Clients & Testimonials
A few of our recent clients
- Russell McVeagh
- Office Products Depot
- Lion Nathan
- The Flight Centre
- Eziby Ltd
- Coca Cola Amatil
- The Warehouse
- PMP Group
- ASB Technology Solutions
- Metrowater
- ANZ National
- Madant Productions
- Fonterra Brands
- Kiwi Income Property Trust
- Air New Zealand
- Noel Leeming Group
- Avis Budget Group
- ADT Security
- Westpac People & Performance
- Gen-I (Telecom)
- Progressive Enterprises
- Eyeworks Touchdown
- Unitec
What our clients have had to say recently:
TetraMap Nature of Teams
"Glenn delivers programmes with energy, enthusiasm and knowledge" Anglea Little Davis Funerals (June 2010)
Team NOSH PIT....Matakana
Glenn and his Pureoutdoors team clearly understood our objectives and listened to our feedback to create a fun event that was well-suited to the mix of people within our group. Glenn was a great facilitator who struck a good balance between encouraging competitiveness and enjoyment whilst also reinforcing the purpose of the day's activities. We were amazed by the quality and creativity displayed in the dishes served up by the teams. The venue was first-rate and created a great atmosphere. Our team certainly bonded through the activity without anything feeling forced. Overall, we were happy with the outcome of the day and would certainly recommend Pure Outdoors to other groups looking for an activity that is enjoyable and tailored to their needs. Fran Eversfield Russell McVeagh ( May 2010)
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Team Time Matakana Retreat
If you are looking for a team 'time out' event, Pureoutdoors has a range of fantastic options that are creative, fun and able to support key business objectives around teamwork, values and visions and team connection. There's a real 'kiwi-ness' to the options available and the event will leave your team buzzing. Dianne McAteer CEO Offices Products Depot (May 2010)
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Tailor made Team Event for over 180 in Rotorua
For the 2nd year running we again chose to work with Glenn and his team at Pureoutdoors for the team building element for our Fast Food retailer conference in Rotorua. Although there were alternate activity suppliers within the Rotorua region to choose from Glenn's creative solution embraced our client's Key objectives and his commitment to make several site visits to the area enabled him to design the bespoke event which was managed flawlessly. Ironbark Events (March 2010)
Lion Nathan Rat Race urban adventure
Thanks Pureoutdoors for delivering on every aspect of our Team Building objectives. The Urban Rat Race was a perfect fit - the team stretched themselves, worked outside their comfort zones, built strong team relationships and most importantly had an absolute blast doing it! To quote one of our team members - "It was one of the best things I have ever done!" Leigh Court Lion Nathan (March 2010 )
Rohlig International Kiwiana Retreat at the Hillside Resort
A big thank you to Glenn and the Pureoutdoors team for providing us with some real "Kiwiana" experiences at our recent conference! Glenn is a great facilitator whose energy and enthusiasm encompasses everyone around him while his professionalism underpins everything he does. Our 63 delegates many of whom were international are still talking about the fun we had while some of them are still kicking themselves for loosing the race!
I would not hesitate to recommend the Pureoutdoors team to anyone. Thanks again - Tania, Rohlig NZ (February 10)
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Business Like Team Christmas Event
"A fabulous way to get the team and their partners to get to know each other while having fun. Love the old fashioned games and the competition that comes out. Glenn is an energetic and enthusiastic facilitator - his experience in knowing what works and how to get people to make the most of the opportunity presented to them is invaluable".
Rachel Lamb Business Like Ltd ( December 09)
ANZ Nature of Teamwork (Wellington)
Great feedback from my colleagues, the facilitation was perfect. We want to use Glenn again, loved having the flags that we can hang around the office. Outstanding!
Lucy Rahr ANZ National Delivery Centre Team (Wellington)
The SKY CITY BIG DAY OUT team building
"Thank you Pure Outdoors for a day filled with fun and challenge. It was a delight to see the team work together in situations that demanded they relied on, and trusted each other. And the BBQ enabled them to use their imaginations and innovative qualities to produce a result that they could all then enjoy. All brought together by a team of professionals with enthusiasm and infectious humour".
Frank Tweedale SKY CITY (November 09)
Escaping the Rat Race Waiheke Island
Highly recommended team building activity, friendly, fun and easy to work with!
Baldwin Boyle Group (September 09)
Outrageous Olympics Matakana
The activity was a perfect fit for us, the team loved competing against each other and it built stronger relationships among our wider team. The team at Pureoutdoors were great and they really had fun along with us which was fantastic.
Sally Fortmann FCm Travel Solutions ( October 09)
The Great Rat Race Escape Waiheke
Awesome weekend!!! Thanks for everything guys.
Good value. lots of fun.
Amazing challenge guys - so well organised and made you think!
Thanks heaps for a innovative afternoon!Awesome day, great challenges and fun people all the way!
Fantastic afternoon event - have done many team building event's and this would have been the best by far!
An awesome afternoon, very well run and professional and an excellent team building experience.
The Pureoutdoors team did a fantastic job - haven't had as much fun in ages!
Flight Centre Marketing Team ( September 09)
The Rat Race urban adventure
"Fabulous team building experience, the Rat Race really took us out of our comfort zones, provided some very unique and special moments, not to mention some very funny photos, an experience that will be a talking point for many moons to come."
Donna Dicker Auckland Cricket (August 09)
The Rat Race urban adventure
Thanks Pureoutdoors for a fantastic day. We had a great time running around Auckland and the photos are really funny.
Great day loved every minute of it worth all the aches and pains haha thanks heaps guys, keep up the great work?
Trillian Trust (May 09)
Pimp my Trolley
Was great dealing with Glenn in getting this event organised Thanks for making it possible for us to enjoy and have fun with an awesome event.
Jackie Van Rensburg Coca-Cola Amatil (May 09)
The Nature of Teamwork
Thank you so much Glenn & your team, absolutely fabulous time had by all, we look forward to using your services in the near future. The photos were awesome as well!
Telecom Wholesale Provisioning & Telecom Activations (May 09)
Pure Heights Team Building
We had a really great team building afternoon with Pure Outdoors. The warm-up exercises were just as enjoyable/valuable as the main events. Well organised and facilitated by Glenn and Leanne. The day gave us some good examples to use when we had an in-house meeting the next day. Fabulous! Jacqui Beer Plan B online
Catapult to Success
Good Leadership activity. Was really good to acknowledge and appreciate and listen to other people's perspectives - a great activity. Taught me to trust others and use their strengths to reach a common goal. Love the catapults - good message. Cool teambuilding practical learning for those of us who respond better that way. Great teambuilding and finale excellent for communication. Great to work in a team and produce a result in a team in a set amount of time. Glenn got us actually working in teams! Amazing guy, so energetic and fun! Rotary Youth Leadership Awards participants (March 09)
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Pure Heights Team Bonding
"As the event organiser for my company, I had to find something that I thought would suit people of different ages and fitness levels. My first impression of the 'Pure Heights' event with Pureoutdoors was that it would fit the bill, and it did. When I advised the team that we would be doing the this event I had a lot of very apprehensive people and more than half of them said that they didn't think they would be able to do the activities as they were really scared of heights, so as you can imagine I was quite anxious about the day being a successful one. But it was really successful and fun day! Everyone had a great time, challenged themselves, tried things that were way out of their comfort zones and ended up being not only proud of themselves but also their team mates. My thanks go to Pureoutdoors for helping us get the confidence to do the activities and believe that we could do it." Chris Fuller Plan B Wealth Management (March 09)
Customised Team Building event for 160 delegates in Auckland City
'Pureoutdoors provided an exceptional service from start to finish. Your team is highly professional and experienced which is evident in your attention to detail, enthusiasm and responsiveness to our required outcomes.' Ironbark Events (February 09)
The Rat Race urban adventure
"Used Pureoutdoors twice now for a small group then a large team building event both from initial contact until the end extremely professional" Maree Gantley Shiseido (February 09)
The Rat Race urban adventure
"Great fun, great way to see Auckland! Thoroughly recommend the Urban Rat Race!" Patrick Cummings New Zealand Red Cross (February 09)
Pure Heights
"Glenn is a fantastic facilitator and understood what we wanted to achieve as a team. This event was alot of fun & I would recommend to anyone." Lyndelle Coe The Warehouse (January 09)
The Amazing Santa Chase
'I had comments made to me by my team that they felt that it was the best team building activity that they had ever done and that they now did not feel like the newie anymore but a part of the team' Angie Dudley Operations Leader FCm Travel Solutions
The Amazing Santa Chase
"Overall, it was an amazing success. Everyone of all ages and abilities had a great time. The event was challenging yet achievable and fostered a great team atmosphere within our company. From the preparation to the finish line, everything was easy, positive and exciting. I couldn't recommend Pureoutdoors more!" Ashleigh Habgood Director - L'Academie de Danse ( December 08)
Geo Teaming & The Great Kiwi BBQ-Off
"Having organised previous staff development days with great success, we thought it would be quite a task to find activities that were unique, fun and challenging, yet still remained within the focus of team bonding and building stronger relationships with our colleagues. This is exactly what the Pureoutdoors team delivered! The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all and I look forward to working with Glenn and his team again in the future. I would highly recommend Pureoutdoors to any organisation that is considering holding a staff development day" Amber Taylor AUT University (December 08)
The Great Kiwi BBQ-Off
"An excellent way to thank clients & staff, by having some fun whilst building camaraderie, in the end reminding everyone that we are all here, working towards the same goal. Excellent event and highly recommended. This will be remembered for a long time." Monika Lacey PMP Group (November 08)
The Great International BBQ-Off
"I wanted something that could be done in the evening so all our staff could be involved, and something that was a little bit different that put people out of their comfort zones but not in a physical sense. The event was fantastic, all our staff had buy in and came in full costume and loved it. It was fun, challenging and a great team building event."
"I would highly recommend Pureoutdoors. They were very professional and facilitated a fun team building experience. I will use them again in the future for further team building." Angela Little Davis Funeral Services (November 08)
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The Rat Race
"The afternoon activities were a great success! We achieved what we were looking for by bringing two large divisions together and having an afternoon of fun and team building. Glenn and team were very professional, motivated and enthusiastic in all their dealings with our company. Thank you for an extremely well run event!" Lisa Pereira ASB Technology Solutions (October 08)
The Rat Race, urban adventure
"These guys are fantastic, have probably never had so much fun in my life!" Honda NZ (October 08)
Thanks to Pureoutdoors for a superb afternoon of fun and mingling to ensure our new staff all felt part of the existing company. Their planned events meant we all had to work together and get to know each other at one time or another. The activities were thought provoking, challenging at times, and well executed by the Pureoutdoors facilitators. Thanks again for a great effort
Strategic Pay Barbra Hewitt Office Manager (October 08)
"We found the team at Pureoutdoors to be totally focused on meeting our needs for the launch of our Talent Programme for 2008. They were able to create innovative activities to suit our Refreshingly Kiwi culture. The team were a pleasure to work with from start to finish - professional, enthusiastic and FUN!"
Kerry Dewar COCA-COLA AMATIL (NZ) LTD ( September 08)
"Our objective was to learn more about our fellow Team members, and about ourselves. This was achieved in a fun, relaxed environment and aided by great facilitators - overall an illuminating and much-needed two days away from the office. We will definitely use Pureoutdoors again for future teambuilding events."
Andrea Galbraith GM New Zealand Wine Cellars (August 08)
We would love to thank Pureoutdoors for an amazing event. They turned what would have been another 'conference dinner' into a fantastic, fun filled evening with plenty of friendly rivialry, inspired cooking and general mischief making.
We as a company were completely blown away by how much fun our event with Pureoutdoors was. And for myself as the event organiser, I was so impressed with how easy they were to work with and the energy they brought to this event. I'm really looking forward to working with them again.
Lynda Townsend: Line 7 ( August 08)
"WOW… you should be really proud of the differences you are able to make to teams! It more than met our expectations! It has really brought the team together and the reiteration of the FISH principles throughout the event and how they relate to what we can do back at work has been fantastic. We are still buzzing! This is something EVERY team should do!"
Fiona Nivan: Ezibuy Limited (July 08)
"Pureoutdoors provided us with a well-round team activity at the end of our sales conference. It reinforced how we need to work as a team and not row the boat single-handedly! The B-B-Q cook-off was great fun and it was interesting noting the team dynamics. The whole day was well thought out and very creative. Would thoroughly recommend Pureoutdoors for any team-building activities."
Rebecca Anderson: National Sales Manager Hertz New Zealand Ltd
"Our Fonterra Customer Service team has to work under great pressure to deliver in a busy ever changing office environment and when it came to team building we wanted to do something unique, outside and fun. Glenn and the team exceeded our expectations on the day. Everything was perfect lunch, companionship and organisation generally. The team came back energised (despite a 4 hour walk) and ready to take on the ever changing world of global trade".
Cassandra Marsters: Customer Service Manager- Fonterra Brands Group Supply Chain
"How many people can say they let someone talk their team into climbing a 12m pole to then walk a thin single wire to the other side, or climb a 14m pole to then throw themselves off with only a rope attached to their safety harness allowing you to swing in mid air! Only Glenn could have done that with his contagious enthusiam, patience and gentle encouragement. He was a fantasic facilitator and tailored a programme that suited our needs. The feedback received from the team in regards to the overall day proved what a real success the day had been. Thanks Glenn, we couldn't have done it without you".
ANZ National: Liza Slako Executive Assistant, Direct Banking & Emerging Channels Group ( February 08 )
"This was the best Team Building Activity I have been involved in. I could hardly believe it when I turned around and saw one of the team who said that they would not participate because they were afraid of heights 7m up in the air walking along a log! It exceeded every expectation!"
Mike Dungan: Stage and Screen Travel Services Operational Leader (February 08)
" Difficult to find a team bonding exercise with 6 people however Pureoutdoors managed to put one together that exceeded everyone's expectation. We had fun, lots of team bonding the facilitators were extremely professional with a sometimes nervous group. Would recommend it to everyone".
Shisedo Maree Gantley (January 08)
"I was looking for something to bring our management team together outside of work, we worked the challenges out together as a team but also had a really good laugh. Definitely recommend Pure Outdoors to anyone looking for team building with a whole lot of fun included."
Kim Bell Telegistics (December 07)
"We wanted to provide our students with a fun and exciting experience that challenged them both physically and mentally. Glenn and his team provided this, the high level professionalism displayed was outstanding. Both staff and students left with a great sense of achievement at the end of the day."
Tony Arrol: Saint Kentigern College
We had a great day. Feedback from the Kiwi team has been extremely positive with a number of very funny stories filtering back. It did exceed our expectations in every respect and your own team members were thoroughly helpful throughout the day. Our brief to you was fulfilled exceptionally well and you and your team were able to provide us with an experience that catered to the varying strengths of the team members. Your enthusiasm for the day was contagious which relaxed the more nervous team members amongst us and your planning, implementation and follow-up has been exceptional. We look forward to working with you again in the future.
Jo Allen: Marketing Manager Sylvia Park (Kiwi Income Property Trust)
We had a fabulous day. Feedback from the team was unanimous - a fabulous day that exceeded our expectations on all fronts. One of our team is a bit of an outdoors expert and two of us claim to know something about leadership - we couldn't fault you. You and your team were thoroughly professional from wo to go. We were well informed, treated with care and respect, and provided with an experience that fitted with what we were looking for. We were impressed with every aspect of your planning, implementation and follow-up. We look forward to working with you again in the future.
Mary Hamilton, Director Wilderness Motorhomes (November 07)
The TetraMap has provided the team with a much greater understanding of who we are as individuals and why we do the things we do, the way we do. This personal knowledge in the context of the team environment is invaluable - we have a very positive new language that we all understand that we can work with! Glenn hit the mark in terms of his delivery - he had a unique ability to engage with us all. The success of our session has already translated back to the office - we are more united as a team and re-energised to achieving our shared goals!
Hazel Shuttleworth: Educational Programmes Manager Airline Training Air New Zealand (October 07)
"Pureoutdoors ran a very interactive program which encompasses team building, goal setting, operating within different zones and personal development. Using the outdoors in a learning environment is a great state change from the standard indoor office environment most of us are familiar with. You know when the day is a success when you see your whole team beaming with confidence and self achievement".
Patrick McCarthy: Global Direct Sales Training Manager, Air New Zealand (September 07)
Barry Quayle, our General Manager, has attended 14 years of annual team building away days and said to me that your session was one of the best he had attended and he was very impressed, particularly with the Tetra map and the application of it throughout the day.
From a personal point of view, I thought the facilitation was excellent, your planning and delivery was extremely professional and fun and that the session was meaningful to all staff levels present, from our grounds person right through the senior management staff to the General Manager.
Becky Holmes, Mystery Creek Events Centre
Over the years we have undertaken many of these Team Building Days and it is always been a challenge to come up with something new and fun. Thank you for making that task so easy this year! Your staff made the day fun and enjoyable at a great location. Feedback from our team stated that they had a great time, with the great Kiwi BBQ Off winning top marks as the event of the day! Thank you Pureoutdoors!