Corporate Opportunities brochure

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Become a Kaitiaki Corporate Opportunities

The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary is the largest fenced haven for endangered plants and animals in the South Island. Set in 690 hectares of native forest, it offers a place to reconnect with nature, breathe deeply, and experience the life force (mauri) of Aotearoa’s wild places

Our Place Nestled in Nelson’s Brook Valley, the Sanctuary spans 690 hectares of protected native bush, surrounded by 14.3 kilometres of pest-proof fencing. This predator-free environment enables the safe return of some of Aotearoa’s most endangered species.

Our Community

Our Vision To be a nationally recognised ecosanctuary known for leading conservation practices — a place where wildlife, education, and research thrive together.

The Sanctuary exists thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, donors, business partners, and local supporters who return time and again. Together, you are the heartbeat of the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary — and an essential part of its story.

Our Story More than twenty years ago, a group of visionary volunteers set out to restore this valley to its natural state.

Today, over 20,000 volunteer hours each year sustain that dream. Since 2020, the Sanctuary has welcomed successful translocations of species including kiwi pukupuku, tuatara, and the critically endangered kākāriki karaka — now flourishing here in the world’s largest population.

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Our Future We’re building a future where more endangered species call the Sanctuary home, where visitors from near and far experience a true taonga (treasure) of the South Island, and where the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary continues to shine as a leader in conservation and community connection.

Chris McCormack CHIEF EXECUTIVE B R O O K WA I M Ā R A M A S A N C T UA RY

Message from our Chief Executive K ia ora, At the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary, we are proud to protect one of Aotearoa’s most significant natural treasures — a 690-hectare haven where native species can thrive free from predators.

But this work is only possible because of the incredible generosity of our corporate partners and donors. Your support is vital to the survival of endangered species, to our education and community programs, and to the ongoing restoration of this unique environment.

There are many ways to get involved that proudly associate your business with conservation, sustainability, and community leadership. Whether your contribution is large or small, every partnership helps protect and grow the Sanctuary’s legacy.

We also invite you to make the Sanctuary part of your workplace culture. Bring your team here for inspiration, host meetings or events in our forest setting, or simply enjoy time outdoors together. The Sanctuary is a place for reflection, connection, and wellbeing — an extension of your workplace that reminds us all why caring for the natural world matters and the importance of downtime and peace in nature.

Thank you for your interest in partnering with us and supporting the Sanctuary now and for generations to come.

Ngā mihi nui.

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Thanks to our current supporters Join our incredible community of corporate conservation partners.

Strategic Partners

Conservation Champions

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Kaitiaki | Guardians Formerly Brook Business Club

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Absolute Energy

Nelson Dental Centre

BECA Ltd

Nigel Perks Discovery

C & F Legal Limited

Nnul Workshop

CB and BR Kidson Family Trust

Pitt & Moore Lawyers

Chapman Employment Relations

Prego Mediterranean Foods

CORA (COR Associates Ltd)

RMA Ecology Ltd

Duke & Cooke Ltd

Staig & Smith

Duncan Cotterill

Sunrise Cleaning Services

Elevated Events

(Nelson) Ltd

FSL Foods Ltd

Tahunanui Beach Holiday Park

Insite Nelson

Taylors Contracting Ltd

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kuia

Laser Plumbing Nelson

The Free House Pub

Little Bird Audiology

Titoki Nursery Ltd

Matt Lingard - Integrate Group

Upshift Ltd

MTF - Nelson

VenueTech

Neil Whittaker Medical Ltd

Viridian Glass

Nelson Coachlines

Wine Art & Wilderness

Become a Kaitiaki of the Sanctuary

Kaitiakitanga is a Māori concept of guardianship, stewardship, and protection of the environment and its resources. It involves a deep, reciprocal relationship between people and the natural world, requiring the responsibility to care for and nurture the land, water, and living things for present and future generations.

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Our corporate opportunities:

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Workplace membership

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Corporate Volunteering

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Conservations Champion

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Specific Sponsorships

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Promote your business to our volunteers

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Kaitiaki (Formerly Brook Business Club)

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Venue Hire

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In-Kind Partnerships

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Why Sponsoring the Sanctuary is Good for Business Beyond protecting endangered species and restoring native ecosystems, your sponsorship creates tangible business benefits: Positive Social & Environmental Impact Every dollar invested helps protect biodiversity, reduce predator populations, and inspire environmental education — directly contributing to a healthier planet and community.

Enhanced Brand Reputation Aligning with a respected conservation organisation builds authenticity and trust. Businesses that demonstrate genuine environmental and social responsibility strengthen their reputation and mission alignment.

Customer Loyalty & Sales Studies show that more than 80% of consumers prefer to support brands that share their values. Sponsoring the Sanctuary demonstrates visible action for the environment which customers respond to, share and stay for.

Employee Attraction & Engagement Partnerships with the Sanctuary offer meaningful engagement opportunities for your team — from volunteering to wellbeing days — that boost morale, retention, and team pride.

