The PJ Project has one simple aim – to help keep kids warm in winter! Over 143,700 kids are living in poverty which means 1 in 8 children go without the basics, including food, shelter and warmth.

Thanks to donations from generous Kiwis, the foundation has delivered 14,094 pairs of pyjamas to 170 different services around the country!

There is still time to help – until 31st July you can donate, collect, drop and get involved to help deliver winter pyjamas, warm blankets and cost-effective heating options so families in need don’t have to choose heating over eating this winter. Find out more here: https://www.kindness.org.nz/pjproject

This year we had 82 Sweaty Bettys participating, who sweated for a total of 57,489 minutes and raised $8,640 collectively. Anderson Lloyd achieved 10^th place on the Workplace Leaderboard.

We are proud to support this event which helps to look after our mental and physical health, by being active each day, as well as increasing awareness of the needs of our Rainbow Communities, and raising lifechanging funds for organisations that provide healthcare and mental health support.

If you would like to contribute to this very worthwhile cause, there is still time to donate – https://www.sweatwithpride.com/

Since 1966, the DSO has been a key part of cultural life in Dunedin and its surrounding areas. With almost 60 years of history, the DSO has delivered outstanding performances, featuring orchestral masterpieces led by renowned conductors and soloists from around the world and New Zealand.

Anderson Lloyd has supported the DSO since 2001. Our partnership with the DSO covers various areas, and we’re dedicated to supporting efforts that make these cultural experiences more accessible. Working with the DSO fits perfectly with our commitment to giving back to the communities we serve.

“Taking care of our people, community, and environment is at the core of Anderson Lloyd’s mission,” says Richard Greenaway, CEO of Anderson Lloyd.

“We’re thrilled to embark on this journey together, leveraging our strengths to create positive impacts in our community and beyond.”

Pictured here are Richard Greenaway, CEO of Anderson Lloyd, and Michael Flatman, CEO of Māia, standing in front of what will be Anderson Lloyd’s new office space at The Regent, nestled in the heart of Cathedral Square.

This event is an annual 11-day multi-disciplinary arts festival that is open to all Ōtepoti locals who want to participate in any form of creative expression, with any level of experience. The awards open doors to future creative opportunities and give a financial boost to help artists develop future work.

The winners of this award, presented by Anderson Lloyd Associate and Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust board member Rebekah Mapson, were the young comedians who took part in the Stand Up, Stand Out Comedy School for Teens.

Dunedin Teen Comedians and with mentor comedians Harriet Moir and James Mustapic

Te Whare o Rukutia

Catch stunning theatre, dance, and virtuoso musicians in many genres – everything we love about The Arts Centre. Friday night features Ōtautahi’s own sensational 1 Drop Nation.

Other top attractions to book are:

• Hera – singer songwriter
• Prince Orlofsky’s Masquerade Ball –in the Great Hall, with Toi Toi Opera
• Katakata Club featuring Dai Henwood – comedy
• Kā Mōrehu – toi Māori performance created especially for the festival by Juanita Hepi
• Jolt Dance – inclusive contemporary dance

Some of Off Centre’s listings for tamariki require booking due to limited capacity. Be quick for the international award-winning puppet show, Caterpillars, and Christchurch’s own Music with Michal.

And… here’s more of the lineup:

• Claudia Jardine’s workshops on poetry and zine-making at The Teece Museum
• Lumière’s cult classic screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Room
• The all-new Carnival Alley 3 at Altiora
• Antapex full immersion light and soundscape
• Austrian clarinettist Anna Koch with new work by New Zealand composers
• Orb contemporary dance
• A Musical Mosaic of voices across cultures
• Toitū Te Tiriti o Waitangi by Pou Ataata.

Plus buskers, food trucks, kids activities and roving laneway activations. That’s a whole heap of artist goodness. Get amongst it!

The festival starts at 4pm on Friday 8 March and runs till late Saturday 9 March. For more details, check the programme at https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/off-centre

Since 2005, we have been providing Foodstuffs grocery vouchers and other vouchers to key charities in areas we operate. These grocery vouchers are donated on behalf of our clients, in place of gifts.

We know that the last few years have been difficult and that charities need our help to continue the essential work that they do in our communities so we have once again provided a total donation of $40,000 in grocery vouchers, Anderson Lloyd is proud to once again support:

Auckland City Mission
Christchurch City Mission
The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa (Queenstown Branch)
Presbyterian Support Otago

Pictured here is Marion Lavea along with Anderson Lloyd attendees Rachel Brown, Senior Solicitor, and Jacob Penrose, Law Clerk. This event was a great opportunity to celebrate the work that the association does in promoting fellowship, mutual support and continuing legal education for Pacific lawyers.

