The campaign’s connection to Kiwi communities makes this a very appealing campaign. Jamie and FYD are working alongside inspirational organisations, and equally inspiring Kiwis.
TelstraClear takes a values-based approach to how we do business, ensuring that we make a positive contribution to the industries and communities that we operate within throughout New Zealand.
As part of the broader information and communications technology (ICT) industry, TelstraClear plays an important role in enabling the more efficient use of raw materials, transportation and energy across the economy and society.
This extends to the well being of New Zealand’s youth, our future! www.telstraclear.co.nz
Classic Hits is part of The Radio Network and New Zealand’s premier adult music station. Broadcasting in 26 markets throughout the country, Classic Hits reaches the largest and smallest New Zealand communities with over 338,900 listeners every week nationwide. Playing the latest hits amongst a mix of music you’ll love from the last 15 years. www.classichits.co.nz
Newstalk ZB is part of The Radio Network and New Zealand’s premier source of news and information. In 26 markets throughout New Zealand, Newstalk ZB reaches over 439,100 listeners nationwide. www.newstalkzb.co.nz
ZM is part of The Radio Network and New Zealand’s young adult music station playing only the best of Today’s Hit Music. In 19 markets throughout the country, ZM reaches over 378,700 listeners every week. Spontaneous, energetic, and interactive, with the hottest contests, the latest promotions, and only today’s best music. www.zmonline.co.nz
The Red Rose Trust was founded by Kevin Roberts (Global CEO, Saatchi & Saatchi), and supports initiatives aimed at growing the capabilities of students facing socio-economic challenges.
Kevin and daughter Bex (Director of Red Rose) are providing support to the campaign, and encourage community-minded businesses to do the same.
With 40 years in the outdoor industry, The North Face is the premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technologically advanced exploration apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. The North Face pushes the boundaries of innovation so that you can push the boundaries of exploration. We remain deeply proud to be the first choice of the world’s most accomplished climbers, mountaineers, extreme skiers, snowboarders, endurance runners, and explorers.
The North Face is proud to be associated with the Foundation of Youth Development and wish them all the best for The Big Walk. Never Stop Exploring.
www.thenorthface.com.au
As a testament to the support and momentum behind this campaign, SPARC have awarded it a ‘Hillary Scholarship’. These grants are awarded bi-annually, for pioneering challenges championed by New Zealanders emulating the values of the late Sir Edmund Hillary.
Jamie had a close relationship with the late Sir Ed (Patron for some of Jamie’s expeditions). Of the seven grants awarded this year, three will be completed within New Zealand.
www.sparc.org.nz
ANZ is proud to support the Big Walk as part of our commitment to the community, and is right behind the goal of developing healthy, confident and successful young New Zealanders. ANZ will be supporting the Walk by hosting transition points for walkers at ANZ branches across the country, rounding up the local community to show support and providing some good old fashioned Kiwi hospitality. ANZ has a long history of supporting the Foundation for Youth Development through its staff volunteer days and Staff Foundation payroll giving programme, which has donated more than $50,000 to local Project K initiatives since 2004. www.anz.co.nz
Bidvest is New Zealand’s leading ‘one stop shop’ to the foodservice and hospitality industry. The comprehensive product range covers all major food service categories including frozen, chilled and ambient food, fresh meat, produce, beverages and non food items. Bidvest is the supplier of choice offering a comprehensive food safety programme, online ordering and reporting systems, competitive pricing and above all, exceptional service.
Bidvest proudly supports Project K, a Foundation for Youth Development programme. www.bidvest.co.nz
Go your own way, with Britz . Whether you want to head out on the road and explore the sights, surf the swell down at the beach, spot native wildlife in the bush or even trek up a mountain range to take in the views – a Britz Campervan will take you there. With comfortable double beds, gas stove, microwave, toilet and shower, air-conditioning and a fridge to keep the drinks cool, you will have everything you need for a fun and unique holiday.
