Susanne Martin

The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand Te Pūtahi Whakakakau Tūmatanui o Aotearoa (PRINZ) is the industry body for public relations and communication management professionals in Aotearoa. Our purpose is to enhance the capability and professionalism of public relations practitioners through professional development opportunities and promote public understanding of public relations through advocacy. Established in 1954, the Institute today has a community of more than 1,000 members who are committed to professional standards and bound by a Code of Ethics. The Institute is a founding member of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, a confederation of the world’s major public relations and communication management associations and institutions, representing 280,000 practitioners and academics around the world. Join the discussion at PRINZ Network: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4628908&trk=hb_side_g Whatever stage you are at in your public relations career, membership will help you to achieve your professional goals.  Demonstrate professionalism with the Code of Ethics  Connect with your PR peers - 1,000+ members from every practice area  Take your career to the next level with short courses at discounted member rates  Enhance your professional skills with the internationally recognised Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)  Seek or list a position on the Jobs Board  Be matched with a mentor  Attend networking events – you’ll make new contacts, exchange ideas and expand your support network.  Gain recognition for your work in the annual PRINZ Awards  List your services in the PR Agency and Consultant Directory  Stay on top of the trends and gain insights from the research  Be inspired by articles and PRINZ Awards case studies  Log into FREE webinars on core and future-facing public relations topics  Attend the annual Conference