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-WR-CALNAME:PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand 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:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221012T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221012T160000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220713T024334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T224659Z UID:25214-1665567000-1665590400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1220321756-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220929T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220929T200000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220719T023306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T023347Z UID:25404-1664470800-1664481600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Wellington Comms Catch-up DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/wellington-comms-catch-up-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Warmfriendlyatmosphere.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220922T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220922T083000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220825T004353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T091831Z UID:26175-1663831800-1663835400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Networking Breakfast DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-networking-breakfast/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Networking-Breakfast.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220915T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220915T083000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220719T051648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T011738Z UID:25429-1663227000-1663230600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Parakuihui ki Pōneke DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/parakuihui-ki-poneke/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Breakfast-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220908T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220908T183000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220714T011044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T021749Z UID:25312-1662661800-1662661800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Wellington region PRINZ Fellows' Dinner DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/wellington-region-prinz-fellows-dinner/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/36279835_1482003868570866_212264202960633856_o-190521-071842.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220902T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220902T170000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220610T050024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T231707Z UID:20685-1662111000-1662138000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:In the Hot Seat? Media and Presentation Training for PR and Communications Practitioners at TVNZ – Auckland DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/in-the-hot-seat-media-and-presentation-training-for-pr-and-communications-practitioners-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/iStock-815256426.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220824T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220824T130000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220803T044806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T215323Z UID:25783-1661342400-1661346000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Student Members Careers Workshop DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-student-members-careers-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Add-a-heading-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220818T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220818T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220627T022017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T011427Z UID:24901-1660815000-1660824000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How to get positive news media coverage for your clients in today’s world - A masterclass with Pete Burdon DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-get-positive-news-media-coverage-for-your-clients-in-todays-world-a-masterclass-with-pete-burdon/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/iStock-935941772-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220811T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220811T183000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220713T095749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T234803Z UID:25256-1660235400-1660242600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taking a kaupapa Maaori approach to communication DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/taking-a-kaupapa-maaori-approach-to-communication/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Careers-in-PR-and-communication-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220810T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220831T190000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220608T003711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T030512Z UID:24495-1660150800-1661972400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Develop your own Digital PR plan - 4 week course DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/develop-your-own-digital-pr-plan-4-week-course/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Integrated-Marketing-Comms.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220810T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220810T130000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220705T052434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T223721Z UID:25098-1660132800-1660136400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Careers in PR and communication DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/careers-in-pr-and-communication/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Hosted-by-Fred-Russo-BBR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220726T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220726T110000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220719T023655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T023738Z UID:25390-1658829600-1658833200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:New professionals coffee catch-up DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/new-professionals-coffee-catch-up/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Untitled-design.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220704T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220704T140000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220621T232744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T062345Z UID:24838-1656939600-1656943200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Online Panel Session – Tips on using and championing plain language DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/online-panel-session-tips-on-using-and-championing-plain-language/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Plain-Language.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220704T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220707T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220610T014535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T014932Z UID:24620-1656927000-1657195200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20200904-Blog-Hero-Product-Strategy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220630T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220630T193000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220530T221846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T052000Z UID:24367-1656608400-1656617400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Northern Networking DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/northern-networking/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/la-zeppa-600-7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220628T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143432 CREATED:20220316T220217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T083448Z UID:21902-1656408600-1656428400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Right Words - Writing Series with Catherine Arrow DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-right-words-writing-series-with-catherine-arrow/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-17-at-11.40.40-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220531T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220531T140000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20220516T044335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T041525Z UID:23850-1654002000-1654005600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Institute of New Zealand National AGM 2022 DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-institute-of-new-zealand-agm/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/iStock-1250341206.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220530T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20220509T060708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T013743Z UID:23645-1653903000-1654171200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20200904-Blog-Hero-Product-Strategy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220526T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20220316T030439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T004153Z UID:21887-1653557400-1653566400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Integrated Marketing Communications Masterclass - Online Via Zoom DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/integrated-marketing-communications-masterclass-online-via-zoom/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/iStock-1284787995.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220520T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220520T230000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20220406T221718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T002716Z UID:22712-1653071400-1653087600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2022 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2022-prinz-awards-gala-dinner-save-the-date/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/A93Q0202_2019072560823539_20190725105107-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220519T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220519T213000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20220426T023012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T002002Z UID:23206-1652985000-1652995800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Dinner DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-dinner/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Non-solo-pizza.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220518T101500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20220506T053900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T001446Z UID:23585-1652868900-1652875200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Internal Communications Clinic DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-internal-communications-clinic-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Untitled-design.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220516T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220519T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20220407T061009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T053559Z UID:22742-1652693400-1652961600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20200904-Blog-Hero-Product-Strategy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220512T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20220412T000052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T025932Z UID:22886-1652356800-1652360400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Riding the Great Resignation Wave DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/riding-the-great-resignation-wave/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/iStock-1350030499.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220503T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20220126T041104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T000549Z UID:20795-1651572000-1651579200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How to be an Influencer within your Organisation - An Online Workshop with Tracey Bridges DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-be-an-influencer-within-your-organisation-a-workshop-with-tracey-bridges/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/influence-dictionary-closeup-picture-id476483922.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20220406T021416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T034345Z UID:22623-1649764800-1649768400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ hui: Transparency in Public Sector communications DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-hui-transparency-in-public-sector-communications/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PRINZ-21-logo-Long-EnglishTe-Reo-colour-e1649215154193.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T123000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20220131T225320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T050210Z UID:20700-1649755800-1649766600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Financial Communications - A Masterclass with Allan Botica DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/financial-communications-101-why-you-should-care-about-financial-comms/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/piggy-bank-picture-id890849784.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220407T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220407T160000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20210930T001345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T034406Z UID:18577-1649323800-1649347200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Digital PR 101 CHRISTCHURCH DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-101-christchurch/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-1168910967.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220406T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20210930T000619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T060415Z UID:18532-1649237400-1649260800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Digital PR 101 WELLINGTON DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-101-wellington/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-1137594446.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220404T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220404T140000 DTSTAMP:20260901T143433 CREATED:20220329T005754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T005754Z UID:22253-1649077200-1649080800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communicating in the age of misinformation DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communicating-in-the-age-of-misinformation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/misinformation.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR