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Tumeke Team Building Times...beating the Winter Blues

  Thanks heaps for checking out our Tumeke Team Building Times. Looks like winter is here & we will all have to work extra hard to keep the team ENGAGE as the winter blues set in. Let us... Read More »

Good Old Top Secret Stuff

  We have always been Great at Keeping Secrets! CAMPING OUT: Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings kept secret the Mystery Creek camping experience for this year's annual conference of... Read More »

Lion Auckland Rat Race urban adventure

Thank you all for an amazing afternoon on Saturday. We loved your energy & attitudes. Click here to view all the action photos. Live stories worth telling.... Glenn Jack & Quinn... Read More »

Who said Bankers can't cook?

Thanks to all the wicked crew from ANZ for an evening of fun & games & some of the best Team Cuisine we have ever seen. Click here to view the Master BBQ Chef photos For more info on our... Read More »

Bring Balance to your Team

   Bring BALANCE to your workplace We have been working along side Les Mils New Lynn for several years offering  a selection  of physical programmes for conference energisers,... Read More »

What a wicked Company Retreat @ Hillside Hotel

Thank you Designer Textiles for having the team from Pureoutdoors along to your Company Retreat at the Hillside Hotel. We hope you all had a real blast & came away with fresh ideas too... Read More »

Now they tell us 'Nature makes you Feel Good'

These pictures are from our very first website back in the day, how life works in cycles. The team here at Pureoutdoors has been saying this for years. We even put it in our name, its got to be GOOD... Read More »

Inboxication - are you at RISK?

  Remember the days when we actually posted a letter via ‘snail mail’? Those days are long gone and speed of communication is the new king. Sitting in the court of this new kingdom... Read More »

Who would LOVE to learn to Hula Hoop?

  WOW what a pleasure it was to have Tanya Drewery (aka Magenta Diamond) up in Auckland last week to assist us with two of our favourite organisations. This woman is an amazing artist -... Read More »

Those dudes in Palmy are FULL ON

Hey Team PFL Thank you for a wicked time in good old Palmy. Loved your get up & go attitudes. Do keep the day & learning alive by sharing pictures telling stories. Click here to view all the... Read More »

Unitec School of Sports Team Building

Hey Crew Thank you all for your engergy & passion last week. We all had a fantastic time & hope you did too. Click here to view pictures We wish you all well with your studies Liz, Vic, Chris... Read More »

Accelerate Breaking Barriers Auckland 2012

Thank you all for the opportunity to join in on your Leadership Adventure. Please do keep today's Breaking Barriers Session alive & stick with breaking your barrier. Check out all the BREAKING... Read More »

CCA Breaking Barriers @ Thai Secret Garden

A huge thank you to all the Zero Harm crew for having us along last night. We hope you all had a fantastic evening & overcome a few personal barriers and went away with a real sense of... Read More »

Mission Possible - Devonport

A huge thank you to you all for a great day at Devonport. We loved your energy, passion & willingness to get stuck in. Click here to view photos We wish you all the best in your new challenge... Read More »

Breaking Barriers @ Zen Gardens

Thank for allowing us to join your team at the Zen Gardens. The power of GIRL FOCUS -   Amazing stuff Dennis & Glenn CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL SET OF PHOTOS.  ... Read More »

Helping focus at Conference

  Why Mood Foods? We have just returned from a fantastic 3 day conference where we designed all the cuisine around healthy eating options to maintain moods & focus. So out went the greasy... Read More »

Uni Hall Team Building @ Auckland Domain

We hope all had a fantastic time yesterday. A huge thank you to you all for your energy & fun attitudes. Click here to view & share heaps more wicked pics. From all the Team @ Pureoutdoors we... Read More »

O'Rorke Hall Morning Wake UP!

A huge thank you to you all for a great morning wake up session Click here to view & share photos. All the best at Uni this year from all the Team @ Pureoutdoors  ... Read More »

Wicked times at Hamilton Lake

A huge thank you to all the Team @ Life Unlimited for a fantastic afternoon of fun & games. Click here to view all the Photos Make it a brilliant day Jack Vic Adam & Chris... Read More »

Shiseido Breaking Barriers

WOW what a way to fire up your team in 2012. Thank you all for a fantastic time at the Secret Thai Gardens. We loved your attitude, your wicked costumes & willingness to give it a go! Click here... Read More »

New Year's Resolution: Stop Sacrificing Your Happiness for the Future

  It’s New Year’s Eve and my guess is that you’re reading a bunch of posts on how to make resolutions that will ‘really work’ or copying resolution lists made by... Read More »

ANZ National High Achievers Master BBQ Chef

WOW.....who would have thought Bankers could cook. A huge thank you to you all for a fantastic afternoon of fun, laughs & some of the best BBQ Cuisine we have enjoyed all year. Click here to view... Read More »

NZ Biggest Santa Run ever - over 2000 nationwide

Everyone knows there's only one Santa, but last night Auckland was full of impersonators on the run. 930 Jolly red men, women and children of all shapes and sizes threw on their best festive outfits... Read More »

Board Breaking - Accelerate 2011

Huge thank you to all the team at Fonterra Accelerate. It's amazing what you can achieve with a little focus. Check out the action pictures here Keep breaking those barriers Glenn &... Read More »

They can cook those IS dudes

Another wicked event in Hamilton with the crew from IS... .who said they can't cook? Huge thank you to you all for all your energy, passion & rolling up your sleeve attitudes. Keep ON... Read More »

Mean as Master BBQ - Chef. Fonterra H&S

WOW - what amazing people - amazing venue - amazing Team Cuisine. Huge thank you to all the H&S team for a great evening of laughs, entertainment & yummy as Kia.  To the team... Read More »

Big Brother - Little Brother Team Times

 A huge thank you to you all at CCA Excell 2011.......great people, great passion, great attitudes....its amazing how infectious your energy is. The team at Pureoutdoors are buzzing. Check out a... Read More »

Flight Centre - spot the procrastinator

Who would have thought … 45 Beanies …..over  50 boards broken.    Thanks heaps for having the Pureoutdoors team along today… what a wicked team to hang out with.... Read More »

Who's Wellington will WIN

Wicked team cuisine my friends.  We had a blast & I hope you are all still buzzing too.  Thank you for inviting us along to share in your Team Taste evening You judge who's... Read More »

Wicked Team Times Retreat Piha

You can't bet a bit of time away with the Team. Thanks heaps Fatu & the team for having us along. We hope we created a Refreshingly Kiwi Team Time. Check out some of those TEAM TIMES by clicking... Read More »

Those dudes can BBQ in Rotorua

Thank you to you all for having us along for your team time. We love the place & will be back soon. YES CHEF !! Check out all the action photo's HERE  ... Read More »

We love being KIWI - thanks for having us Fonterra

Thank you Fonterra Foodservices for having the Pureoutdoors team along to your Coming Together. Check out the photo links below Please enjoy some of the action photo's of the Great Kiwi BBQ &... Read More »

Wicked day in AKL with a great crew of leaders

Thanks team for a wicked afternoon- like the Big Cheese said " there can be only one winner" and that team is Magic Bullets by a whisker ....only 50 points in it.  Enjoy some of the action... Read More »

Big Heads up, Santa is getting his act together, have YOU

If not let us do all the running around for you this year. We have loads of great Christmas Team FUNction ideas, Cool Venues with a twist and lots of good contacts to make your Christmas Team... Read More »

TV Map - Game ON Team Time

TOP GAMES played all round!  Something to think about – Team building / times / bonding, whatever you call it, only works if you do something with it – Ref reckons he refereed a... Read More »

Kotahi Team Cuisine

Thanks Kotahi for having us along - WICKED CUISINE - but RED did rain SUPREME! Click here to check out the KITCHEN HEAT Once again thank you all for a very entertaining evening Glenn & the Team... Read More »

Positively COOL spot..thanks for having us Wellington

We were invited to Wellington this week to hang with the locals, after a little problem solving at the airport- made it with loads of time -  Had a wicked afternoon getting Game Ready with... Read More »

RWC Team Machines - Game Ready Auckland Wellington

  TOP GAMES played all round! Who would have thought we could pull that off in 50mins? Something to think about – Team building / times / bonding, whatever you call it, only works if you... Read More »

Game READY.... Touch - Pause - ENGAGE

Wicked times with Game Ready - bring it on Huge thanks for a game well played Refs Glenn , Lee-Anne & Steve Click here to view all the on field & some off field action replys Is... Read More »

Sweet AS team time at Taste

  Who said 'bankers aren't creative?" Thanks team for Sweet As Team time - click here to view all the hard work & wicked creations For more Sweet As Team Times check out our Team Cuisine... Read More »

Mission Impossible - Team Inspire

WOW - Glenn's lost for words Team Inspire - the way we lead- PHOTOS   Top class performance Team CCA... Read More »

CCA Inspire - team time chill out- Waiheke styles

Team Inspire - thanks for having Lee Anne & I along for the ride. Check out the photos here  - getting in the right head space for a wicked presentation & inspiring leadership... Read More »

Air Sunshine - some like it HOT!

From all the crew at Air Sunshine we hope you had the HOTTEST in flight experience. Rachel thank you for flying Air Sunshine on your 40th Celerbration with Friends Loads of love for all the AS... Read More »

Sweetening UP time- best ever team & client treats

Check these dudes out at ICING ON CAKE if you need to sweeten up your team. We here at Icing on the Cake love to think outside the box when it comes to corporate cakes, whether it is logo-oriented,... Read More »

Team Jamming - Don't we love the Sneetches

Can't beat a Team Jamming Time - 2hrs in the making from concept to live performance - now thats Jamming as one! Check out how we JAM around here For the greatest ever Sneetches on the Beaches... Read More »

Long Table Beach dinners - bring on the summer

We think these dudes are on to something amazing - WATCH THIS SPACE for a true New Zealand beach dinner experience  Outstanding in the Field Beach Dinner... Read More »

Sweet as new Team Cuisine Events

  New  Team Cuisine ideas & inspirations  Based at Taste in the heart of Foodie Central Mt Eden, our wicked new Team Cuisine ideas will have your whole team licking their... Read More »

Hard out at the Hillside - Trolley Derby

Another hard day at the office - going hard out with the wicked team from Fonterra. A plug for our mates at the Hillside Hotel- check them out, they have the meanest trolley track around. Click here... Read More »

If you were the CEO of Air New Zealand for one day...

  "If you were the CEO of Air New Zealand for one day, how would you make a difference?" The Team @ Pureoutdoors think this is a wicked idea. What teen  do you know that would... Read More »

Food for thought - Desserts is Stressed spelt backwards

  You might have seen we had a wicked day at Piha on Thursday. Our lastest little team time pad is well worth checking out for sure.  What made it really choice was rolling up our... Read More »

Team Time day retreat- Piha

Another wicked day away from the office. Great location , yummy brain food, lots of play, exploring the bush & a few brews to top off a great day with the a great team. To check out some of the... Read More »

Wicked team time @ Piha

Another Refreshingly Kiwi day at the office with team from CCA - TM, soon to be know as....... Check out some of the action view here Heads up team, I will be at your office on Wednesday 22nd... Read More »

Turn off your Email NOW.....it will feel good

My inbox takes a real hammering from blogs / newsletters / research updates looking for inspiration, ideas & keeping up with research around Teams. This arrived this morning from Ask Team Doc... Read More »

NEW Team Time Event - going viral

  Your team’s challenge is to produce a hard hitting, attention grabbing and above all entertaining film from one of the many possible categories. read more     Loads of wicked... Read More »

Be warned....coming to an office near you 'SARDINE RAGE'

   'Sardine Rage' rules in the shrinking office  smh.com.au Louisa Hear  Australian workplace experts have identified a new condition called "sardine rage" caused by the rising... Read More »

Please don't tell everyone - check out our lastest Team Time venue

  Best you give Glenn a call ASAP 09 817 9225, limited to a few wicked team times.   ... Read More »

Wicked kiwi sounds - empower me!

  Support NZ music & pay to play ALWAYS! If your on the hunt for a wicked sound track to empower your team, fire up meetings, event openers, conferences, you can't beat Tahua... Read More »

Are you a T-shaped person?

  T-shaped people are T-shaped because of the choices they make and the actions they take. These choices and actions are based on who they are and, specifically, on their capacity to engage the... Read More »

i phone app - is that why we have 2 ears?

  Best I give this a go....downloading as we speak so will keep you posted. Conversation is an art. And, as with other art forms, creating a good conversation requires careful use of positive... Read More »

Funny how you end up reflecting

Some how I end up on You Tube this afternoon, don’t ask me how but started to check out some of our first event videos . Bonus was I got to Pureoutdoor NZ Channel & still don’t... Read More »

Who said " Winter was Grey?"