Market Differentiation Your support sets your business apart as a leader in supporting conservation, visibly committed to protecting the future of Aotearoa’s natural heritage.

Together, we can create lasting impact — for your business, your people, and the environment.

Fresh Choice, Nelson

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Booster Wine Group

Promote Your Partnership Every partnership with the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary comes with the opportunity to proudly promote your association.

Display the Sanctuary logo on your website or marketing materials

Add a dedicated partnership page on your website linking to: www.brooksanctuary.org.nz

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Access our digital assets file — including approved logos, social media templates, and ready-to-share posts Celebrate your impact across your own channels with our promotional images and messaging toolkit Exhibit at our popular locals weekends, Open Days & community outreach events

Submit your latest news to feature in our newsletter which goes to thousands of inboxes each month Collaborate with us on social media and reach our thousands of followers. Tag us when you share photos of your team in the Sanctuary or any fundraising initiatives.

Our flexible partnerships mean we work with partners to create simple, effective joint promotional opportunities.

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Helping you reach thousands every month Each month, we’re sharing our incredible stories of conservation, education and community with thousands of people. Become a sponsor and share your brand and stories with our highly engaged audience across multiple channels.

4000+ unique visitors to our website each month 5000+ email database with high engagement rates & new subscribers 7500+ Facebook followers 3500+ Instagram followers 12,000 YouTube views 6000+ views of our Google profile each month Appearing in over 10,000 searches each month In 2025, our digital presence has grown rapidly.

Across Facebook and Instagram we now have over 10,000 followers, with our audience growing at an accelerating pace — including a 110% increase on Instagram this year alone. Our content has reached 2.4 million people so far in 2025.

Visibility on Google also continues to climb, with search engagement up 70%. Our website has already welcomed 44,000 unique visitors this year, a 67% increase over the past two years.

“Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell.”

Seth Godin

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Workplace Memberships Give your team the gift of nature. Workplace Membership options are available for groups of all sizes, providing unlimited access to the Sanctuary* for rest, recreation, and inspiration. Perfect for promoting wellbeing, connection, and balance, these bulk membership packs (available in groups of 10, 20, or 30+) make it easy for staff to enjoy the Sanctuary at any time — for a lunchtime walk, weekend recharge, or team outing.

“Research shows the direct benefits of time in nature to both physical and mental health with links to increased

More than just a staff benefit, workplace membership

wellbeing and productivity in

offers immense value to your organisation through affiliation and a clear investment in both conservation

the workplace.”

and people.

Select from individual or family memberships for your team: Includes

Individual adult memberships

Unlimited access to the Sanctuary year round*

Family memberships

Number of passes

Add-ons

Up to 10

$600

10-20 team members

$1,100

20-30 team members

$1,700

$50 per additional membership

30+ team members

POA

Up to 5 team member families

$600

5-10 team member families

$1,100

10-15 team member families

$1,700

15+ team member families

POA

*Unlimited access - available during standard opening hours only

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Price

$100 per additional membership

Corporate Volunteering Build team spirit while making a real impact on conservation. Corporate volunteering days bring your team together for hands-on work guided by a Sanctuary ranger — from track maintenance and vegetation clearing to building wētā hotels, installing signage, or helping maintain our 137 km of private working tracks.

Add-on catering options are available for a complete team-building experience, combining purpose, teamwork, and wellbeing in one unforgettable day.

Join one of our upcoming corporate volunteer days or book a specific day for your team

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Conservation Champions Our tiered Conservation Champion packages are designed for organisations seeking long-term, highly visible partnerships with the Sanctuary. Each package provides a flexible framework for building bespoke, high-impact sponsorships. Packages include: Logo recognition on Sanctuary channels Collaborative content opportunities — joint articles, newsletters, and social posts Membership and admission for your team, clients & giveaways Free / Discounted tours and Venue Hire Public acknowledgment at events and across Sanctuary communications Dedicated partner page on our website Invites to our annual sponsors networking event Conservation Champions receive bespoke collaboration opportunities — working directly with the Sato create innovative, high-impact sponsorship activations (see examples below).

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Conservation Champion Packages

Conservation Investment

Korimako

Tui

Kārearea

Kākāriki karaka

Tuatara

Kiwi

$2500$5000

$5000$10,000

$10,000$15,000

$15,000 $25,000

$25,000 $50,000

$50,000+

25% off venue hire

50% off venue hire

FREE venue hire

FREE venue hire

FREE venue hire

Naming rights (by negotiation)

Venue Hire (catering not included)

Free memberships

10 20 30 40 50 60 individual or individual or individual or individual or individual or individual or 5 family 10 family 15 family 20 family 25 family 30 family

Advertise association with Sanctuary Hyperlinked advert in email newsletter Collaborative Blog on our website

50 word blog and one photo

(annually shared on social media)

100 word blog and one photo

1 per year

2 per year

3 per year

150 word blog and 2 photos in article

250 word blog and 2 photos in article

2 x 500 word blogs and 3 photos in article

Speaking spot at events

Speaking spot at events

Exhibit / Promote at Sanctuary events Dedicated page on our website Free admission passes

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30

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Guided Tour Tickets

5 free tickets & 50% off +

10 free tickets & 50% off +

20 free tickets & 50% off +

25 free tickets & 50% off +

30 free tickets & 50% off +

35 free tickets & 50% off +

For full terms and conditions, please contact us

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Specific Sponsorships For more focused support, we offer specific sponsorships that can stand alone or complement other partnerships.

