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:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260915T142757 CREATED:20260420T040810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T025816Z UID:55994-1780498800-1780506000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Annual General Meeting 2026 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/prinz-annual-general-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-Presentation-4-e1776657428584.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260915T142757 CREATED:20260505T021729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T021729Z UID:56351-1780509600-1780520400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner 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/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner-2/ LOCATION:The Portland Public House\, 463 New North Road\, Kingsland\, Auckland\, 1021 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-banners-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260915T142757 CREATED:20260412T220914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T001523Z UID:55703-1780560000-1780592400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future 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/prinz-conference-2026-meet-the-future/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-60-e1776200241779.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000 DTSTAMP:20260915T142757 CREATED:20260414T210700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T044804Z UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner 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/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-61.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T190000 DTSTAMP:20260915T142757 CREATED:20260508T005543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T005543Z UID:56545-1781195400-1781204400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga Winter Mix & Mingle 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/prinz-tauranga-winter-mix-mingle/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/406d16f7-3b27-4a8a-bc88-50591131f8c3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260622T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260915T142757 CREATED:20260302T033739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T003818Z UID:54988-1782122400-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice 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/incorporating-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-58.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260915T142757 CREATED:20251212T033817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T234935Z UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Hands On with AI 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/hands-on-with-ai-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR