-1693467000-1693472400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Partnering with Maori to get results - Breakfast Session DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-with-maori-to-get-results-breakfast-session/ LOCATION:Nau Room\, Ground Floor\, Te Puni Kōkiri House\, 143 Lambton Quay\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Breakfast-session.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230615T202931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T024730Z UID:32652-1693503000-1693508400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taranaki Midwinter Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/taranaki-midwinter-networking-event/ LOCATION:Manifold Coworking Space\, 49 Currie St.\, New Plymouth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Networking-one.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230907T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230907T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230614T222924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T010343Z UID:32600-1694079000-1694088000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:IC Futures - Inside Internal Communication - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-6/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/connect-the-people-concept-crowd-of-vivid-colored-people-connected-vector-id1190206395.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230907T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230907T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230828T224517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T232204Z UID:34371-1694107800-1694115000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:First Thursday in September DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/first-thursday-in-september/ LOCATION:Reign & Pour\, Ground Floor\, Shop 51/7 Queen Street\, Commercial Bay\,\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/First-Thursdays-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230912T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230824T012012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T210959Z UID:34215-1694538000-1694547000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Wellington Winners - Networking and Insights DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-wellington-winners-networking-and-insights/ LOCATION:Robert Walters Offices\, Harbour Tower\, 2 Hunter St\, Wellington\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRINZWM-3341-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230913T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230913T090000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230711T024927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T232906Z UID:33153-1694590200-1694595600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Breakfast with Barry DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-bagels-with-barry/ LOCATION:Google NZ Head Office\, 10 Madden St\, Central Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Barry-Soper-August22-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230705T014414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T233448Z UID:33021-1695384000-1695389400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Disinformation and its impact on PR and communications in Aotearoa DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/disinformation-and-its-impact-on-pr-and-communications-in-aotearoa/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Disinformation-and-Misinformation-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T090000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230914T004740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T022925Z UID:34746-1695801600-1695805200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato PRINZ/MCSA networking breakfast DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-prinz-mcsa-networking-breakfast/ LOCATION:The Pā\, University of Waikato\, Gate 5\, Hillcrest Rd\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/7578p-Pa-general-photos-8-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230908T054355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T001641Z UID:34655-1695819600-1695823200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The art of Media Pitching - Expert Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-art-of-media-pitching-expert-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Te Whatu Ora Boardroom\, Level 1\, 32 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PRINZ-Panel-Discussion-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230717T001714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T001715Z UID:33206-1695891600-1695988800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Measurement and Evaluation for Communications DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/measurement-and-evaluation-for-communications-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Measurement-Evaluation-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230824T013307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T051227Z UID:34071-1695920400-1695927600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Working well with the fourth estate - Journalists and PRINZ Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-well-with-the-fourth-estate-journalists-prinz-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Generator\, 12 Madden St\, Auckland\, 0627\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRINZ-Panel-Discussion-3-002.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231005T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231005T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030646 CREATED:20230920T022117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T022139Z UID:34822-1696527000-1696534200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:First Thursday in October DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/first-thursday-in-october/ LOCATION:St Alice\, Viaduct Harbour\, Level 1/204 Quay St\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/First-Thursdays-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231017T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231017T123000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030647 CREATED:20230823T232515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T013707Z UID:34134-1697535000-1697545800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Creating that Special Event - The Essential Tools for Success DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/creating-that-special-event-the-essential-tools-for-success/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231026T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231026T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T030647 CREATED:20231005T190255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T192546Z UID:35179-1698341400-1698346800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Managing PR\, Media and Communications for a Global Event DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/managing-pr-media-and-communications-for-a-global-event/ LOCATION:Meredith Connell Offices\, Level 7\, MC Centre\, Hardinge St\,\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FIFA-FANFEST-0815-AUCKLAND-70-002-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR