Making a Difference




The vision and purpose of Harrison Grierson is 'Creative Thinking | Better Environments' and this way of working is inherent in the way we do business and in the way we live our lives. Our work in the natural, social and built environments carries the significant responsibility to do the best possible job we can for the current and future generations, whatever their social standing, political or religious beliefs, or economic status.
 
'Making a Difference' is not policy at Harrison Grierson, it’s a way of living. The Company supports staff involvement in initiatives that relieve stress on the precious ecosystems that sustain our planet as well as staff involvement in the efforts of humanitarian and charitable organisations to fight poverty, cure disease and bring water and sanitation to populations in some of the world’s poorest nations. The Company also supports staff initiatives that give our young people a hand up in making career choices that hopefully benefit them, their families and their communities.
 

Recent Company and staff contributions include:
At Harrision Grierson we are dedicated to supporting charitable organisations and help them make a difference where it counts. read more
October 2011 - Charity Begins at Work
Harrison Grierson recently donated staff time and supported a number of its staff who participated as donation collectors for this year's Pink Ribbon Appeal. read more
Harrison Grierson has recently established the Women Professionals Group (WPG @ HG) to address issues specific to women within the organisation. read more
FutureIntech introduces young people around New Zealand to the possibilities that await them if they take up educational opportunities in science, engineering and technolgy. read more
Harrison Grierson held its sixth annual Staff Cultural Diversity Day at its head office on 20th May. The day is part of what we do to value diversity and create inclusive workplaces. read more
Alastair Kent-Johnston, Harrison Grierson's Managing Director, is pleased to announce the release of Harrison Grierson Group's 2010 Sustainability Report. read more
This year for the Oxfam World Water Day Corporate Challenge, Harrison Grierson entered two teams of four members from two offices. read more
While at the University of Auckland studying civil engineering Kate Draper won the Harrison Grierson Prize for outstanding achievement in Water and Wastewater Engineering. read more
The Intergenerational Living Society of New Zealand and Harrison Grierson urban designers are working closely together to progress a range of housing and community living concepts.. read more
Harrison Grierson continues its programme of providing financial support of research projects and mentoring of students studying at the University of Auckland's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. read more
Motutapu Island, in the Hauraki Gulf, is the site of a major revegetation and pest eradication programme led by the Motutapu Restoration trust read more
To celebrate World Environment Day (5th June) and to show their support for sustainability staff at Harrison Grierson chose more sustainable modes of transport for getting to and from work on Friday 4th June. read more
A group of Harrsion Grierson people participated in a fun-filled day at an Auckland beach to raise funds to help communities around the world have access to clean drinking water. read more
Harrison Grierson has an active partnership with the governmental organisation, 'FutureIntech' that extends back over a number of years. The Company volunteers the time and support of some of its bright, young graduates read more
Harrison Grierson recently conducted a survey asking staff what charities they financially supported. The Company has since decided to make regular donations to the three most popular charities nominated and these are read more
A number of Harrison Grierson staff are members of the voluntary organisation 'Engineers Without Borders, New Zealand' (EWBNZ). This is an organisation of professional and student engineers who share a vision to read more
In the economically difficult times during 2009 Harrison Grierson made financial contributions to the Salvation Army in Australia and New Zealand to read more
Team Harrison Grierson took part in Oxfam's World Water Day Challenge 2009 at Cheltenham Beach, Auckland and came read more
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