Taking 5 mins this morning to appreciate the season - colors - scents & the wicked place we call our office / adventure playground. Thought I'd share a few things that caught my senses this... Read More »

Northern Team Time - Mangawhai sleep-over

Another day @ the office - one of the real bonuses of this job, we get invited to hang at some cool spots & have loads of fun & laughs with heaps of wicked teams. To catch all the action... Read More »

The Great Studio Alexander Race Waiheke Island

Another fantastic day at the office with the Great Studio Alexander Race on the beautiful Waiheke Island. To check out all the action, will most of the action. If you took one for the team these... Read More »

Jamie Olivers OpenIDEO Kids' Food Challenge

 The Challenge IDEO: How can we raise kids' awareness of the benefits of fresh food so they can make better choices? If you have seen Jamie’s Food Revolution program, you may have... Read More »

Teamwork Skills: great tool for measuring support

  Fist-to-Five: Measuring Support We are often asked to vote on a proposal or idea at work, but our feelings about the issue aren’t a clear “yes” or “no”. The... Read More »

Making team meetings more productive & the energy high!

  The Team Huddle: Aligning priorities and avoiding scheduling conflicts can be difficult. Many of our clients use the Huddle, a quick meeting held every morning 5 minutes after the last team... Read More »

Improve Your Team Morale With 3 Words

  We are fortunate to work with many dynamic companies, and we often are asked to do employee climate survey's for them. In essence, it is a series of questions that allow us to take a quick... Read More »

Check out the action from CCA Team Time @ Auckland Botanical Garden

Another great day away from the office. Thank you all for a great day at the Auckland Botanical Gardens. To view all the action & check out the fine cuisine click here ... Read More »

All the action from Lion Nathans Mission Possible

Check out all the Team Building action from Lion Nathan's Team Time at Huia CLICK HERE TO VIEW Thank you all for a fantastic day, loved your energy, laughs & willingness to step out of your... Read More »

Check out all the action from Fonterra Grad's Rat Race

What a wicked team, we loved your energy & willingness to make it happen. To check out all the action (censored) click here PS: Dont forget your morning office aerobics to fire up your team... Read More »

Free Team Building Activities - sure to engage your team.

Watch this space.....coming real soon!... Read More »

Auckland Domain turned into a High Speed Trolley Derby Track

Check out our wicked Old School Trolley Derby for your next event. 3rd Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix Auckland Domain By Redbull 11-4-11 Over 100,000 people headed to the Auckland Domain today to cheer... Read More »

Fonterra Geo Teaming Mission Auckland Botanical Gardens

Another great day outside of the office. Check out the photos ... Read More »

Over weight - fear heights - tune in TV1 Do or Die tonight

Like I mentioned earlier this series was filmed over 4 years ago. In typical reality TV style we were called in at the last minute. Our brief was to challenge individuals & their family’s... Read More »

From Office Bitch to Cover Girl in 90 days...will be keeping her on

Titirangi Tatler  Cover Girl :Cooking for Christchurch Early in March when this issue was in the planning stages, we thought it would be good to acknowledge the many fundraising events being... Read More »

Free DIY Conference Activities, Ice Breakers & Energisers

We are always on the hunt for new & innovative conference ice breakers & energisers to help make our clients conferences go off. Keep and eye on our blog for monthly DIY ideas &... Read More »

Disaster Team Building Activities - check out Glenn's LIVE reporting

Walking along our local beach Laingholm recently I had one of those encounters with a neighbor you know, but don't really know. I think every community has one, as you introduce... Read More »

Team Road Trip - Matakana Village

Great times had by all...can't beat a good old team road trip to bring out the best in everyone & bond your team Hows this for a great team building event for your team. Private coach-... Read More »

Team Times getting a little Arty Farty

When did you last challenge yourself artistically? Warning this is not a hold hands & share your inner thoughts event, its fun full of laughs & may open up the artist in all of us. We had a... Read More »

Pureoutdoors TUMEKE Times Autumn 11

Catch up on all the lastest corporate team building activities, events & ideas from the team at Pureoutdoors.  Things have been rather full on as of late, with the earthquake in... Read More »

Inspiring others, baking for a cause! Bake Sale for Japan

We're calling all food52ers to put their cooking chops toward an important cause! Baking for a Cause - Food 52 US Inspired by a similar event in Wellington, New Zealand, food52 recipe tester... Read More »

Check out our action with Belly Gully at Huia

Another great day at the office , click here to view all the action... Read More »

Our big Telly Break - 4 years later TV1 screen's Do or Die

 Driving home from the Legends of League charity match to raise funds for Christchurch I receive a text "George Clooney wazup". We filmed Do or Die 4 years ago with Eyeworks Touchdown,... Read More »

Great Kiwi Bake-Off a roaring success

AUCKLAND BAKE-OFF RAISES MONEY FOR CHRISTCHURCH   Auckland CBD was subject to some sweetening on Monday, when a super-sized Great Kiwi Bake-Off invaded QEII Square with all kinds of home-baked... Read More »