Anderson Lloyd Partners and staff enjoyed attending the Grand Business South Awards Gala Dinner last week in Dunedin, hosted by Business South.

This event was a great opportunity to support and celebrate the achievements of Southern Businesses over this last year.

On 24 October 2023 UOPISA signed a MOU where the University will fund UOPISA to enable UOPISA to more actively support and encourage education for Pacific students at the University and to liaise with the Pacific community.

This is a great initiative by the University, and one of the many pro-bono matters Anderson Lloyd is proud to be involved in. Partner Anne McLeod, alongside senior solicitor Hayley Lowry and other members of the team were involved in assisting UOPISA to get this arrangement in place.

Anderson Lloyd takes pride in the pro-bono work we offer, by providing ongoing support to the communities in which we live, and assisting those individuals and organisations who otherwise may not be able to access legal services.

“I am grateful to the university for their collaborative partnership with UOPISA. I extend my heartfelt thanks to both past and present UOPISA alumni for their tireless efforts,” says UOPISA President, Elisepa Taukolo.

“Lastly, I want to express my deepest appreciation to the remarkable commercial lawyers, Anne, Tim, and Hayley, whose exceptional efforts made this all possible. Ofa atu!”

This annual initiative aims to boost farmer mental health and foster relationships with gear, lessons and kai provided. Farmers from across 28 locations throughout Aotearoa will don wetsuits and hit the water for a well-earned break and some fun in the surf.

Jaylene Hodgson, Charlotte White and Kelly Pankhurst joined Ignite for their recent presentation evening at the Otago Business School. They heard from six amazing Ōtepoti NFP organisations who are really trying to make a difference to our environment and community. They highlighted the amazing work conducted by the students to help advance their not-for-profits. Every speaker highlighted not only the level of talent their consultants brought to their project but also their insight and creativity.

Funds were raised through the purchase of tables, as well as donating prizes and bidding on auction items. The full amount raised was a stellar $284,000.

Alongside this event Wayne Howett, CEO of RMHC New Zealand, announced that a home away from home is coming to Dunedin. This will be built in the former Cook Brothers Construction premises close to the hospital, so families can be close together while children are receiving hospital care.

Josh Williams, Partner at Anderson Lloyd, presented the scholarship award to Willow.

This piece and other original artworks from young Canterbury creatives are available for purchase, on exhibition until 16 September. If you are in Christchurch, head down and check out the exhibit for free entry at The Hereford to High Street Atrium, open daily 10am-6pm.

Ticket sales and the silent auction bids amounted to $175,000 raised, which organisers are confident will go a long way to ensuring the safety and preservation of this endangered species.

With various performances and entertainment on board, guests enjoyed a cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw.

Anderson Lloyd Partner Sarah Simmers is Chair of the Ball organising committee and Anderson Lloyd are a gold sponsor of the event.

Friday night’s Ball was the 24^th annual Ball and it raised $117,000 to support the vital work that the Cancer Society does in our local community.

Anderson Lloyd sponsored the Friday breakfast at this event, which was held last week at the brand new Pa building at the University of Waikato and Te Piringa, School of Law in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton.

The Hui-ā-Tau (Annual Conference) has been the highlight of the year for Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa for decades, and this year’s was another outstanding event with around 450 attendees.

Bringing Te Hunga Rōia Māori together, Hui-ā-Tau is an opportunity to sharpen legal minds, a time for wānanga, thought-generation and to remind lawyers of who they are and why they are in this profession.

This year’s theme was ‘Kia mau ki te whakapono, kia mau ki te aroha, ki te ture – Hold fast to faith; hold fast to love; hold fast to law’ – Kīngi Pōtatau Te Wherowhero, 1860. Included in the programme was the swearing in of new Chief Maori Land Court Judge, Caren Fox, as well as a keynote speech by Rahui Papa.

For many, creativity is such a large part of our formative years, but unfortunately is often cut short in adulthood as funds, time, or simply life gets in the way.

Previously known as the Creators’ Room, ArtStart’s programme is aimed at building self-esteem, supporting mental health, and facilitating creative outlets for budding artists. Originating in Christchurch, this programme is now opening up applications in September 2023 to all 15-18 years olds throughout Aotearoa. Students can apply online here.

