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:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T140000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012907 CREATED:20240906T025334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T213651Z UID:43494-1730379600-1730383200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows & Life Member Webinar: Down the Rabbit Hole - What is Misinformation and how to Tackle It DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-what-is-misinformation-and-how-to-tackle-it/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/misinformation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T180000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012907 CREATED:20240923T003519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T012210Z UID:43926-1730392200-1730397600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Insights from Industry Leaders on Communications in 2024 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/insights-from-industry-leaders-on-communications-in-2024-and-beyond/ LOCATION:No. 4 Bar and Restaurant\, 4 Mansfield Avenue\, St Albans\, Christchurch\, 8014\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/communications-event-christchurch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241104T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012907 CREATED:20240606T030043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T225329Z UID:40749-1730712600-1730980800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-5/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/intro-to-pr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T190000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012907 CREATED:20241103T223852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T223852Z UID:44845-1730998800-1731006000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-3/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T190000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012907 CREATED:20240923T231126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T011711Z UID:43442-1731000600-1731006000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Your Comms Career Path and How to Stand Out Within It DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/your-comms-career-path-and-how-to-stand-out-within-it/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Offices\, Shed 20\, Princes Warf\, Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/comms-industry-stand-out.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241113T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241113T133000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012907 CREATED:20240902T042950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T010317Z UID:43318-1731499200-1731504600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Development West Coast DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-development-west-coast/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240529_PRINZ-126-scaled-e1724992725110.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241121T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241121T133000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012907 CREATED:20240822T013031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T014240Z UID:43086-1732190400-1732195800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series: Palmerston North City Council DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-palmerston-north-city-council/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240529_PRINZ-148-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T133000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012907 CREATED:20240807T022917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T023809Z UID:42621-1732795200-1732800600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series: Great Scott DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-great-scott/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240529_PRINZ-170-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T183000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012907 CREATED:20241104T034501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T034827Z UID:44875-1732811400-1732818600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Christmas Catch up DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-christmas-catch-up/ LOCATION:Hāpi Bar\, 401 Grey Street\, Hamilton\, Hamilton East\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T190000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012907 CREATED:20241023T024840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T041527Z UID:44627-1732815000-1732820400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland Last Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-6/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Nelson-Event-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012907 CREATED:20241113T220009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T230127Z UID:45130-1732815000-1732822200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with PRINZ Southern DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/celebrate-the-season-with-prinz-southern/ LOCATION:No. 4 Bar and Restaurant\, 4 Mansfield Avenue\, St Albans\, Christchurch\, 8014\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241129T083000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241129T103000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20241016T235612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T223941Z UID:44401-1732869000-1732876200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-mastering-tough-conversations-and-effective-feedback/ LOCATION:Pead\, Imperial Building\, Level 2\, 44 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mastering-tough-convo-e1728612719152.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241203T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241203T190000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20241119T200830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T201116Z UID:45267-1733245200-1733252400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Wellington Christmas Connector DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/wellington-christmas-connector/ LOCATION:Foxglove\, 33 Queens Wharf\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T133000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20240807T033942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T035717Z UID:42799-1733400000-1733405400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series: Mango Communications DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-mango-communications/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240529_PRINZ-286-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T183000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20241111T035748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T035748Z UID:44997-1733418000-1733423400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-4/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241212T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20240821T034903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T205235Z UID:42239-1734004800-1734010200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series : Acumen DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-acumen/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240529_PRINZ-187-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250128T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20240911T013047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T031258Z UID:43664-1738056600-1738238400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR Horizons DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pr-horizons-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PR-Horizons-course-cover-for-PRINZ-use-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250204T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20240911T015514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T004557Z UID:43680-1738661400-1738670400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250213T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250213T193000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20250114T031229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T031229Z UID:46130-1739467800-1739475000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Summer Drinks DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-summer-drinks/ LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-banners-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250218T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20241112T030420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T203207Z UID:44672-1739871000-1740484800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20241121T034033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T030611Z UID:44980-1740677400-1740684600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:State of the Sector 2025 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/state-of-the-sector-2025/ LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T183000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20250217T003844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T003617Z UID:46981-1741280400-1741285800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-5/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20250205T031114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T220526Z UID:46742-1741280400-1741287600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Your Comms Career Path and How to Stand Out Within It DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/your-comms-career-path-and-how-to-stand-out-within-it-2/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Wellington\, 8/40 Mercer Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2024-banners-1-1-e1738725064261.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20250224T231442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T003918Z UID:47132-1741280400-1741287600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-7/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T160000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20241114T030621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T211222Z UID:44956-1741685400-1741708800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-6/ LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T083000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20250224T002235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T002426Z UID:47097-1741851000-1741854600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Communicators Breakfast Mixer DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-communicators-breakfast-mixer/ LOCATION:Sentinel Cafe\, 586 Victoria Street\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/thriday-03ve_4Ug0Ow-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250314T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20241126T033846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T220520Z UID:45484-1741944600-1742558400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Engaging Māori and Diverse Communities DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/engagingmaorianddiversecommunities/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20241122T015157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T015121Z UID:45229-1742290200-1742299200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T191500 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20250228T024138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T024627Z UID:47242-1742490900-1742498100@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Thursday Thirst Quencher in Taranaki DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/thursday-thirst-quencher-in-taranaki/ LOCATION:The Hour Glass\, 49 Liardet St\, New Plymouth\, 4310\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-banners-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T083000 DTSTAMP:20260903T012908 CREATED:20250310T031648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T031959Z UID:47438-1742887800-1742891400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Learn from a PRINZ Fellow DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting 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 Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering.   Outside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ   Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-2/ LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-banners-16.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR