TO THE POINT
Helping you create and share your story to make an impact
where it matters most
Well, wow. We have come to the end of another year.
And it has been a BIG year for us at Spear!
This year saw us change our name from Assegai to Spear (same meaning, easier to pronounce, thank you Amanda Mallett for your creative work); move into new offices on The Terrace; bring Lucy on board; host our first event; and generally, make good progress. It’s been both fun and exciting!
Of course, none of that would have happened without YOU. So thank you.
Through 2019 Spear has done work across various sectors including education, energy, primary industries, the environment, health, Pacific affairs, and hospitality. A few examples are below.
Our focus remains to deliver value to our clients by helping them create and share their story to make an impact where it matters most. We aim to make a difference to people and organisations in the areas we feel strongly about: the outdoors, achieving equality and encouraging connectivity across divides.
Again, thank you for all your support.
Wishing you happy holidays.
From Ruth & Lucy @ Spear
Irrigation New Zealand
It has been a busy but fascinating year in the ‘water space’ - an area Spear feels extremely passionate about.
We have been honoured to have been working with Irrigation New Zealand’s fabulous new chief executive, Elizabeth Soal, and chair, Keri Johnston. What a great team this organisation has.
It has been extraordinary as the organisation continues to punch above its weight.
2019 has seen Irrigation New Zealand hire a new Communications Manager, wonderful Ella Stokes; a new General Manager, Commercial, Julie Wallace; execute on their new strategy to create an environment for the responsible and sustainable use of water for producing food; and ramp up engagement with members and decision makers.
Irrigation New Zealand is fast becoming acknowledged as the ‘go-to’ for balanced information and advice on the best ways to manage water efficiently and effectively for shared outcomes.
Onwards and upwards.
THE HERALD, 2 OCTOBER 2019:
Elizabeth Soal: Why are farmers shocked by freshwater proposals?
THE HERALD, 13 DECEMBER 2019:
Elizabeth Soal: Water, water, everywhere but not a drop of funding
John Fiso ONZM
It remains our absolute privilege to continue working with inspirational John Fiso (ONZM).
Together with John, we have been shining a light on issues which must come out of the shadows: inequity in the health system, the need for a reinvigorated look at education, and innovative ways to house our most needy New Zealanders.
Where possible we have also celebrated success when it has happened: the first-ever science and health awareness campaign among high school students on diabetes research partnerships to improve Pacific health outcomes; assisting with the Samoan measles outbreak and many more.
Links to some of the stories are below. We are bursting with pride to have had the opportunity to be part of John’s extraordinary journey.
15 NOVEMBER 2019:
Otago University partners with Pacific Health Plus in Porirua on community-driven research project by student interns
21 NOVEMBER 2019:
Pacific students in Wellington participate in first ever ‘Sugar in Schools’ project to understand and share the science of sugar
NEWSROOM, 29 NOVEMBER 2019:
Concerns over conflicts with Pasifika health funding
NEWSROOM, 2 DECEMBER 2019:
Frustrations rising over Pasifika health inequities
10 DECEMBER 2019:
Pacific Health Plus sends medical volunteers to help with measles outbreak in Samoa
Electricity Engineers Association (EEA)
With the Zero Carbon bill now passed, a huge effort will be going into decarbonising our energy sector. Through this change, the EEA, as the leading industry body representing the electricity supply industry, will be front and centre of ensuring New Zealanders continue to receive safe, sustainable & reliable electricity now and into the future.
Spear has been assisting the EEA build on its reputation as New Zealand’s leading advocate and knowledge hub in safety standards, asset management, engineering excellence, professional development, and emerging technologies.
Working with Scratch Design the organisation has launched a new look and feel newsletter, has ramped up its social media presence and will be refreshing its website in 2020.
It has been a real pleasure working with Peter Berry and his valuable team as they have successfully prioritised ‘communication’ along with the exemplary work they do in their strategic areas.
Blue Duck Station & the Chef’s Table
We just absolutely adore these guys.
It has been the best fun assisting Dan & Sandy Steele and Jack Cashmore with their successful Wellington on a Plate event which saw them bring the bounty of the farm into the elegant dining room of Homewood, the residence of the British High Commissioner, Laura Clarke. A team effort which was a significant success :)
Dan, Sandy and Jack have more exciting plans coming in 2020, it’s going to be a helluva ride fellas but we can’t wait!
JUNE 2019:
Wellington on a plate’s exciting collaboration
18 JUNE 2019
Rural chef coming to Homewood for ten-course Plate event
FARMERS WEEKLY, 22 AUGUST 2019:
The chef, the farmer and the high commission
We’d love to hear from you!
We would love the opportunity to work with individuals and organisations whose visions inspire, contact us at
ruth@spear.co.nz | +64 21 104 6909.
To read a bit more about Spear have a look at the Our Story section on our website and to find out what we can do for you, have a peek at this link For You.
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