Nicola Turner: Changing small habits for sustainability

Nicola Turner from Mainstream Green talks to about her wellbeing journey

Nicola Turner, founder of Mainstream Green, talks to us about what fills her wellbeing cup and the mission she is on to help create sustainable change within our communities! Topics include the power of pausing, the ability to pour energy into spaces and people that value it as well as simple changes to be more sustainable.

Kale Panoho: Building who you want to be

Online wellbeing interview with Kale Panoho

We talk to Kale about how he manages to juggle growing businesses as well as keep his wellbeing tank full! Hear about the tools, strategies and mindset Kale uses to help him drive forward on his wellbeing journey!

Cecilia Robinson: Passionate about people

Cecilia Robinson talks about her wellbeing journey and healthcare in New Zealand

We kōrero to Cecilia about the realities of juggling corporate work life with motherhood, how she aims to change access to Healthcare with Tend here in New Zealand and the importance there is around leading and building companies with a strong sense of community!

James Ashcroft: Power of forecasting your week

James Ashcroft and his wellbeing journey

We talk to James about his journey with wellbeing and how he juggles this as a director and father! James shares his journey connecting back into his whakapapa, finding a new community in a new region, and his experience with working from home!

Tara Lorigan, MNZM: Building self confidence

Tara Lorigan on her wellbeing journey

Tara talks to us about her journey to founding Company of Women and what this journey was like starting out as someone with little self-confidence, to now being someone that helps others realise their potential and capabilities! Tara shares her identity journey as one that has helped shape her immensely and along the way talks to us about the many tools and tricks she uses for her wellbeing!

Ranjna Patel, ONZM, QSM: Being proud of who you are

Ranjna Patel talks about her wellbeing journey

Ranjna talks to us about her wellbeing and the journey she has with balancing the multiple roles she holds within her community, and more specifically her Indian community. We talk about her journey facing racism and the intergenerational impact this has had on her whānau, and we talk about her mindset and her ability to connect people together to positively impact society.

Kat McIntosh: Don’t sweat the small stuff

Kat McIntosh talks about her wellbeing journey and small business adventure

Wellbeing for Kat is all about making the most of the small things, not seating the small stuff, and learning to grow and navigate challenges as they arise! We talk all about how she juggled a small business, family, COVID and everything in between!

How to Reconnect & Create a Comeback-Friendly Workplace

Life doesn’t stop when we step away from work—whether it’s for parental leave, bereavement, extended holidays, or a well-earned break. 

But coming back? That’s a transition that can feel overwhelming—not just for the individual, but for the whole team.

Our panel kōrero is all about making workplace comebacks smoother, more supportive, and less daunting. 

📅 Date: Thursday, 8th May
⏰ Time: 7:15 AM arrival & breakfast | 7:30 AM sharp start
📍 Location: ANZ Building, Grantham Street

Limited spaces available!