Since its inception in 2018, Artstart has provided upwards of $370,000 in financial support to young artists in Waitaha | Canterbury alone. The programme currently receives over 2,000 submissions per year from young creatives across the region.  “As part of our mission to encourage continued participation in the arts, we award an annual scholarship of $5,000 (sponsored by Anderson Lloyd) to one deserving Artist, to help support the growth and development of their artistic career.” says Sophie Paterson, Artstart Co-Founder.

Artists aged 15-18 years are encouraged to roll up their sleeves, get creative, and submit their best work. The top 100 entrants will get a taste of life as a practicing artist with their artwork professionally showcased at the exhibition, as well as competing for the regional scholarship.

The Anderson Lloyd Artstart Scholarship aims to encourage continued artistic development and creative careers with the package including a cash prize, on-going mentorship with a local artist, and funds for often costly art supplies.

Opening night for the exhibition is on Friday 1 September at the Hereford to High Street Atrium (152 Hereford Street) and tickets for the event are $35 and on sale now from Artstart. The Anderson Lloyd Artstart Scholarship winner will be announced on opening night, and all artworks on display at the exhibition are available for sale, remunerating the Artists.

The exhibition is free entry and runs from Saturday 2 September – Saturday 16 September, Open daily 10am – 6pm.

Everyone is welcome – from serious collectors to art lovers and people who get a buzz from supporting local.

To find out more go to: https://artstart.co.nz/

The purpose of this programme is to provide mentoring and a paid work experience internship for a student, in any of the areas that interest them,  to gain valuable work and life experience, in a supportive and encouraging environment. This internship will also provide financial support for further tertiary study.

Congratulations to Sienna Jamieson, Queens High School who is our inaugural intern for 2023.

Teams across the firm wore pink and shared morning tea together in each office, to celebrate and further promote kindness and inclusion.

Pink Shirt Day is a powerful reminder that by speaking up, standing together and fostering a culture of respect, we can create a safer and more inclusive society for everyone. Anderson Lloyd embraces this important cause, recognising the value of creating environments where everyone feels accepted and supported.

The funds raised will be donated to the Red Cross, with the firm matching that donation, which will be sent to the tangata whenua of Ngāti Kahungunu to support them in rebuilding, post Cyclone Gabrielle.

The Ngāti Kahungunu iwi, who we hold a close relationship, were severely affected by the cyclone. They have worked hard to provide food, shelter and support up and down the East Coast to the worst affected areas and they have Marae to rebuild, as well as homes and communities.

Our  efforts included a Bagel Brunch fundraiser across the offices to support our communities in Te Ika-a-Māui (North Island).

Anderson Lloyd was a Performance Sponsor, specifically funding the Buskers Programme. Busking provides fun and accessible family entertainment  including magic, gymnastics, clowns, balloons and other compelling acts.

Off Centre included more than 50 events and 250 local artists who took to the stage from around Aotearoa. A jam-packed programme offered something for everyone, from kid’s activities, street performance, circus, spoken word, theatre, dance, through to classical music, local bands, and some well-known names in the New Zealand music industry.

A very worthy cause with all proceeds of the evening being directed towards life changing medical research in Otago.

$20 purchases a Safe Night for a woman and her children at risk of family violence providing them access to a bed, hot meals, security and advice.

The team put together a delicious spread of treats and together, raised over $600 – that’s 30 Safe Nights!

If you’d like to donate, visit https://safenight.nz/

Surfing For Farmers was launched in 2018 as a proactive response to counter pressures on the rural sector, and their impact on farmers’ everyday mental health. Surfing For Farmers is all about getting farmers off the farm and having a bit of fun, while trying something new.

Our local legend sponsorships helps with the weekly running costs of these events (board and wetsuit hire, BBQ supplies and refreshments).

The New Zealand Food Waste Champions have celebrated the launch of their Kai Commitment at an event  attended by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon Jacinda Ardern.

Kai Commitment is a voluntary industry initiative to reduce food waste, with the aim of reducing emissions from food waste and emissions across the whole supply chain. The initial signatories are Fonterra, Countdown, Goodman Fielder, Silver Fern Farms, Foodstuffs and Nestle.

Congratulations to the Kai Commitment team on their launch. We are delighted to have helped with this fantastic initiative.

