Wild for Taranaki
The largest biodiversity project of its kind, Wild for Taranaki sets the stage for a thriving community.
Wild for Taranaki is the identity of the Taranaki Biodiversity Trust, which was established in 2015 by groups and organisations involved in the protection of native plants, animals and ecosystems in Taranaki. With a vision of eradicating predators and pests from the region by 2050, the Trust has committed to a significant biodiversity project of a scale unseen before in New Zealand.
With a project of this size, and over such a long time frame, there is a need to introduce the plan to the community to gain their support as well as generate the funding necessary to deliver the programmes necessary to see it succeed.
Giblin Group has been engaged to deliver these two significant work streams through the development of a Community Engagement and Communications Strategy as well as a Revenue Generation Strategy.
To date, stakeholder workshops have provided valuable insight and over the next few months we look forward to seeing the results of our combined plans come to fruition around this fantastic project.
Since 2011 I have worked with Jenni and Christine on a number of highly successful fundraising initiatives in support of the Sarjeant Gallery Redevelopment Project. With their help and expertise, we have raised more than $28.8m from central government and Lottery sources. The Giblin Group are a pleasure to work with and have provided great advice on many occasions concerning communications and public engagement. I can certainly recommend their services.
Giblin Group supported Blue Oyster with developing a robust Funding Strategy that took into account the specific needs of our organisation and activity. Jenni and Jess offered substantial advice and support in, not only establishing this strategy but giving us helpful tools for implementation and always prioritised sustainability throughout. Their enthusiasm for our space and activity was truly felt and appreciated – our relationship with them will be nourished and valued well into the future.
“As our thinking evolved, Giblin Group showed a steady commitment to deepen their understanding of our needs. We always looked forward to our coaching sessions which were stimulating and inspiring. Jess and Jenni became valued colleagues that supported and provoked thinking with rigour and generosity. They’re now not only valuable advocates for BATS but part of our whānau.”
“Jenni did a fantastic job in helping us to secure critical partnerships and funding support for our internationally significant Len Lye Centre project – what’s more we really enjoyed working with her.”
“Giblin Group’s knowledge of government practices and procedures on a national and local level is invaluable, and I often find that they are well connected with staff and officials on all levels of Government. Giblin Group scopes their assignments well, provides accurate cost estimates for their services, delivers within the agreed timeframes and always deliver excellent quality work – no project manager can really ask for more!”
“The work that the Giblin Group completed, in collaboration with our staff, was instrumental in the success the project has had in securing significant funding to this key City initiative. In particular we have found the experience of the Giblin Group to been invaluable in seeking funding from a variety of sources in an increasingly challenging environment.”