A standout experience! Powerful, energising, and deeply uplifting. The speakers brought real impact, the vibe was warm and inclusive, and the whole day felt like a genuine reset!
Take Ten 2026
The Atrium, Wintec House, Hamilton City Campus
Description
This is the event people talk about long after it ends!!
We sold out last year, run don't walk, to lock in your tickets!
Every year, something pretty special happens at Take Ten.
A room fills with people from all walks of life…leaders, business owners, HR professionals, community champions, early-career go-getters, all showing up with one thing in common…
Curiosity.
Curiosity to think differently.
Curiosity to lead better.
Curiosity to grow.
So, what is Take Ten?
It’s 10 speakers with 10 minutes each.
Simple, and powerful.
This isn’t your typical leadership or wellbeing conference.
No long-winded keynotes. No fluff. No zoning out halfway through.
Instead, you’ll experience a fast-paced, high-impact morning of powerful storytelling, practical insights, and real, honest kōrero, all designed to challenge your thinking and expand what’s possible for you!
Each speaker brings their own lens. Their own journey. Their own “golden nuggets.”
And with just 10 minutes…they get straight to the good stuff!!
Why do people keep coming back? Well, in their words, it’s:
Extraordinary. Meaningful. Moving. Fabulous. Energising. Mindblowing. Fan-f*ckin-tastic.
It’s inspiring AND it’s useful.
It’s the kind of event where:
You fill your notes app faster than you expected.
You hear something that genuinely shifts your perspective.
You have conversations with people you didn’t even know you needed to meet.
You walk out feeling clearer, lighter, and more intentional!
A heads up…
There are no recordings. No replays.
This is a ‘YOU GOTTA BE THERE’ EXPERIENCE.
So, lock in your ticket today!
If you’ve been before…you already know.
If you haven’t…this is your year!!
Our INCREDIBLE speaker line-up:
Want to have a look at last year's indescribable vibe?
Take Ten isn't possible without the support of some epic local brands!
Want to have a look at last year's indescribable vibe?
Here is a link to a video from last year on Instagram to give you an idea of what the event is like and how it feels to be part of it.
Want to know about us?
We’ll keep it short, we are The Good Day Matrix, a Purpose-led Workplace Wellbeing and Leadership Development Organisation based in the Waikato. Our vision is to see thriving workplaces in Aotearoa!
We develop and lead workplace wellbeing and leadership projects, run workshops, coach 1v1 and hold epic events like Take Ten 2026!!
🗓 Friday 16th October
🕤 9:30am – 1:00pm
📍 The Atrium, Wintec City Campus
🍴Mr Goodfellow will keep you bellies full!
🎟 Tickets LIVE now!!
Ticket prices:
General Admission: $150 + Humanitix Booking Fee
GROUP RATE AVAILABLE for SIX or more attendees, please email emily@thegooddaymatrix.com to kōrero :)
Speakers are subject to change. Let’s be honest, life happens! Plans shift, curveballs get thrown, but one thing’s for sure, no matter what, we’re committed to making sure your Take Ten experience still delivers the vibes, the value, the epic insights, and buzz in the room!!
Lineup
Dame Ranjna Patel
Sir Graeme Dingle
David Galbraith
Nichola Te Kiri
Husain Al-Badry
Tonia Cawood
Erana Severne-Takataka
Debs Brockelsby
Cam Calkoen
Sam Dakin
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Testimonials
Incredible selection of speakers, all leaving me with inspiring gold nuggets!!
I was inspired by the speakers and I took away at least one thing or more from each speaker. I was engaged from the beginning to the end. This event was my highlight of the week.
My first attendance and it was so inspirational and uplifting. Full of self-awareness.
Thanks for all the mahi putting this together. It delivered so much more value than I expected.
Loved how you had a range of speakers. Great platform. Great format. Very creative! Thanks!
FAQs
- Why only TEN minutes?!?!
Well. We've been to a few conferences/workshops/events in our time!
We've seen the yawns, the seat shuffles, and the checking of emails that happen when you are not engaged! So, in 10 minutes, you have no choice but to be absorbed by the speaker! AND the speaker also has only got 10 minutes to share with you...that's where the gold comes from!
Plus, it means our speakers can always come back again to share more epicness 👀
- Do we get food?
OF COURSE! We need to keep the bellies full to keep the mind engaged! Fill out your dietary requirements when you purchase a ticket, and we will do our absolute best to cater to them!
- Where do I leave my waka?
Unfortunately, there is no on-site car parking at WINTEC.
We encourage you to allow plenty of time to arrive, utilise the surrounding carpark buildings and enjoy a stroll to join us at The Atrium.
- Is it recorded?
Kao.
It's a once-a-year experience, and you've GOTTA BE IN THE ROOM to truly absorb the energy and wisdom shared from our speakers!
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