The goal of the event was to work with RMHC New Zealand who support families when their child is in a hospital away from home, as well as supporting local hospitality businesses.

Members of the community packed into the Dunedin Town Hall on Thursday 4th August where $285,000 was raised from table buyers and live auction bidders.

It was great to see the support for this event from across the firm with lots of exercise, fundraising and donating as well as office yoga and sprint sessions.

Everyone involved was challenged to sweat for at least 21 minutes a day during the month of June, with the chance to get active and raise money to support our Rainbow communities.

Anderson Lloyd finished 4th on the nationwide workplace fundraising leader board raising more than $11,000. The money raised goes towards funding life changing projects that will improve the mental and physical health of Aotearoa’s Rainbow communities. The month-long Sweat with Pride challenge was run by the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (formerly the New Zealand AIDS Foundation).

Lawfest is a unique one-day event providing an opportunity for the legal and technology community to come together to network, collaborate and learn about how to innovate and adapt to change. With an incredible line-up of 25+ speakers, the event delivers practical insights into how to innovate and leverage technology to help deliver legal services for today and the future.

The Anderson Lloyd LawFest Student Scholarship allowed LawFest to be accessible to a wider group of students, who might not have been able to attend.

The recipients of the 2022 Anderson Lloyd LawFest Student Scholarship were:

Narges Ahmad Ali – University of Canterbury
Beth Awatere – University of Auckland
Caitlin Baker-Wanhalla – University of Canterbury
Caleb Banks – University of Canterbury
Spencer Barley – University of Auckland
Nairika Billiardmaker – University of Auckland
Meg Byers – University of Canterbury
Kate Copeland – University of Canterbury
Lisa Cwetler – University of Auckland
Emilie Gee – University of Waikato
Feng Goldsmith – University of Otago
Emma Hooton – University of Auckland
Aimee Hunt – AUT
Regan Kay – University of Canterbury
Pia Kitchin Gordon – University of Otago
Lauren McCall – University of Canterbury
Cerhys McCrone – University of Canterbury
Juliet Ngauamo – University of Auckland
Petra Patterson – University of Auckland
Harry Pottinger-Coombes – University of Auckland
Mackenzie Roskruge – University of Auckland
Ayush Sharma – University of Auckland
Alisha Siraj – University of Auckland
Mickayla Strode-Penny – University of Canterbury
Kayla Strong – University of Otago
Caleb Ward – University of Canterbury
Emma White – University of Waikato
Abby Wong – University of Auckland
Matthew Woodfield – University of Canterbury
Taulesulu Yandall – University of Canterbury

LawFest 22 was be held on Thursday 2 June at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland.

The To Tonga With Love auction ran on Trade Me, raising more than $35,000, with proceeds going to UNICEF Aotearoa’s appeal. Funds raised will go towards helping strengthen household sanitation and hygiene, and providing psychological support to help children recovering from the devastating impacts of this disaster.

Anderson Lloyd Partner Clare O’Shea supported this fantastic cause by providing a Professional Property Consultation as one of the auction items. The auction winner receiving 2 hours of legal advice on commercial leases or residential property purchases.

Since 2005, we have been providing Foodstuffs South Island grocery vouchers and cash donations to key charities in areas we operate. The donations are made on behalf of our clients, in place of gifts.
We know that the last few years have been difficult and that charities need our help to continue the vital work that they do in our communities. Through a total donation of $30,000, Anderson Lloyd is proud to once again support:

• Auckland City Mission
• Christchurch City Mission
• The Salvation Army Queenstown
• Presbyterian Support Otago

Top: Christchurch Partner Charlotte Houghton presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Matthew Mark from Christchurch City Mission

Middle: Dunedin Partner Frazer Barton presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Presbyterian Support Otago

Bottom: Queenstown Partner Bryan Henderson presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Salvation Army Queenstown

Around 70 kids were there to see Santa and it was great to be involved in such a fantastic day.

The Anderson Lloyd office in Queenstown were in charge of keeping everyone well fed on the day. The al. office also donated gifts to the Christmas Box Appeal that was ran by Happiness House which included gifts for Mum, Dad, teens and young kids.

As a Community Day we’d usually prepare a dinner for families at Ronald McDonald House, but alert level restrictions meant that this was not allowed. So the volunteering committee rallied around to get staff donations, and buy the requested items as a food drive for the families.