Opportunities include: Sponsoring specific promotional assets e.g. visitor map, signage, seating, events Featuring your brand on our website homepage in our new featured supporter section Sponsoring youth engagement programs or community talks Sponsoring our community talks or volunteer events Sponsoring specific programs, initiatives or translocations Securing event naming rights for our popular open days and public events Creation of joint promotional materials e.g. videos, social posts, print, advertising

These partnerships offer flexible, high-visibility ways to support conservation while showcasing your organisation’s community involvement. These partnerships are built to evolve — offering scope for tailored collaboration and unique brand activation.

Contact us to talk directly about these options.

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Promote Your Business to Our Volunteers Volunteers are the heart of the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary — contributing over 20,000 hours every year. Many partners choose to support them directly by offering exclusive discounts, giveaways, or benefits as a way to say thank you. Your business can connect with a passionate and active local community while helping us recognise the people who make the Sanctuary possible. We can work together on collaborative promotion of your volunteer offers.

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Become a Kaitiaki | Guardian Our Kaitiaki (Guardian) membership (formerly the Brook Business Club) is the ideal sponsorship for businesses of any size — $1,000 per year or $100 per month.

Kaitiaki receive: Opportunity for collaborative opportunities through social media Acknowledgment on the Brook Sanctuary website with a hyperlink to your website Display the Sanctuary logo on your website or marketing materials. Add a dedicated partnership page on your website linking to www.brooksanctuary.org.nz 5 individual or 2 family memberships and 10 general admission passes to share 20% off tours for your team or clients, up to 10 people Becoming a Kaitiaki provides meaningful visibility and connection with the Sanctuary’s conservation work.

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Venue Hire Host your next corporate event in one of the South Island’s most unique natural venues.

The Sanctuary offers exclusive spaces for dawn breakfasts on the Beech Glade deck, drinks and networking events in the Visitor Centre, or private guided tours with optional catering. Through our partnership with local caterers and a local deli, we also offer custom corporate picnic boxes and platters for relaxed, nature-inspired gatherings.

From get-togethers to celebration events, the Sanctuary provides a memorable setting that supports wellbeing, connection, and purpose and positions your businesses as a Sanctuary supporter. Mix and match between the below options to create your own special event.

Venue hire opportunities at the Sanctuary are intentionally limited to preserve the tranquillity Exclusive, limited opportunities - book

of the environment and minimise disruption to

early to avoid disappointment

wildlife and daily conservation mahi, making them truly exclusive experiences.

For full terms and conditions, please contact us

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Venue Hire Options

Private Sanctuary Tour

Host your event in the Sanctuary’s

Provide your clients and stakeholders

stunning Visitor Centre, with exclusive

with a memorable experience. Immerse

access to the indoor space, deck, and

yourself in the Sanctuary and be guided

front lawn. Enhance your gathering with

for an exclusive group tour. Available

catering, marquees, or audio equipment

during the day or in the evening, these

for speeches, arranged through our

private tours give you behind the

trusted network of local providers. This

scenes experience and the privacy and

unique setting offers a relaxed yet

serenity of knowing it’s just you and the

memorable experience surrounded by

wildlife

the sights and sounds of native bush.

Book exclusive use of the Beech Glade

Add on catering options are available

Deck for a dawn breakfast, after-work

for all Venue Hire bookings. Contact us

gathering, or an evening dinner beneath

to discuss options from fully catered,

the stars. Enjoy a curated catering

drinks and nibbles to pre-packed picnic

experience — from picnic boxes to full

boxes and platters. Please provide

sit-down meals — designed to suit your

attendee numbers when enquiring.

occasion.

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In-Kind Partnerships Not all support comes in dollars — many of our valued partnerships are built through the generous supply of products and services that help the Sanctuary operate every day. From tools and equipment to vehicles, technology, and professional expertise, these contributions make a tangible difference to our conservation work.

Get in touch if your business can offer the Sanctuary operational support, materials, products or services.

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Where the Kakariki are you?!

We’d love to explore how your business can partner with the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary to

info@brooksanctuary.org.nz

make a real impact. Whether you’re interested in an existing package or a tailored collaboration,

651 Brook St, The Brook

our team can help create an opportunity that

Nelson 7010

aligns with your values and goals.

New Zealand

Get in touch to discuss ideas, ask questions, or

(03) 539 4920

find the best way to promote your business through conservation.

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Photo credit: kākāriki karaka/ orange-front parakeet, Sean McGrath