Over two days I guided representatives from iwi and hapū, Auckland, Northland and Waikato Regional Councils, MPI and DOC through a co-design process to explored what was needed to set projects up for success in a way that respected the diverse needs, values and perspectives. They also looked at how to incorporate Mātauranga Māori and Western Science. The result was a template that everyone supported and agreed to apply to future planning
Bringing together whānau from hapū, marae groups and trusts, together with Department of Conservation staff to explore their aspirations for taiao and hāpori projects in their rohe. Each rōpu (group) left with a clear future vision and a practical roadmap to guide them forward.
Rule Foundation decided to shift from funding applications, and devolve decision-making to the groups working with Rainbow communizes across Te Tai Tokerau/Northland. . Bringing diverse groups together, each with a strong vested interest, to decide how to allocate funding amongst themselves requires skilled facilitation. I used a consensus decision-making process to guide the decision-making discussions. By the end of the day, there was shared agreement on how the money was to be allocated, with a feeling of excitement about the impact this investment would make for our rainbow communities. https://www.rulefoundation.nz/
Northland NZ contracted me to deliver a series of business continuity planning workshops (online and in person) across Te Tai Tokerau. Each business left with practical ideas and a good understanding of what they needed to consider and plan for in order to future-proof their business against the impacts of severe disruptions, such as floods, cyclones, power outages and road closures - common occurrences in this region. https://www.northlandnz.com
Through funding from DIA, and in partnership with Volunteering Northland, I delivered a series of online and in person strategic planning workshops across Te Tai Tokerau for boards of community organisations. After the workshops every board, representing nearly 40 community organisations, could confidently articulate exactly why their organisation existed, who they served and the unique impact they created. They knew where they wanted to be in 5 years time, what they needed to prioritise to get there, and how they would check progress and prove their success. They also left with a stronger commitment to their kaupapa, and to each other. Many described being part of the creative, interactive and inclusive process as 'the best team building day we have ever had.'
I was contracted by Nature Positive to design and facilitate a series of in person and online workshops for hapū-led and community catchment groups, agencies and NGO's working with rural communities to explore social resilience. Through the conversations, the different sectors recognised the complimentary support they could offer each other, and the importance of considering the wellbeing of people alongside their focus on environmental restoration. Agencies got to hear from hapū how to better engage with marae. Each participant left with practical ideas they could take forward into their mahi and in future planning.