During Alert Levels 3 and 4 families were housed in motels (not the House) so are having to cook for themselves. Easy-to-cook groceries were the key priority so that parents can spend as much time as possible with their children up at the hospital. The committee raised a fantastic $1,200 from staff contributions so that a carload full of items could be delivered. As requested our delivery included ready meal packet rice and pasta dishes, jelly fruit pottles, biscuits, packets of raisins, Aunt Betty puddings, corned beef, potato chips, pasta sauce, curry sauce, pasta, instant noodle dishes, jams and Vegemite.

We were pleased to be able to still support these families over this time and to help keep families close together when they need it most.

Thank you so much for your support and generosity to Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) New Zealand.

Thank you again for your help keeping families together when they need it the most.

Regrettably this year due to COVID-19 restrictions we were unable to support in this way.

Instead a call went out for donations and thanks to the generosity of the office we were able to provide them with a donation of much-needed breakfast and snack supplies. With 21 families staying at the house at the time and breakfast cereal supplies running low this support was very well received.

This is the second year that Anderson Lloyd have supported this charity.

About 0800 HUNGRY

0800 HUNGRY MINISTRIES TRUST is a non-profit organisation established to empower churches and social agencies to reach out to those in our community who need a helping hand, and to ensure that those who are in need get fed.

The primary role of 0800 Hungry is one of ‘hunter and gatherer’, with a dedicated team of 120 volunteers committed to locating and recovering all manner of food and grocery items which are then re-packed and distributed back into the community.

Every week in Canterbury hundreds of tonnes of edible fresh produce is wasted or fed to livestock because of over-supply, cost of harvesting or lack of an accountability chain for re-distribution.

0800 Hungry delivers directly to homes and regularly provides food to over 155 different churches and agencies, including the police Safety Team, for people who they know need a hand up. The team distributes 200+ boxes per week, which usually increases to 400+ leading up to Christmas.

How it Works

Anyone in need calls up the free-phone number to place their order on a no-questions-asked basis. Box sizes are determined on how many people are in the household (pet food is included if required), and all sizes are packed and delivered for a set price of $5. While 0800 HUNGRY previously didn’t charge, we were told the $5 cost was put in place to help minimise the negative feeling of getting a “hand-out”, as the customers are in-fact paying for this service.

Since 2005, we have been providing Foodstuff grocery vouchers to key charities in areas we operate. The food vouchers are donated on behalf of our clients, in place of gifts.

The recipient organisations offer lifelines within our communities. Through a total donation of $16,000 in Foodstuff vouchers, Anderson Lloyd is proud to support:

• Auckland City Mission
• Christchurch City Mission
• Salvation Army Queenstown
• Presbyterian Support Otago

Top: Auckland Partner Geoff Busch presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Linda Broom from the Auckland City Mission

Second to top: Christchurch Partner Simon Munro presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Matthew Mark from Christchurch City Mission

Second to bottom: Dunedin Partner Frazer Barton presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Jo Rowe of Presbyterian Support Otago

Bottom: Queenstown Partner Bryan Henderson  presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Sandra McClennan from the Salvation Army Queenstown

ABOUT 0800 HUNGRY

0800 HUNGRY MINISTRIES TRUST is a non-profit organisation established to empower churches and social agencies to reach out to those in our community who need a helping hand, and to ensure that those who are in need get fed.
The primary role of 0800 Hungry is one of ‘hunter and gatherer’, with a dedicated team of 120 volunteers committed to locating and recovering all manner of food and grocery items which are then re-packed and distributed back into the community.
Every week in Canterbury hundreds of tonnes of edible fresh produce is wasted or fed to livestock because of over-supply, cost of harvesting or lack of an accountability chain for re-distribution.
0800 Hungry delivers directly to homes and regularly provides food to over 155 different churches and agencies, including the police Safety Team, for people who they know need a hand up. The team distributes 200+ boxes per week, which usually increases to 400+ leading up to Christmas.

HOW IT WORKS:
Anyone in need calls up the free-phone number to place their order on a no-questions-asked basis. Box sizes are determined on how many people are in the household (pet food is included if required), and all sizes are packed and delivered for a set price of $5. While they previously didn’t charge, we were told the $5 cost was put in place to help minimise the negative feeling of getting a “hand-out”, as the customers are in-fact paying for this service.

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Students spend two nights at the Marae and on the first night a few people from our Ōtepoti office  attend. This is a great opportunity for students to connect with the firm and have a kōrero about Maori and Tikanga within the legal profession.

This year Helen, Awhina and Frazer attended.

On the 6th of October, an eager group from our Christchurch office headed out to Birdlings Flat to assist the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust with weed control at the Hauroko Covenant, one of the oldest conservation covenants administered by the Trust.

The team worked tirelessly to clean up the area, collecting bags of weeds, to help sustain the Peninsula into the future.

About Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust 

The Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust was formed in 2001. It is a non-profit charitable organisation that works with landowners, agencies, runanga, sponsors, and the wider community to promote the conservation and enhancement of indigenous biodiversity and sustainable land management on Banks Peninsula.

About Banks Peninsula 

The original Banks Peninsula forest had similar plants 20,000 years ago as we find today. Much of the remaining forest was felled or burned during the first 50 years of European occupation.

Forest remnants provide refuges for native forest birds, including bellbird/korimako, wood pigeon/kererū, silvereye, pūkeko, fantail/pīwakawaka, tomtit/miromiro, grey warbler/riroriro, riflemen/tītitipounamu, and brown creeper/pīpipi.

A marine mammal sanctuary around Banks Peninsula protects the rare Hector’s dolphin/upokohue.

This was part of a planting programme helping to revitalise a dune area behind the beach that the Tomahawk Smaills Beachcare Trust is working to restore.

This was a great team outing and has supported the work of the trust.

The Tomahawk Smaills Beachcare Trust is focused on the catchments, dunes and beautiful beaches at the beginning of Otago Peninsula in Dunedin. They operate a nursery at Smaills Beach and produce 4000 plants each year to re-generate the dune systems.

Everyone brought along a donation and a variety of plates to be shared amongst the team. The office managed to raise over $250 and Emma’s Asparagus rolls were a particular hit!

2020 has been particularly tough for some in our communities and the charities which support the more vulnerable community members.

Our staff were asked to donate canned foods (or non-perishables) to those doing it tough via Presbyterian Support Otago. These were then delivered to a city wide collection point in the Octagon – the Octacan!

Together we collected 80 cans and over 20 other food items.

Since 2005, we have been providing Foodstuff grocery vouchers to key charities in areas we operate. The food vouchers are donated on behalf of our clients, in place of gifts.

The recipient organisations offer lifelines within our communities. Through a total donation of $16,000 in Foodstuff vouchers, Anderson Lloyd is proud to support:

• Auckland City Mission
• Christchurch City Mission
• Salvation Army Queenstown
• Presbyterian Support Otago

Top: Auckland Partner Geoff Busch presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Ember Hartwell from the Auckland City Mission

Second to top: Christchurch Partner Mike Kerr presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Matthew Mark from Christchurch City Mission

Second to bottom: Dunedin Partner Frazer Barton presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Jo Rowe of Presbyterian Support Otago

Bottom: Queenstown Partner Robert Huse  presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Heine Marchland from the Salvation Army Queenstown

Happiness House is a community support centre in Queenstown whose mission is to assist those in need by encouraging healthy and empowering life choices.

Anderson Lloyd helped with set up including food preparation, cooked on the BBQ, helped Santa in his grotto, handing out gifts to the children, and cleaned up afterwards. It was a really positive experience and we’re looking forward to next year’s event already!

The Christchurch City Mission Walk of Stars is an annual campaign based on the Hollywood Walk of Fame where businesses large and small, community groups, families and individuals can show their support for this important life line within our community.

The Christchurch City Mission offers assistance to those who need it most. They provide a wide range of social services including men’s and women’s night shelters and day programmes, financial advice, food assistance, health clinics and alcohol & other drug support. Their goal is to help with the immediate as well as long term need.

We are proud to support the Christchurch City Mission for the Walk of Stars appeal, and also through our food donations and ‘Adopt a Family’ campaign. We appreciate the tireless work they carry out in the Canterbury community, especially at Christmas.

On Thursday 21 November, the Queenstown office used their Community Leave to volunteer for both the  Wakatipu Reforestation Trust and Arrowtown Choppers. Both groups are doing  amazing work to protect and restore the native biodiversity of the Wakatipu Basin.

First, the morning was spent in  Arrowtown with the  Wakatipu Reforestation Trust, maintaining the native planting site on Feehly Hill.  Op’s Manager Nita Smith talked the team through what the trust does, the significance of the site and plans for reforestation.

Then after lunch, the afternoon was spent with Arrowtown Choppers. Karl Walker of AT Choppers led the team up Tobins Track  to clear  wilding pine.

