About Us
Listen Up NZ: A Social Enterprise for Resilient Communities
Empowerment through Education
At Listen Up NZ, we believe disaster resilience starts with empowered people and connected communities. As a social enterprise, our mission is to make lifesaving disaster preparedness knowledge accessible to all, ensuring New Zealanders are ready for whatever comes their way.
What Makes Listen Up a Social Enterprise?
Purpose-Driven, Not Profit-Driven – Our focus is on building community resilience, not just financial gain. Revenue generated goes directly into expanding access, developing resources, and supporting grassroots initiatives.
Education for Impact – Our e-learning platform provides expert-led courses on disaster preparedness, emergency response, and community resilience.
Collaboration at the Core – We partner with civil defence organisations, emergency services, volunteer groups, and local councils to ensure real-world expertise guides our content and initiatives.
Innovation for Good – We develop cutting-edge, accessible technology, like SafeLynx, a solar-powered wireless mesh network, ensuring communities stay connected even when infrastructure fails.
Community-Driven Initiatives – From the 30-Day Resilience Challenge to Resilience Radio and Stories for Stay Strong, we empower individuals and organisations to take an active role in strengthening their communities.
How We Make a Difference
✅ Empowering Communities – Giving people the tools and knowledge to respond effectively in a crisis.
✅ Creating Jobs & Opportunities – Enabling disaster professionals, NGOs, and experts to earn income through online courses.
✅ Strengthening Local Resilience – Bringing education, technology, and hands-on experiences to neighbourhoods through roadshows, training programs, and mobile shake tables.
✅ Ensuring Access for All – Through partnerships and sponsorships, we provide free and low-cost training to at-risk communities.
Join the Resilience Revolution!
We’re calling on businesses, government agencies, NGOs, and individuals to be part of this movement. Whether it’s through partnerships, funding support, or participating in our initiatives, together, we can build a stronger, safer, more resilient New Zealand.
Let’s make resilience a way of life.
#ListenUpNZ #ResilienceRevolution
Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand 7977
