About us
Kia ora, welcome.
“Change will never happen when people lack the ability and courage to see themselves for who they are.” – Bryant H. McGill
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On this page: At Diversity New Zealand (formerly Diversityworks), we recognise diversity as more than characteristics like gender, race, disability and sexuality. We take a unique and explorative approach, using diversity to catalyse healthy, effective change. |
We see diversity as the natural synergy of similarity and difference, uniqueness and commonality. It exists in all people, in all places, at all times. |
Meet the people behind
Diversity New Zealand
Our logo
A blurry ‘D’, with overlapping layers of circles and squares, symbolises the complex and, often, unclear interaction between our unique and common experience. We believe this is the key to understanding diversity. A white space surrounding a black spot symbolises the light and dark void of creativity and potential. There is an illusion of boxes, but their boundaries blur. Finally, the shadow on the left hand side acknowledges our shadow side, the part we often fail to recognise and acknowledge but which, when fully explored, offers our greatest rewards.
Our work
Our work is loosely split into three different areas, but it often overlaps:
- WISE SPECIES™ provides individuals with lifestyle planning and professional coaching , as well as groups and organisations with facilitation, training , consulting and advice. People use our services to improve awareness, change, planning, strategy, policy and HR management.
- PHILIP PATSTON (that’s me!) is an accomplished entertainer, engaging speaker and recognised social entrepreneur. I blog regularly about my extensive range of interests and experience. Why not consider me for your next function?
- DIVERSITYWORKS TRUST is our social profit (or non-profit) division, where we work with young people and educators to promote a more creative understanding of diversity.
Our costs
The work we do is often hard to price because it varies, as do our clients’ circumstances. The fees below are indicative only – rates are dependent on the volume of work, your requirements and who you are – an individual or organisation (community, government or business). We also take financial circumstances into consideration.
We want you to be able to afford us, so please, contact us to discuss your needs. Sometimes we can even do work at minimal cost through our Trust funding.
All fees exclude GST. Subject to terms and conditions.
| Consulting, coaching (per hour) | $150 |
| Facilitation, preparation and delivery of training (per hour) | $200 |
| Facilitation, training (per day – save 10%) | $1440 |
| Consulting retainer (per month – save up to 20%) | from $600 |
| Conference or corporate presentation, after dinner speaking (per event) | from $500 |
So, there you have it. The bottom line for us is that diversity wasn’t designed for boxes and we invite you to discover it – beyond boxes – with us.
Philip Patston
DIRECTOR