The day was a great success and we look forward to supporting these exceptional organisations again in the future.

The awards are a highlight in the local calendar and a celebration of Gore’s athletes, cultural ambassadors, volunteers and young achievers.

Resource Management partner Michael Garbett was proud to present the Anderson Lloyd Contribution to Arts and Culture award to joint winners Janice Broad and Debbie Smith.

Congratulations to all who received recognition on the night.

This year, we are offering the chance to win return flights to China by voting for your favourite SCAPE Season 2019 artwork in the Anderson Lloyd People’s Choice Award.

For a chance to win, fill in the SCAPE Season 2019 survey through the website link below. Voting will close midnight 16 November 2019.

https://www.scapepublicart.org.nz/

Our team spent the evening cooking dinner for families of children receiving treatment at the Christchurch Hospital, and later had the pleasure of dining with these families at their home away from home.

It’s a special date in our calendar and we appreciate the opportunity Ronald McDonald House creates for Canterbury businesses to volunteer in such a way within our community.

On Tuesday 17 September, the Auckland office ferried out to Motutapu Island and planted 350 native trees for the Motutapu Restoration Trust (MRT). It was the second consecutive year we had volunteered for this organisation.

Planting native trees aligns with our sustainability value as we recognise our responsibilities as custodians of a multi-generational firm. This is why Anderson Lloyd has committed to the goal of offsetting all emissions and being certified as carboNZero by 2020.

Homelessness is a big problem in New Zealand, and for those on the streets, the situation only becomes more intense on cold winter nights. A group from our Auckland office spent the night sleeping outside on pieces of cardboard to experience a night sleeping rough, and gain an understanding of what life is like for those facing homelessness. They raised over $5,000 to contribute to the Lifewise charity. Funds raised this year will go towards wider preventative work, and breaking the cycles that lead to homelessness.

One of the reasons they specifically ask for new summer or winter pyjamas (aged 0-18 years) is that many of these children have never had a brand new pair of their very own and knowing that someone has shopped especially for them is a huge boost to their self-esteem.

The Dunedin office showed their support to this worthy cause by donating 46 new pairs of PJ’s to help these vulnerable members of our community.

Aligning perfectly with our key values of supporting local, empowering talent and fostering innovation, Anderson Lloyd is proud to be the major sponsor of this inspiring event on Thursday 20 June.

This year’s event explores the The Change Revolution. Dynamic speakers will share what this revolution of constant change means for their business, and for Dunedin.

There is an exciting line up of speakers and panellists including:
• Panelist: Cheryl Adams – Chief Executive Officer of Animation Research
• Panelist: Dr Sue Bidrose – Chief Executive Officer of DCC
• Speaker: Chelsea Herbert – NZ V8 Touring Car Driver
• Speaker: Alexia Hilbertidou – Founder of GirlBoss NZ
• Panelist: Zoe Hobson – Managing Director of Runaway Play
• Panelist: Joy Liddicoat – Faculty of Law University of Otago
• Speaker: Ian Taylor – Founder of Animation Research

We look forward to the night of entertainment and thought-provoking discussion.

LUMA is an award-winning light festival based in Queenstown. It takes place on Queens Birthday Weekend with four evenings of illuminated art, light sculptures and entertainment. LUMA is about connecting people, illuminating spaces, bringing both local and national artists and businesses together.

2019 marks the 5th Year LUMA has been running and the first Anderson Lloyd has come on-board as Festival Sponsor. We join other businesses in our community supporting the festival, to ensure it comes to light for many years to come.

The event was held at The Mecure Hotel on Wednesday 1 May and was organised as a combined effort between Anderson Lloyd, ASB and Findex (Crowe Horwath rebranded) to help support the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.

Funds were raised at the charity auction breakfast which supports and raises awareness for the foundation.

A special mention goes out to Queenstown partner Kerry O’Donnell who was a key organiser of the fundraising effort and the staff who attended the early morning breakfast.

The Christchurch City Mission Walk of Stars is an annual campaign based on the Hollywood Walk of Fame where businesses large and small, community groups, families and individuals can show their support for this important life line within our community.

The Christchurch City Mission offers assistance to those who need it most. They provide a wide range of social services including men’s and women’s night shelters and day programmes, financial advice, food assistance, health clinics and alcohol & other drug support. Their goal is to help with the immediate as well as long term need.

