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NIWA communications team wins Supreme PRINZ Award for Tongan volcanic eruption Special PR, HMC, FENZ, Auckland Airport and Mango also shine
NIWA’s use of communications to tell the scientific story of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcanic eruption in 2022 has won
PRINZ Awards 2023 Winners
Best Influencer Campaign BRONZE Have you heard what Bruce did? | Kelly Grindle | Special PR Best Use of Digital
Board Conversations with Stuff Exec
Many members reached out to us this month when they saw the Stuff digital banner advert, “They say PR. We

Evil public sector communicators are multiplying at record rates
If you work in communications in New Zealand’s public sector, you spend most of your day: Spinning lies Writing propaganda

The freedom to lobby
According to the bible, Moses and Aaron conducted a lobbying campaign to persuade the Egyptian king Pharaoh to let the

Finalists announced for PRINZ Awards 2023
Thirty two finalists have been named for this year’s Public Relations Institute (PRINZ) awards, out of a total of 113

New Measures Increase Lobbying Transparency
Following is a statement from PRINZ, the organisation representing PR andCommunications professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand, on the Government’sproposed reforms

Why effective leadership communications is critical in managing a crisis
The recent record-breaking rainfall that flooded large parts of North Island and Auckland highlighted that effective communications are a critical

PRINZ Awards 2023 are open for entry!
Celebrating 49 years in 2023, PRINZ Awards reconise outstanding work achieved by public relations and communications management professionals throughout New

News from the PRINZ Board member, Lily Ng
As the year draws to a close, I’m pleased to share some exciting family news with the PRINZ community. My

PR industry advocates for more professional training of new practitioners
Increased demand for public relations during the pandemic has seen exponential growth in the number of people entering the profession,

College of Fellows and Life Members Chair, Jackie Curtis: ‘PRINZ has a space for everyone’
PRINZ Fellow Jackie Curtis credits trusting relationships as part of the success behind boutique PR firm, Cherry Red Consulting. As