Celebrating 2023 in Ōtautahi

2023 is coming to an end and our Ōtautahi kaimahi got together to celebrate all that they've achieved this year with a festive Christmas party at New Brighton Surf Club.

Reflecting back on the year and celebrating our successes with our people is important to us and it was great to kick back and enjoy a social event together. This year we also acknowledged the 40 year milestone of Switched On Group, which was founded by Geoff Hughes the same year our CE, his son, Chris Hughes was born. Our wonderful People & Culture Administrator created a 3-tiered cake to mark the occasion which was a special gesture appreciated by all.

Our Ōtautahi team shared kai, cake and christmas crackers as well as acknowledging our values champions with an award ceremony overlooking the panoramic view of the beach.

Each year our people nominate recipients awards that reflect our values to be presented in front of their peers and we're proud to announce our Christchurch winners for 2023!

Hauora Matters
Switched On Housing R10 Sarah Saunders
Switched On Building Solutions Chelsea Sanderson
Shared Services  Bonnie Houston - Edwards

Manaaki at Mahi
Switched On Housing R10 - Megan Keenan
Switched On Building Solutions - Lee-Ann Fullard (Wellington)
Shared Services - Emma Wipou

Helping our Hapori
Switched On Housing R10 - Juanita Gear-Jones
Switched On Building Solutions - Stephen Barlow
Shared Services - Tori Sumner

Customer Aroha
Switched On Housing R10 - Tim Crawford
Switched On Building Solutions - Grace Mkwara
Shared Services - Kirsti Fenske-Buikema

Kā Te Rama A Player 
Switched On Housing R10 - Jenna Blake
Switched On Building Solutions - Brian Giltinan
Shared Services - Grace Colville

Kā Te Rama A Player - Tradesperson of the Year
Megan Schumacher



Rangatira Award
Switched On Housing R10 - Nicola Tse
Switched On Building Solutions - Karl Archibald
Shared Services - Laura Thompson