Others involved

OpenStrategy

OpenStrategy is a Canterbury-based company that has developed an online method of capturing complex information and using input from stakeholders and the public to sort the information into the form of a strategy. Developed over the last five years, the Open-Strategy methodology has been extensively used in the UK for a range of public projects, is now being used in New Zealand with the UK experience to draw upon.

The key people from Open-Strategy are:

• Phil Driver – director
• Rosie Driver - analyst

Network PR

Network PR is a New Zealand company specialising in strategy development and consultation. Network is responsible for assisting the Steering Group mount stakeholder and public consultation

The key people from Network PR involved with the project are:

• Geoff Henley – director
• Anna Mahoney – account manager

ECan Secretariat

A secretariat of personnel from ECan are assisting the programme from a technical point of view. This involves assistance with scientific information and studies such as those undertaken at Stages 1 to 3, additional studies (as required), water management policy and project planning.

The key people from ECan involved with the project are:

• Bryan Jenkins – strategic advice
• Ken Taylor – environmental scientific advice and support
• Jackie Curtis – external relations
• Christina Robb – water management policy advice
• Josie McNee – stakeholder liaison

Stakeholders

A wide variety of stakeholders have been involved with the programme right back to Stage 1 of the water study. Stakeholders involved in the programme will be recorded on a database as they become involved.

A large number of interested people from across the Canterbury region have been involved to date on development of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy programme. This will continue in 2009.