Well+Wise
About
Well+Wise is a one-day wellbeing and sustainability expo designed to equip employees with practical tools they can implement immediately at work and in everyday life.
The event brings together trusted local providers, experts, and organisations to support healthier habits, stronger engagement, and more sustainable work practices. Employers are invited to offer attendance as part of their wellbeing toolbox, rewarding staff while investing in long-term workplace wellbeing.
When: Friday, 15 May 2026 | 8am to 1pm
Where: Stoney Homestead, 12 Galbraith Greens Silverdale
FAQs
- What can I expect?
You can expect a practical, engaging experience focused on real-world wellbeing and sustainability. The expo brings together a range of trusted local providers, expert speakers, and interactive sessions designed to give you tools you can use straight away.
Throughout the morning, you’ll have the opportunity to explore exhibitor stands, attend short, insightful talks, and connect with organisations offering support across areas like mental wellbeing, workplace productivity, family support, and sustainable living.
Whether you drop in for a session or stay for the full event, you’ll leave with useful ideas, helpful resources, and simple strategies to support your wellbeing at work and in everyday life.
- What if I can't commit to the whole day?
No worries. The ticket options allow for flexibity - come for 8am to 10.30am, 10.30 to 1pm, the whole day, or just for one of the speakers/exhibitors.
- Can I bring a friend?
Of course, just make sure they've registered a ticket for themselves.
- Coffee?
YES.
Allpress + brought to you by Millie's Cafe.
Bring your own keep cup/suitable drinking vessel for a $1 off any hot drink!
- How can I get there?
Silverdale Business has teamed up with Carpoolin to give you priority access
What is Carpoolin?
It's a local ridesharing App, attempting to fulfill what shared transport can look like.
How is Carpoolin different from Uber or taxis?
It's more local and has no drivers.
Instead, we connect people looking to get around and are open to sharing a ride.
Is carpooling legal in New Zealand, and is it covered by my insurance?Yes! and we've got more details on our Legal page;
https://www.carpoolin.co/legal
Insurance covers accidents that qualify as carpooling.
Who will I be riding with? Does the Carpoolin match me with someone?Carpoolin presents Trips happening around you. You're ultimately in the Driver's Seat. This means you can see what makes sense for you. If someone in your neighbourhood also works where you do, perhaps you'd be ideal for carpooling?
It could be a coworker or someone you see at the supermarket. We've also got a feature called Groups;
https://www.carpoolin.co/groups
Groups allow you to find/share existing communities to ensure Safety within them.
How much can I save by carpooling?Based on average commuting distances and gas prices, you can save ~$2,000-$2,500 per year in gas alone!
How do I get started?Download the App, create an account, then a profile. Scan QR code with Carpoolin (scan in-app) to join our Well+Wise group:
- I'm driving, where can I park?
Whilst the encouraged mode of transport is walking, cycling/skating/scootering, catching a bus or.... Carpoolin...
You may park on the surrounding streets, and there is a public carpark parallel to Millwater Parkway (PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE STONEY HOMESTEAD CARPARK):
- Okay, but what about accessibility?
Designated accessible parking is available in the Stoney Homestead carpark, on a first-come first-served basis. Please display your Mobility Parking Permit at all times.
There is a ramp from the carpark down to the venue, with a flat, wrap-around verandah to access the entrance. If you require assistance, please call or text Simone on 021 197 9699.
Inside, Stoney Homestead is step-free and has an accessible restroom.
There will be no strobing lights or loud music.
Speakers
Dr. Barbara Rysenbury
Dr. Barbara Rysenbury has over 10 years of experience coaching executives, with a focus on stress management, self-care, and overall wellbeing, for both individuals and their teams. She also brings extensive experience facilitating workplace mental health initiatives.
Kate Hall - Ethically Kate
Kate Hall, known as Ethically Kate, is a leading sustainable lifestyle content creator and communicator. She is passionate about helping people make more conscious, practical choices, and is known for translating sustainability into something accessible, achievable, and genuinely enjoyable. Alongside her content platform, Kate is an author, TEDx speaker, event host, media contributor, and Newstalk ZB’s sustainability expert. Through her work, Kate empowers individuals and businesses alike to embrace more thoughtful consumption, showing that sustainability can be both impactful and deeply fulfilling.
Lijlanie Viljoen + DIGNIFIED
Lijlanie Viljoen is an accredited mediator and alternative dispute resolution practitioner with a legal background and extensive professional dispute resolution experience. She helps businesses reduce the hidden costs of conflict by offering tailored mediation and conflict resolution solutions that restore clarity, productivity, and mutual respect. Whether navigating tension among staff, addressing employer-employee disputes, or supporting employees through private family breakdowns, she brings calm, structure, and resolution. With her legal background, commercial-, cultural- and family dispute resolution expertise, she empowers workplaces to move forward with dignity and less disruption.
