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PRINZ Committee (Board) Nominees 2026
The PRINZ Committee are looking for 3 members to fill the upcoming vacancies. Additionally, there will also be up to

Advocacy in action: Why it matters for PR practitioners
Public relations professionals spend much of their time advocating for others – helping organisations communicate clearly, build trust, and engage

Q1 Insights – PR in New Zealand: Sharper, Faster, and More Critical Than Ever
If it feels like PR has changed more in the last two years than the previous ten, you’re not imagining

An abundance of finalists announced for the 52nd annual PRINZ Awards despite a challenging year
We are elated to announce the 55 finalists for the 52nd annual PRINZ Awards. Despite the tough economic environment, this year’s finalists reflect the resilience, creativity

Vale Tom Brockett
Thomas “Tom” Brockett, a pioneering figure in New Zealand public relations and a mentor to generations of practitioners, passed away

Calling for PRINZ Committee nominations
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) is calling for applications from eligible members interested in serving as PRINZ

Introducing the PRINZ Applied Communication Project (COMS 301) Award Recipients
As part of our tertiary partnership with Victoria University of Wellington, we are pleased to support the professional development of

PRINZ celebrates top AUT student with Paul Dryden Tertiary Award
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) is pleased to announce that the top student in the Public Relations

Introducing LiveRem
We are pleased to introduce LiveRem, our recent partner that takes the guesswork out of what to pay your staff.

Call for Nominations: Fellows and Life Membership
The PRINZ Executive Committee and College of Fellows are pleased to open nominations for the association’s Fellow and Life Member honours for 2026. These

25 Years at Celebrity Speakers: Louise Ryburn’s Journey Through Every Role, Every Shift, Every Change
Twenty‑five years is a long time in any business – especially when you still feel like you’re only 30. In

Are you ready for 2026?
At the beginning of every new year we often see in our inboxes a round up of predictions for our