The kitchen is more than a place to cook. It's where conversations happen, families gather and everyday life unfolds. Join us for an inspiring evening as three local experts share practical ideas to help create a calmer, more enjoyable home.

You'll discover:

Creating calm through thoughtful renovation

How renovation can reduce daily chaos
Designing a kitchen that actually works for your life
Tips for low-stress renovation decisions

with Kitchen Renovation Expert - Maree de Latour

Maree’s experience in hotel design drives her desire to provide clients with a design solution that reflects both their personality and lifestyle. She feels strongly that our homes should be unique to our way of living and not be a cookie cutter solution.

With years of sourcing all types of products both in NZ and overseas she has a huge product knowledge and has specialist solutions at her fingertips. Maree works closely with her husband John to deliver solutions to client’s renovation needs. Together, they hope their customers will get the solution that is truly reflective of their unique wants and needs. They deliver this using a consultative approach and proven processes.

Creating calm through connection

Confidence in communication at home and beyond
Reducing stress through better conversations
Strengthening connection in everyday life

with Communication & Acting Coach - Elena Stejko

Elena Stejko is an award winning actress with extensive experience on stage and screen. Elena has worked in the industry for over 25 years and has over 30 years of international teaching experience. Elena is regularly invited to teach and direct at the Unitec Performing arts school, Toi Whakaare drama school, Actor’s Program and South Seas film & television school.

Creating calm through simple food systems

Reduce the daily mental load around meals
Simple planning, prep and real food habits
Simple ideas to elevate everyday food

with Kitchen Confidence Coach - Stephanie Johnstone

Steph Johnstone is the founder of Living Well with Steph, and creator of the Kitchen Reset™ concept. She believes the kitchen should be the heart of the home—not a source of stress—and helps people create simple systems that make everyday cooking, entertaining and sharing food feel easier and more enjoyable. Steph is also an independent Thermomix® Consultant, using this versatile kitchen tool to demonstrate practical ways to simplify everyday cooking and help people build confidence in the kitch

Included - Welcome cocktail (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), nibbles, opportunity to meet local experts

Giveaways

Kitchen Concept Design Consultation (valued at $1500)

Steph's Kitchen Social (For you and 3 friends - Value $350)

Creating Confidence, Presence & Voice Session (one hour session - $180)

Contact the host of NZBW After 5 - Chaos to Calm (Member only event)