Britz is part of the largest campervan rental company in New Zealand and with branches in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Queenstown, Britz offers many options to suit your holiday needs and budget. Britz lets you go where, when and how you want to. www.britz.co.nz
Chevron New Zealand is proud to help keep the Big Walk moving by fuelling its support vehicles, which will be able to fill up all Summer at Caltex service stations throughout New Zealand. Chevron supports community initiatives that foster the development of our next generation of Kiwi leaders and contribute to the development of a positive, successful and caring New Zealand.
www.chevron.com/countries/newzealand
Federated Farmersis New Zealand’s leading, independent rural advocacy organisation. The Federation advocates for farmers and the role of farming in New Zealand’s modern economy. Consisting of 24 provinces and numerous local branches, Federated Farmers is a democratic organisation that gives farmers a collective voice at the international, national and provincial levels. The Federation represents the specific interests of its farmers members from a range of farming types including meat & fibre, dairy, goats, rural butchers, high country, grain & seed and bees. Federated Farmers is governed by a National Council and National Board. The National Board meets regularly. It comprises of a President, Vice-president, three Industry Group chairpersons and two National Board members at large. The National Council meets twice a year and comprises of the National Board and representatives from both the provinces and industry groups. Policy is member driven. Members’ views are canvassed by staff and elected representatives who formulate submissions that help local and central government decision making.
Simply put, the Federation’s aim is to add value to the business of farming for our members while encouraging sustainability through best practice. To find out more about Federated Farmers, please call 0800 FARMING (327 646) or visit www.fedfarm.org.nz.
Fullers has been the leading ferry operator in Auckland for over 20 years and offers a range of ferry trips, tours and charters around Auckland Harbour and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. With Fullers you can enjoy leisure trips to the historic seaside suburb of Devonport, to the volcanic Rangitoto Island, to beautiful Waiheke Island or aboard the well established Harbour Cruise. Fullers also sails seasonally to Great Barrier Island, a sparsely populated island with large areas of rugged, un-spoilt natural beauty. For something closer to home, ferry services also operate between Downtown Auckland and Birkenhead, Bayswater, Northcote Point, Stanley Bay and Half Moon Bay. And on Waiheke Island, Fullers also owns and operates the Waiheke Bus Company, which operates bus services to and from all Fullers ferry arrivals and departures on the island.
Fullers is proud to be associated with and supporting the Big Walk campaign; an attempt by the Foundation for Youth Development to further tap into the mentality of our countries youth and provide personal experiences to enrich and positively influence their lives. www.fullers.co.nz
InterCity Coachlines operates New Zealand’s largest national coach transportation network consisting of over 200 daily services, connecting more than 700 communities, towns and cities across the country everyday. For over 30 years InterCity Coachlines has been transporting kiwis and international visitors around New Zealand and offers quality point to point coach transport on modern, low emission coaches at economic fares.
InterCity Coachlines – lower fares, nationwide, everyday www.intercity.co.nz
Interislander. Where the journey becomes a destination. Interislander travels between the North and South Islands of New Zealand and is one of the most spectacular cruises in the world. With 92 km of breathtaking views, the three-hour journey between Wellington and Picton is one of New Zealand’s most iconic travel activities. www.interislander.co.nz
Speedy Signs Albany has been a proud supporter of Foundation For Youth Development for over 6 years and greatly admire the work Graeme, Jo-Anne and their team do each day. Speedy Signs Albany is part of the world’s largest sign organisation, with over 800 locations in 30 countries. Speedy Signs works with their clients to create memorable, innovative signage including internal and external. signs, directional signs, building signage, OSH signs, vehicle and boat graphics, trade show & illuminated signage. Consultation and quotes are free. We have a network of 23 branches throughout New Zealand which enables us to easily handle national projects of any size.
www.speedysigns.co.nz
The phrase ‘Te Araroa’ translates to ‘The Long Pathway’ and is the outcome of a vision Geoff Chapple had in the mid-1990’s. He is now the CEO of the Te Araroa Trust chaired by Roger Wilson with Sir Wilson Whineray as Patron.
The Trust aims to have the trail completed by late-2010. With 95% already completed and marked, the remaining can be navigated via forestry and main road bypasses. Their support to The Big Walk has been nothing short of brilliant. With the majority of The Big Walk utilising the Te Araroa trail this year, maps and area knowledge of what can be expected (given the logistics and planning required) is critical.
Thanks to Geoff and his team, it has been a walk in the park!
As we travel through the country, we will be posting video clips and maps of the geography we pass. If you like what you see – get out there and do it yourself!
www.teararoa.org.nz
The Big Walk will directly impact each of the communities the trail moves through. With students being selected ‘locally’, community-minded groups are encouraged to be involved, helping build momentum for the students beyond the finish of their ‘leg’. Click here to get involved!