24 August 2018
New Zealanders have another chance to purchase packets of the iconic Guide biscuits now on sale around the country for
the final Spring selling season.
A biscuit tin staple for over 60 selling seasons, GirlGuiding New Zealand announced earlier this year that it was now
moving its focus from fund-raising through biscuits to activities and efforts that inspire and empower young women.
Following careful consideration and analysis, the GirlGuiding New Zealand Board decided to stop fundraising through the
sale of Guide biscuits by its membership.
“This is our penultimate biscuit season and we hope the public will get behind our members and volunteers who are
raising funds for the organisation,” said GirlGuiding New Zealand Chief Executive Susan Coleman.
“As we move into 2019 we will continue to evolve to support our mission of enabling girls and young women to develop
into confident, adventurous and empowered leaders in their communities.
“Our volunteers look forward to spending more time delivering a high-quality programme.
“We are reviewing our fund development and volunteer models to provide greater flexibility to those who want to support
us.”
Guide biscuits are baked in New Zealand by Griffin’s Food Company and it has said that it will endeavour to support
GirlGuiding New Zealand in the future.
At the time of the May announcement, Managing Director at The Griffin’s Food Company, Brett Henshaw said “It has been an
honour and a privilege to have manufactured the iconic Guide Biscuits for more than 60 years, and we are proud to have
been a partner in this important fundraising initiative.”
The legendary biscuit will be available from a number of GirlGuiding units throughout New Zealand cities and towns until
12 October, as well as from the GirlGuiding biscuit website.
See where the girls will be selling in your area, or buy online at: https://www.guidebiscuits.org.nz/
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