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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220201T210000
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SUMMARY:Global Alliance Webinar - Trust in media during the Covid-19 pandemic: Implications for communication professionals
DESCRIPTION:5th November @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 10th November 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/global-alliance-webinar-trust-in-media-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-implications-for-communication-professionals/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220209T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260831T142420
CREATED:20220125T024828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T031300Z
UID:20806-1644408000-1644411600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards - writing a winning entry
DESCRIPTION:5th November @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 10th November 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-writing-a-winning-entry/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220210T053000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220210T070000
DTSTAMP:20260831T142420
CREATED:20220120T215847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T220904Z
UID:20778-1644471000-1644476400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Global Alliance Webinar - AI\, communication and ethics: challenges and opportunities
DESCRIPTION:5th November @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 10th November 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/global-alliance-webinar-ai-communication-and-ethics-challenges-and-opportunities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220215T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T142420
CREATED:20211124T012838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T031449Z
UID:19984-1644917400-1644926400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:IC Futures – Inside Internal Communication
DESCRIPTION:5th November @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 10th November 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220217T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260831T142420
CREATED:20220126T035756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T042737Z
UID:20864-1645099200-1645102800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Events in the time of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:5th November @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 10th November 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/events-in-the-time-of-covid-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220217T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260831T142420
CREATED:20220126T044008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T032249Z
UID:20908-1645101000-1645104600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Accreditation in PR – What is it and am I ready?
DESCRIPTION:5th November @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 10th November 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/accreditation-in-pr-what-is-it-and-am-i-ready-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220224T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T142420
CREATED:20211124T014405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T213104Z
UID:20010-1645695000-1645704000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:IC Futures – Inside Internal Communication
DESCRIPTION:5th November @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 10th November 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220228T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T142420
CREATED:20220204T002953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T061550Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:5th November @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 10th November 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations/
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