BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260303T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260310T110000 DTSTAMP:20260915T180510 CREATED:20251210T201612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T094104Z UID:53617-1772530200-1773140400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 11th & 18th November 2026 @ 9:30am-12:30pm (2x Morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewSocial media is one of the most powerful tools in a communicator’s kit – but only if you’re using it with intention.  This course is for PR and communications professionals who want to stop posting and hoping\, and start working with a strategy that actually delivers. Grounded in Te Ao Māori values of connection\, community\, and authentic storytelling\, participants will learn how to audit their current social presence\, identify what’s working and what isn’t\, and build a content approach that aligns with their organisation’s goals. AI tools are introduced as practical time-savers – not replacements for creativity\, but accelerators of it. Participants leave with a clear\, actionable content plan and the confidence to execute it. Ideal for communications professionals managing social media as part of a broader role\, who want to work smarter\, not harder.   Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: Audit their current social media presence across key channelsIdentify their highest-impact content types and optimal posting rhythmDevelop a simple\, sustainable content strategy aligned to organisational goalsUse AI tools to speed up content creation without losing authenticityApply Te Ao Māori storytelling principles to build genuine community and connection online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Shawn Thomas is a marketing lecturer and educator with a track record across content\, paid media\, and brand building. He works in marketing and communications at MAST Academy and teaches digital marketing at NZIE (now known as the Digital Marketing School\, covering content creation and paid advertising. He has grown a personal audience of more than 130\,000 followers across Instagram\, TikTok\, and YouTube\, turning content strategy into real-world results\, and he brings that hands-on experience straight into the classroom. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260304T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260915T180511 CREATED:20251209T233424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T092750Z UID:53619-1772616600-1773230400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 11th & 18th November 2026 @ 9:30am-12:30pm (2x Morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewSocial media is one of the most powerful tools in a communicator’s kit – but only if you’re using it with intention.  This course is for PR and communications professionals who want to stop posting and hoping\, and start working with a strategy that actually delivers. Grounded in Te Ao Māori values of connection\, community\, and authentic storytelling\, participants will learn how to audit their current social presence\, identify what’s working and what isn’t\, and build a content approach that aligns with their organisation’s goals. AI tools are introduced as practical time-savers – not replacements for creativity\, but accelerators of it. Participants leave with a clear\, actionable content plan and the confidence to execute it. Ideal for communications professionals managing social media as part of a broader role\, who want to work smarter\, not harder.   Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: Audit their current social media presence across key channelsIdentify their highest-impact content types and optimal posting rhythmDevelop a simple\, sustainable content strategy aligned to organisational goalsUse AI tools to speed up content creation without losing authenticityApply Te Ao Māori storytelling principles to build genuine community and connection online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Shawn Thomas is a marketing lecturer and educator with a track record across content\, paid media\, and brand building. He works in marketing and communications at MAST Academy and teaches digital marketing at NZIE (now known as the Digital Marketing School\, covering content creation and paid advertising. He has grown a personal audience of more than 130\,000 followers across Instagram\, TikTok\, and YouTube\, turning content strategy into real-world results\, and he brings that hands-on experience straight into the classroom. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-5/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T183000 DTSTAMP:20260915T180511 CREATED:20260210T221300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T035049Z UID:54629-1772730000-1772735400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 11th & 18th November 2026 @ 9:30am-12:30pm (2x Morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewSocial media is one of the most powerful tools in a communicator’s kit – but only if you’re using it with intention.  This course is for PR and communications professionals who want to stop posting and hoping\, and start working with a strategy that actually delivers. Grounded in Te Ao Māori values of connection\, community\, and authentic storytelling\, participants will learn how to audit their current social presence\, identify what’s working and what isn’t\, and build a content approach that aligns with their organisation’s goals. AI tools are introduced as practical time-savers – not replacements for creativity\, but accelerators of it. Participants leave with a clear\, actionable content plan and the confidence to execute it. Ideal for communications professionals managing social media as part of a broader role\, who want to work smarter\, not harder.   Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: Audit their current social media presence across key channelsIdentify their highest-impact content types and optimal posting rhythmDevelop a simple\, sustainable content strategy aligned to organisational goalsUse AI tools to speed up content creation without losing authenticityApply Te Ao Māori storytelling principles to build genuine community and connection online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Shawn Thomas is a marketing lecturer and educator with a track record across content\, paid media\, and brand building. He works in marketing and communications at MAST Academy and teaches digital marketing at NZIE (now known as the Digital Marketing School\, covering content creation and paid advertising. He has grown a personal audience of more than 130\,000 followers across Instagram\, TikTok\, and YouTube\, turning content strategy into real-world results\, and he brings that hands-on experience straight into the classroom. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-8/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T190000 DTSTAMP:20260915T180511 CREATED:20260223T034023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T034023Z UID:54847-1772731800-1772737200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 11th & 18th November 2026 @ 9:30am-12:30pm (2x Morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewSocial media is one of the most powerful tools in a communicator’s kit – but only if you’re using it with intention.  This course is for PR and communications professionals who want to stop posting and hoping\, and start working with a strategy that actually delivers. Grounded in Te Ao Māori values of connection\, community\, and authentic storytelling\, participants will learn how to audit their current social presence\, identify what’s working and what isn’t\, and build a content approach that aligns with their organisation’s goals. AI tools are introduced as practical time-savers – not replacements for creativity\, but accelerators of it. Participants leave with a clear\, actionable content plan and the confidence to execute it. Ideal for communications professionals managing social media as part of a broader role\, who want to work smarter\, not harder.   Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: Audit their current social media presence across key channelsIdentify their highest-impact content types and optimal posting rhythmDevelop a simple\, sustainable content strategy aligned to organisational goalsUse AI tools to speed up content creation without losing authenticityApply Te Ao Māori storytelling principles to build genuine community and connection online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Shawn Thomas is a marketing lecturer and educator with a track record across content\, paid media\, and brand building. He works in marketing and communications at MAST Academy and teaches digital marketing at NZIE (now known as the Digital Marketing School\, covering content creation and paid advertising. He has grown a personal audience of more than 130\,000 followers across Instagram\, TikTok\, and YouTube\, turning content strategy into real-world results\, and he brings that hands-on experience straight into the classroom. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-10/ LOCATION:Sunset Bar\, Sudima Hotel\, 63-67 Nelson Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260312T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260312T190000 DTSTAMP:20260915T180511 CREATED:20260210T013234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T013234Z UID:54567-1773336600-1773342000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Networking Drinks with social scientist\, Carl Davidson DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 11th & 18th November 2026 @ 9:30am-12:30pm (2x Morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewSocial media is one of the most powerful tools in a communicator’s kit – but only if you’re using it with intention.  This course is for PR and communications professionals who want to stop posting and hoping\, and start working with a strategy that actually delivers. Grounded in Te Ao Māori values of connection\, community\, and authentic storytelling\, participants will learn how to audit their current social presence\, identify what’s working and what isn’t\, and build a content approach that aligns with their organisation’s goals. AI tools are introduced as practical time-savers – not replacements for creativity\, but accelerators of it. Participants leave with a clear\, actionable content plan and the confidence to execute it. Ideal for communications professionals managing social media as part of a broader role\, who want to work smarter\, not harder.   Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: Audit their current social media presence across key channelsIdentify their highest-impact content types and optimal posting rhythmDevelop a simple\, sustainable content strategy aligned to organisational goalsUse AI tools to speed up content creation without losing authenticityApply Te Ao Māori storytelling principles to build genuine community and connection online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Shawn Thomas is a marketing lecturer and educator with a track record across content\, paid media\, and brand building. He works in marketing and communications at MAST Academy and teaches digital marketing at NZIE (now known as the Digital Marketing School\, covering content creation and paid advertising. He has grown a personal audience of more than 130\,000 followers across Instagram\, TikTok\, and YouTube\, turning content strategy into real-world results\, and he brings that hands-on experience straight into the classroom. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/christchurch-event-networking-drinks-with-social-scientist-carl-davidson/ LOCATION:Dux Central 144 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-banners-55.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260317T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T123000 DTSTAMP:20260915T180511 CREATED:20251211T043505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T092906Z UID:53669-1773739800-1774355400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 11th & 18th November 2026 @ 9:30am-12:30pm (2x Morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewSocial media is one of the most powerful tools in a communicator’s kit – but only if you’re using it with intention.  This course is for PR and communications professionals who want to stop posting and hoping\, and start working with a strategy that actually delivers. Grounded in Te Ao Māori values of connection\, community\, and authentic storytelling\, participants will learn how to audit their current social presence\, identify what’s working and what isn’t\, and build a content approach that aligns with their organisation’s goals. AI tools are introduced as practical time-savers – not replacements for creativity\, but accelerators of it. Participants leave with a clear\, actionable content plan and the confidence to execute it. Ideal for communications professionals managing social media as part of a broader role\, who want to work smarter\, not harder.   Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: Audit their current social media presence across key channelsIdentify their highest-impact content types and optimal posting rhythmDevelop a simple\, sustainable content strategy aligned to organisational goalsUse AI tools to speed up content creation without losing authenticityApply Te Ao Māori storytelling principles to build genuine community and connection online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Shawn Thomas is a marketing lecturer and educator with a track record across content\, paid media\, and brand building. He works in marketing and communications at MAST Academy and teaches digital marketing at NZIE (now known as the Digital Marketing School\, covering content creation and paid advertising. He has grown a personal audience of more than 130\,000 followers across Instagram\, TikTok\, and YouTube\, turning content strategy into real-world results\, and he brings that hands-on experience straight into the classroom. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260915T180511 CREATED:20260302T034656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T003515Z UID:55010-1774440000-1774443600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Community Engagement: What it is and how to measure its value - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 11th & 18th November 2026 @ 9:30am-12:30pm (2x Morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewSocial media is one of the most powerful tools in a communicator’s kit – but only if you’re using it with intention.  This course is for PR and communications professionals who want to stop posting and hoping\, and start working with a strategy that actually delivers. Grounded in Te Ao Māori values of connection\, community\, and authentic storytelling\, participants will learn how to audit their current social presence\, identify what’s working and what isn’t\, and build a content approach that aligns with their organisation’s goals. AI tools are introduced as practical time-savers – not replacements for creativity\, but accelerators of it. Participants leave with a clear\, actionable content plan and the confidence to execute it. Ideal for communications professionals managing social media as part of a broader role\, who want to work smarter\, not harder.   Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: Audit their current social media presence across key channelsIdentify their highest-impact content types and optimal posting rhythmDevelop a simple\, sustainable content strategy aligned to organisational goalsUse AI tools to speed up content creation without losing authenticityApply Te Ao Māori storytelling principles to build genuine community and connection online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Shawn Thomas is a marketing lecturer and educator with a track record across content\, paid media\, and brand building. He works in marketing and communications at MAST Academy and teaches digital marketing at NZIE (now known as the Digital Marketing School\, covering content creation and paid advertising. He has grown a personal audience of more than 130\,000 followers across Instagram\, TikTok\, and YouTube\, turning content strategy into real-world results\, and he brings that hands-on experience straight into the classroom. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/community-engagement-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Imageof6phases_DianaWolkenCommunity-Engagement-e1772584454642.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR