{"id":2604,"date":"2022-10-26T11:53:55","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T23:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/?page_id=2604"},"modified":"2024-09-17T21:53:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:53:02","slug":"huha","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/huha\/","title":{"rendered":"HUHA – Helping You Help Animals Trust NZ"},"content":{"rendered":"

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21 years\u00a0in business<\/b><\/p>\n

Location<\/b>: Otaki \/ Wellington Region<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Name: <\/strong>Carolyn Press-McKenzie<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0huha.org.nz<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Business mission and vision<\/b>:<\/div>\n
When animals are at risk, HUHA calls communities to action and together we save lives.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\u201cHUHA a national organisation that is dedicated to teaching empathy to the community and providing shelter for those less fortunate animals that struggle to survive in today\u2019s disposable culture. The sanctuary is fun and interactive in many ways, designed to encourage our community to be proactive and take responsibility for the welfare of animals and the protection of our unique environment. HUHA actively works everyday to find homes and foster care for a multitude of homeless, abandoned, seized and abused animals. We also respond to provide temporary animal shelter and care to communities across NZ effected during disasters. We\u2019re here to help you help animals.\u201d
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What sets you apart from your competitors?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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With optimism and a fearless determination, we tackle the hardest problems and put in whatever work is required. Our perseverance and creative problem-solving enables us to find ways to fix the broken and to create better outcomes for animals, people and communities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please provide details of any business awards you have won.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
2021 National Semifinalist – NZ Local Hero – Kiwi Bank New Zealander of the Year award, Carolyn Press McKenzie<\/p>\n

2019 Supreme Winner – Upper Hutt Community Award, HUHA<\/p>\n

2019 Wellington Airport Awards \u2022 Winner – Heritage & Environment – Upper Hutt Community Award Wellington Airport Awards – HUHA \u2013 Helping You Help Animals Trust<\/p>\n

2017 Recipient – Assisi Award – Companion Animals NZ, Carolyn Press McKenzie<\/p>\n

2015 Semi Finalist – Women of the Year Awards – Next Magazine, Carolyn Press McKenzie<\/p>\n

2014 \u2022 Recipient – Volunteer Recognition Award – Volunteer Kapiti, Claire Thornton<\/p>\n

Nominated – Pride of New Zealand Award, Carolyn Press McKenzie<\/p>\n

2014 Recipient – Local Hero Award – Kapiti – Kiwi Bank New Zealander of the Year awards, Claire Thornton<\/p>\n

2013 Recipient – Local Hero Award – Kapiti – Kiwi Bank New Zealander of the Year awards, Sam Hart<\/p>\n

2012 \u2022 Recipient – Local Hero Award – Wellington – Kiwi Bank New Zealander of the Year awards, Carolyn Press McKenzie<\/p>\n

2010 \u2022 Recipient – Local Hero Award – Wellington – Kiwi Bank New Zealander of the Year awards, Carolyn Press-McKenzie<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe why you decided to go into business for yourself.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We saw a desperate need<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe some of the challenges you needed to overcome to get your business off the ground.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We needed to prove ourselves in a very closed off sector. We also needed to gain New Zealanders trust and once that was achieved, we needed to cope with their overwhelming needs and expectations.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please tell us about an example where you managed to overcome a significant challenge that stood in the way of your business success.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
It took a while to prove our worth and be accepted by others in the animal welfare sector. Now we are seen as leaders and are invited to the table and join other NZAW leaders to discuss and problem solve key issues at ground and government level<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please explain how perseverance or overcoming adversity has been necessary for you to make a success of your business.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We always have our gumboots on and are ready to go. If we see a situation unfolding we jump in. We always turn up in a respectful and diligent manor. It took a while for others to see the value in that. But our problem solving skills and achievements over the past 21 years have taken us from being viewed as an insignificant little animal charity to the go to in NZ animal welfare response.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What business success have you achieved to date? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We started as a small charity and now we employ 17 staff as well as up skill many volunteers needing work experience<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are you most proud of in relation to your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Our stead fast values and problem solving capabilities<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>How many people does your business employ?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
17<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What contractors do you regularly use in your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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We have a Veterinary contractor, a fund raising contractor, a project Manager for our new shelter build and tradies<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What training opportunities have you provided to the people you employ?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
All our team receive training. Currently 7 shelter staff are studying to become Rural Animal Technicians and 6 are doing an animal care course. We are also actively putting the team through H & S training. Some have just completed psychological first aid training and rural fire emergency training. We are heading to Auckland tomorrow to participate in a simulated cyclone wildlife evacuation …training is non stop and so important to us.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What positive reviews and testimonials do you have from happy customers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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We are flooded in positive feed back daily. Mostly from community members that we have helped or businesses and other agencies that we have worked alongside or assisted<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Apart from the potential financial benefits, what other benefits do you get from being a business owner?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
The satisfaction of saving lives<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe any community involvement or sponsorship your business is involved with.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We have 82k followers in FB who are very actively involved in our day to day. We also have many schools and businesses who sponsor, donate or volunteer.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What other ways do you - as a business - give back to the community?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We look for a gap and fill it. During COVID we organised and supplied $200k of donated pet food to food banks and struggling animal rescues across NZ<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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