We are proud to support the Christchurch City Mission for the Walk of Stars appeal, and also through our food donations (see down the page) and ‘Adopt a Family’ campaign. We appreciate the tireless work they carry out in the Canterbury community, especially at Christmas.

Since 2005, we have been providing Foodstuff grocery vouchers to key charities in areas we operate. The food vouchers are donated on behalf of our clients, in place of gifts.

The recipient organisations offer lifelines within our communities. Through a total donation of $14,000 in Foodstuff vouchers, Anderson Lloyd is proud to support:

• Auckland City Mission
• Christchurch City Mission
• Salvation Army Queenstown
• Presbyterian Support Otago

Top: Auckland Partner Chris Bargery presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Sophie Spencer from the Auckland City Mission

Second to top: Christchurch Partner Mike Kerr presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Adam Robertson from Christchurch City Mission

Second to bottom: Dunedin Partner Frazer Barton presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Michael Parker of Presbyterian Support Otago

Bottom: Queenstown Partner Nic Soper  presenting Foodstuff vouchers to Hine Marchland from the Salvation Army Queenstown

We were proud sponsors of  the Anderson Lloyd & SCAPE Public Art Business & Arts Partnership Awards and congratulate the winners on the night and all those who continue to revolutionise the open spaces of Ōtautahi Christchurch.

The winners were:

Celebrating Māori Art Award: GHD Group
Enabling Emerging Artist Award: Fulton Hogan
Legacy Award: Signtech the Signmasters Ltd
Community Impact Award: Beca
Innovation Award: Leighs Construction Ltd

Keeley Pomeroy of AECOM
A uniquely talented and ambitious individual, Keeley’s background in construction coupled with his innate aptitude and technical skills as a Quantity Surveyor have seen him excel in the cost management profession. As Principal Quantity Surveyor and the Technical Building Information Modelling & Digital Engineer lead of the AECOM Australia New Zealand Cost Management Business, Keeley displays a huge amount of dedication, innovation and strong focus. Where he sees a gap in not only his organisation but the industry, he sets out to fill out and is always striving to find better and more cost-effective solutions for clients through the development of new processes and techniques. Keeley is a leader in his chosen field and is passionate about giving back and sharing knowledge, as evidenced by his involvement in and founding of multiple committees, authorship of reports, and presentation at conferences. Also finding the time to provide pro bono quantity surveying services to community organisations in Christchurch, teach a Cost Planning course at Ara and mentor and train other staff at AECOM, the judges were in awe of Keeley’s attitude, tenacity, and community involvement and drive to succeed.

The Crossing Retail Precinct Team
The Crossing Retail Precinct Team from Southbase Construction is an excellent example of team work, trust, experience and good old Kiwi determination.  With a common end goal driven by ambition and the desire to deliver a quality project, the award winning results speak for themselves.
There were many facets of this team and their work style that impressed the judges – the innovation that was shown in a very complex project where old was melded with new, the ability to manage multiple tenants’ ever changing requirements, their clear and concise coordination and communication with clients, tenants and sub-contractors and their overarching culture of inclusiveness.  With so many challenges, layers of difficulty and moving parts, this team displayed tactful management and technical ability to produce an outstanding legacy for the Christchurch central city.

Our team spent the evening cooking dinner for families of children receiving treatment at the Christchurch Hospital, and later had the pleasure of dining with these families at their home away from home.

It’s a special date in our calendar and we appreciate the opportunity Ronald McDonald House creates for Canterbury businesses to volunteer in such a way within our community.

MRT is a charitable trust established in 1994 to enable the ecological restoration of the island and contribute to the survival of threatened species in New Zealand.

Our team were based in the nursery for the day and helped MRT with a wide variety of tasks including shifting plants, weeding, cleaning and sorting pots and potting seedlings.

Anderson Lloyd is proud to contribute towards more sustainable communities.

This is carried out on behalf of our clients, in place of gifts, and is donated to those in need of extra support.

The recipient organisations offer lifelines within the communities in which Anderson Lloyd operate. Through a total donation of $14,500 in Foodstuff vouchers, Anderson Lloyd is proud to support:

• Auckland City Mission
• Christchurch City Mission
• Salvation Army Queenstown
• Presbyterian Support Otago

Top: Auckland Partner Chris Bargery presenting New World Vouchers to Josh from the Auckland City Mission

Bottom: Dunedin Partner Frazer Barton presenting New World and Pak n Save Vouchers to Gillian Bremner from Presbyterian Support Otago