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:20260414T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T124500 DTSTAMP:20260915T163713 CREATED:20251217T222657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093305Z UID:53788-1776159000-1776170700@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading - Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing 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/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T091500 DTSTAMP:20260915T163713 CREATED:20260324T045154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T043218Z UID:55353-1776324600-1776330900@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland Breakfast Event: New Zealanders love podcasts - Here's how to make it work for your organisation 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-breakfast-event-new-zealanders-love-podcasts-heres-how-to-make-it-work-for-your-organisation/ LOCATION:Hays Recruitment\, Level 36\, ANZ Centre\, 23-29 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260420T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260915T163713 CREATED:20251218T003435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T214134Z UID:53803-1776677400-1776945600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation - SOLD OUT 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/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-7/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260915T163713 CREATED:20260326T012209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T012209Z UID:55421-1776772800-1776776400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking Real-Time Salary Insights with LiveRem - 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/unlocking-real-time-salary-insights-with-liverem-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/liverem-1-e1774479532123.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T160000 DTSTAMP:20260915T163713 CREATED:20251218T010712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T030523Z UID:53814-1777455000-1777478400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management 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/issues-and-crisis-management-8/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T090000 DTSTAMP:20260915T163713 CREATED:20260330T040931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T040931Z UID:55472-1777534200-1777539600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Breakfast for the brain: Critical thinking 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/breakfast-for-the-brain-critical-thinking/ LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T193000 DTSTAMP:20260915T163713 CREATED:20260417T050535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T044057Z UID:55952-1777570200-1777577400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:UC Student Networking Event: The Inside Track 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/uc-student-networking-event-the-inside-track/ LOCATION:James Logie Room 613\, 20 Kirkwood Avenue\, Upper Riccarton\, Christchurch\, 8041\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-63.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR