“They (the Daltons) are very caring, the passion is there, they feed them, go the extra mile…. We can see it filtering down. If it does me out of a job, it’s a good thing.” Thames Court manager Barry Wigzell, Eco-Vision blooms in Miranda, Waikato Times Aug 2, 2008

“…he’s excellent ( referring to Karl Tapp, one of Te Whangai’s members), just the best in the book, the hardest-working man I’ve ever employed over 50 years.” Jim Banner,  Eco-Vision blooms in Miranda, Waikato Times Aug 2, 2008.

“It’s a lovely place. I can’t wait to get here in the morning, it’s a nice atmosphere and I meet different people.” Sandy Simmons, one of the first team members and now supervisor at Te Whangai. Eco-Vision blooms in Miranda, Waikato Times Aug 2, 2008

“They have been real supportive, they make things so much easier. If you grab what they offer then you will go a long way, pull yourself out of the rut.” Karl Tapp, Te Whangai member now employed as a supervisor at DB Builders. Eco-Vision blooms in Miranda, Waikato Times Aug 2, 2008

“They are reaching parts of the community that wouldn’t normally be able to be reached. They are providing that transitional step, for me that is the key.” Julie Dolan, regional labour market manager, Social Development Ministry. Eco-Vision blooms in Miranda, Waikato Times Aug 2, 2008

“I’ve been impressed with the number of people who have come out of here and gone on to full time jobs. They get a work ethic here and away they go!” Allen Macdonald, retired chemist who volunteers one day a week.

“Te Whangai clearly has built and established mutually beneficial relationships to move your vision forward that both honours people and regenerates the natural environment and your relationships benefit across social, environmental and economic spheres. You invest in many facets of the community that are inspiring: health, work, economic, opportunity, nutrition, education, safety, partnership, environmental services, and your partnerships across agencies and within the local community, grow the commitment toward a Te Whangai vision.” 

The Sustainable Business Network, 2008

“There’s not many people who can say they love their job.” Sandy Simmons, Te Whangai member, quoted in interview for Hauraki Herald, August 22, 2008