Rodney Women's Refuge
Rodney Women’s Refuge supports women and children impacted by family violence through safe accommodation, advocacy, practical support, and community-based services across Rodney and North Auckland.
Christine Paul + Breflex
Christine Paul is the founder of Breflex Fitness, a boutique wellness studio helping busy people build strength, energy, and resilience through time-efficient, science-backed training.
Anna Sloan + Nutrition Connection
Anna Sloan is a New Zealand Registered Dietitian with over 20 years’ experience helping people improve their health through practical, evidence-based nutrition.
Gui + Ekos Kamahi
Rethinking Climate Action: A Practical, People-First Approach. Climate change isn’t just a government or corporate issue. It impacts all of us, every day. In this session, Gui from Ekos explores how climate change is already shaping life and business in New Zealand, and why real progress depends on collective action. This is a practical, down-to-earth conversation focused on what individuals, teams, and businesses can actually do, without the jargon. You will gain a fresh perspective on how small, meaningful actions can create real impact, along with a simple way to identify where you can contribute. Walk away with one clear action you can take immediately, and a renewed sense of how everyday choices can help build a more resilient future.
Exhibitors
Abeeco
Meet abeeco and chat with our resident naturopath, Rebecca Wood, for practical, personalised advice on staying well all year round. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your immune system, improve energy, or simply feel more resilient through winter, Rebecca will share simple, natural strategies you can start straight away. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore abeeco’s range of premium health products and learn how they can support your wellbeing. Walk away with clear, actionable tips to help you and your team stay healthy, energised, and thriving - both at work and beyond.
Anna Geraets + Beyond Pelvic Floor
I am an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, specialising in Pelvic and Women's Health. In my clinical practice, I have enjoyed effectively incorporating Clinical Pilates into individualised rehabilitation programs, primarily conducting one-on-one sessions and small group classes on the reformer. I treat all things pelvic health including bladder and bowel dysfunction, pregnancy and post partum, persistent pelvic pain, prolapse management and pessary fittings.
Tara Salthouse + Body Sanctuary
At Well+Wise, we’ll be offering complimentary chair massages and will be available to chat about supporting relaxed, sustainable productivity at work, pop on by and say hello! At Body Sanctuary, we focus on helping you feel and function at your best. We offer a range of bodywork treatments, including relaxation, pregnancy, sports, deep tissue and Thai massage, advanced facial massage (remedial, lifting and sculpting), manual lymphatic drainage, and the Feldenkrais Method. Our treatments can support: • Reducing tension and stress • Pain relief • Restoring movement • Improving balance and posture • Creating greater ease in the body • Reducing fluid retention and swelling • Headaches and migraines • And more You’ll find our clinic at 12 Silverdale Street, where our team of experienced therapists is available, or we can come to your workplace to provide treatments, talks, or workshops.
Christine Paul + Breflex
Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better. Whether you’re at a desk, on your feet all day, or constantly on the go, how your body feels has a direct impact on your energy, focus, and overall wellbeing. At Breflex Fitness, we take a smarter approach to movement, focusing on effectiveness over time. From EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation), a highly efficient form of resistance training, to our group classes including HIIT Pilates, tone and sculpt Pilates, dynamic yoga flows, and restorative sessions, everything we do is designed to help you get real results that fit into real life. At Well + Wise, join us for a 30-minute interactive session where you’ll be guided through The Breflex Reset—a simple 3–5 minute grounding and movement sequence you can use anywhere to quickly reset your posture, release tension, and boost your energy during the day.
Coast Physio
Coast Physio is a trusted physiotherapy provider on the Hibiscus Coast, with clinics situated in Silverdale, Whangaparaoa, and Orewa. The team are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that helps individuals of all ages and abilities return to the activities they love. The Coast Physio philosophy is centred on understanding you and your injury. Using a variety of techniques, their team aims to help you return to your normal sports, work, and activities. Treatments are tailored to meet your individual needs.
Gui Berringer + Ekos Kamahi
Passionate about driving transformative change, I specialize in sustainability, carbon accounting, and environmental management. From auditing to consultancy and heavy industrial manufacturing, my journey has been about forging collaborative teams and crafting innovative strategies for sustainable operations. As a Team Leader at Ekos Kamahi, I help businesses navigate climate change, guiding them toward leaner, cleaner, and more resilient futures.
Kirsten + Connected Families Chiropractic
At Connected Families Chiropractic, we are inspired by life. We are dedicated to supporting and empowering families as they navigate life’s transitions, challenges, and milestones with greater ease and confidence and to live as their best expression of themselves. We're a little different here at CFC and love share our curiosities with our community. At CFC, all things are possible :) Our community will walk away with a free nervous system check, insight on what people can do to help their nervous system function better under life's stressors, and a taste of all things possible! Pain is a common thing for many of us to navigate in life and lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Trials show that people under Chiropractic care have less days off injured or sick due to their bodies functioning at a higher optimum. But, there is so much more than easing pain with optimal nervous system function. We like to go a little beyond what the mind thinks reasonable :) a happier, healthier day to day for us all creates something pretty spectacular in our community.
