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17/12/2020

Miri Kirihemete from the FrankAdvice whānau to yours! See you in 2021 x

photo credit the amazing Amber-Jayne Bain : Photographer

28/09/2020

We are very proud of our data storyteller Habershon whose graph about Aotearoa politics made the front cover of The Financial Times!

Sarah was one on a handful of people awarded with a 2-month internship at the Financial Times which she started last week.

It is awesome to know that other countries care about what is happening in Aotearoa! We are excited to see what you do next Habershon

27/09/2020

Save the 4th of November to join in wellington to celebrate, commiserate and reflect on 2020.

Invitations will be emailed soon so keep an eye on your inbox.

23/09/2020

Thank you Ruth Bader Ginsberg. We will keep pushing the mahi you led in your country here in Aotearoa.

Kia hora te marino, kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, kia tere te kārohirohi i mua i tō huarahi.
May peace be widespread, may the sea glisten like greenstone, and may the shimmer of light guide you on your way.

13/08/2020

Very important reminder today Aotearoa of what it means to be part of a civilised culture (in an anthropological sense).
Worth sharing.

12/08/2020

11/08/2020

Last year FrankAdviceAdvice took the team to Auckland for a few day of celebration after what we thought was a big year for our team (2020 has changed that assumption).

Auckland hosted us, ladies, with such grace and delight that hearing the news last night was upsetting. Seeing such a vibrant, warm city go back into level 3 is tough.

To all our Auckland friends such as - Hustle & Bustle Belong YWCA Auckland Rainbow Tick Tamaki Makaurau Haupoi Maori Auckland DHB and the many more organisations we have connected with, Frank Advice are sending all our aroha to you and your whanua in Tāmaki Makaurau. Please let us know if there is anything Frank Advice can do to support you.

For now we thought this picture, taken on our 2019 Auckland trip, of CE Emily Mason Consultant Caitlin Sowden previous office manager, Cilla Farrance (who is now a superstar in another awesome kiwi company Trade Me) Renee Graham and Rebecca Barnes-Clarke from the Ministry for Women, New Zealand, New Zealand would bring a smile to you all as it did us.

Kia Kaha team.

22/07/2020

With some sadness, but also excitement, FrankAdvice is proud to announce that our Policy Director, Hannah Kerr is joining the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora. While we are sad to be saying goodbye to Hannah, we feel humbled that she chose to be with us for 2 years and that her next step moves her forward on her career journey.

Hannah, your contribution to our business and culture allowed us to create an environment where quality work was produced because we all felt safe to share our ideas and learn from each other. We have shared laughs and frustrations, undertaken A-M-A-Z-I-N-G policy analysis tackling some of Aotearoa’s biggest social issues, in a values-based way. We are proud that while you are leaving us, you showcase the style of values-based leadership FrankAdvice encourages.

We are delighted that James Poskitt and the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora recognise the immense contribution you will make to both the work produced, and also how it is done. We know you will be a role model for a new way of working for many of your new colleagues.

Go forth into the public sector with the kindness and rigour you always have shown here.

Mā te kimi ka kite, mā te kite ka mōhio, mā te mōhio ka mārama! - Seek and discover, discover and know, know and become enlightened!

17/07/2020

We hope everyone has had some fun adventures with their tamariki these school holidays! FrankAdvice was lucky enough to have some lovely young visitors pop into the office with their parents over the two-weeks. Thanks for the excellent company kids!

14/07/2020

Tūrangawaewae – a place to stand

"E kore au e ngaro, he kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea. I shall never be lost, I am a seed sown from Rangiātea.”

FrankAdvice does not expect nor want staff to change themselves to “fit into” our organisation. We value the unique qualities each person brings and believe that having different people tackle a problem enhances our work. This amazing group of ladies has created a culture of belonging that allows us to stand in our workplace as our full-selves.

We are proud to have joined Zoe Brownlie's community - Belong A place where we can learn from and share our experience with other organisations wanting to build and maintain a place of belonging at work.

