Many organisations are nervous about being seen as engaging in advocacy but getting your views across to decision makers in both local and regional government, as part of planning or other statutory process including to Select Committees and Resource Management are often the key to achieving your objectives. It is also about building relationships and being seen to be a positive part of the community.
Whether it is looking to some longer term objective that needs political support, or putting a point of view in a planning process all require expertise and support if that is not readily available to your organisation.
Some advocacy issues are quite specific and one off, in which case we can give you any help or advice. Others may be bigger and more significant issues where a proper strategy and a plan will be necessary to succeed. These often include a number of components including research, developing partnerships, a media/communications strategy and motivating your supporters or people who have similar views to you.
We can provide simple advice on how to go about this through to developing and helping you implement a major advocacy strategy
Our services include
- Advocacy on behalf or individuals, organisations or companies to all levels of Government
- Development of an advocacy plan
- Relations with Government agencies
- Developing and supporting applications for concessions or permission on the conservation estate
- Policy development and promotion