If creating a sense of belonging in your workplace is something you are interested in, join us.belong

https://www.belongglobal.com/

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02/06/2020

There are lots of ways we can all support our communities. If you are interested in volunteering check out this website and see how you can help

Did you know that Volunteer Centres around the country have lots of volunteers that are available at the moment to help community organisations? They help people who want to volunteer connect directly with volunteer opportunities within community organisations. Learn more on our site: https://www.volunteeringnz.org.nz/covid-19-actions/

From there you can register to volunteer, find a volunteer centre near you or an online volunteer recruitment site.

02/06/2020

Come and learn from our CE Emily Mason
There are still a few spots left on our 15th of June 'Effective Writing for Ministers' course with Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
This is a great opportunity to provide your staff with professional development and support.
Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e_-3QTc

11/05/2020

FrankAdvice has partnered with Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington to deliver a course to support you to create effective documents for Ministers from briefings to Cabinet papers.

Now we are heading to Level 2 (YAY) we plan to deliver this online and face to face depending on how people feel and what the official advice is.

Well written Ministerial briefings will help to get your message across and enable the development of robust policy. If you want the skills to articulate simply and clearly so your recommendations for action are clear and robust for Ministers sign up below

https://ped.wgtn.ac.nz/courses/1210-effective-writing-for-ministers

11/05/2020

As part of our response to Covid-19, FrankAdvice are delighted to be partnering with Brennan Rigby The Shift Aotearoa project lead at Community Housing Aotearoa - CHA.
We are excited to be able to demonstrate our values and collaborate on one of the biggest social issues we face - Aotearoa's housing crisis.

We are excited to start this work together, and look forward to keeping you updated on what we learn along the way.
If your organisation is thinking about how best to respond to new challenges, we offer a free 30-minute clinic to share what we know and learn together. For more information contact us at hi@frankadvice.co.nz

05/05/2020

As part of our response to Covid-19, FrankAdvice are delighted to be partnering with Volunteering New Zealand and Hui E Community Aotearoa to create a compelling narrative of the value they create for New Zealand everyday.

We are excited to start this work together, and look forward to keeping you updated on what we learn along the way.

If your organisation is thinking about how best to respond to new challenges, we offer a free 30-minute clinic to share what we know and learn together. For more information contact us at hi@frankadvice.co.nz

29/04/2020

Such an awesome idea. If someone you know is having connection issues get them to check out The Free Store Wellington's amazing support. Great job The Free Store, Wellington

💥 Mobile Minutes & Data Packages 💥

Connection is important. While we remain physically distant, we want to stay socially connected as a community.

If you or others you know are in need of minutes or data to allow connections via phone and internet to be made over Level 3, please get in touch.

You can text: 021 109 4799
or email: storemanager@thefreestore.org.nz

29/04/2020

FrankAdvice has partnered with Victoria University to deliver a course to support you to create effective documents for Ministers from briefings to Cabinet papers.

Well written Ministerial briefings will help to get your message across and enable the development of robust policy. If you want the skills to articulate simply and clearly so your recommendations for action are clear and robust for Ministers sign up below to pick up some new skills from this amazing bunch of ladies

https://ped.wgtn.ac.nz/courses/1210-effective-writing-for-ministers

21/04/2020

If you have ever wondered what we mean about weaving data and evidence into a beautiful story here is our amazing chief storyteller Sarah Habershon showcasing her skills in The Spinoff.

Come and talk to us here at FrankAdvice if we can support you to tell your story.



https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/22-04-2020/another-world-a-new-zealander-in-sweden-on-contrasting-covid-19-plans/

I can’t deny that it’s lovely to be able to go almost wherever I want. But would I want my grandmother to be here? My mum and dad? Sarah Habershon on life in a country pursuing a herd-immunity strategy. I live on the first floor of a converted water tower atop the tallest hill in Gothenburg city...