Leanne Harrison + The Relaxation Studio
Leanne Harrison facilitates conversations to help individuals and teams to create greater clarity, ease and practical change. Her approach is simple, grounded, and focused on tools that can be applied in everyday situations. Through a combination of conversation and simple, effective tools, she supports people to embrace life to its fullest potential.
Lijlanie Viljoen + DIGNIFIED Mediation & Divorce Settlements
Workplace stress doesn’t always stay at work and personal conflict doesn’t stay at home. When employees are navigating relationship strain, separation, or ongoing family conflict, it quietly impacts focus, decision-making, and overall wellbeing. This practical Well+Wise session is designed to equip attendees with simple, effective tools to manage difficult conversations, regulate emotional responses, and approach conflict with greater clarity and confidence; both at work and in their personal lives.
Michal Garvey + Foodprint
Michal Garvey is on a mission to empower Aotearoa to take action against food waste. She is the Founder and CEO of Foodprint, an award-winning app connecting consumers to discounted, surplus and imperfect food from local eateries, preventing it from going to waste. Foodprint launched in 2019 and now has a presence in most major centres around the country. They partner with everyone from local cafes and bakeries to national brands like Four Square, New World, GoodFor and Muffin Break to locals like Clara Cafe, Dannic Drinks, Salsaroha and Cob-Vienna; all rescuing thousands of food items and reducing emissions every week. Michal’s background spans start-ups in both Aotearoa and London. Her work at Foodprint has earned recognition from Best Design Awards, the University of Auckland’s 40 Under 40, being named one of the Top 50 Women in Food and Drink and she is an Eat New Zealand Kaitaki.
Rodney Women's Refuge
When employees understand the realities of family violence, they are better equipped to support colleagues, customers, friends, and whānau with care and confidence. For employers, this kind of awareness strengthens workplace culture, improves psychological safety, and helps teams respond to sensitive situations in a more informed and compassionate way. It also gives staff practical people skills they can use immediately, both at work and in everyday life.
Sav Man + Carpoolin
Saveun Man is the founder of Carpoolin, a New Zealand carpooling platform making shared transport simple, safe, and accessible. With a background in game development and experience leading teams on large-scale projects like Path of Exile, he brings a strong focus on systems design and user experience. Through Carpoolin, we're working with all available parties to reduce congestion, lower emissions, and create smarter ways for communities to commute. From Saveun, "We're honored to be working with Silverdale Business to offer a grass roots solution to address this common transport challenge many of us face."
Sobhna's
Attendees will walk away with simple, practical cooking skills that make healthy eating easy, even with a busy schedule. They’ll gain confidence in preparing nourishing meals that support energy, focus, and overall wellbeing. Each person will leave with a quick, nutritious recipe and easy meal prep tips they can use straight away—designed to be realistic, time-efficient, and repeatable.
Sydney Straver + &BLOOM
Sydney is passionate about driving real progress in sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance framework. With a strong track record supporting European companies to move their sustainability agendas forward, she now brings that experience and best practice to the Pacific. What sets her apart is her focus on value; helping investors and businesses uncover opportunities where sustainability and commercial impact go hand in hand.
Tracy Tuffnell + U Heal U
Tracy Tufnell is a Women’s Hormonal Health Educator and founder of U Heal U Holistic Health. As a Fast Like a Girl Certified Coach, she helps women understand what’s really happening in their bodies through a lifestyle and education-led approach. After seeing how unsupported and confused women felt during perimenopause, Tracy created her signature framework, PeriPrep™ - designed to bridge the gap between confusion and clarity. Her work blends modern science with evolutionary biology, helping women (and workplaces) understand how to support energy, hormones, and wellbeing in a way that actually fits the world we live in today.
Schedule
- 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Christine Paul + Breflex
Join us for a 30-minute interactive session where you’ll be guided through The Breflex Reset: a simple 3-5 minute grounding and movement sequence you can use anywhere to quickly reset your posture, release tension, and boost your energy during the day. What you’ll walk away with: • A practical reset routine you can start using immediately • A better understanding of how to train for effectiveness, not just duration • Simple tools to help you feel less stiff, more energised, and more in control of your body • Knowledge on how Breflex can support your fitness and wellbeing. Experience It for Yourself: Throughout the day, Breflex will be offering 30-minute taster sessions, giving you the chance to experience our classes and our approach to movement first-hand. Why this matters: When people feel better physically, they bring more energy, focus, and consistency into their day. This session equips attendees with realistic tools they can actually use, supporting wellbeing, productivity, and a more positive work environment.
- 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Rodney Women's Refuge
Rodney Women’s Refuge will bring frontline insight into the realities of family violence, community support, and the practical ways workplaces can respond with greater awareness and care. In this practical and thought-provoking session, a representative from Rodney Women’s Refuge will help you better understand the hidden dynamics of family violence, coercive control, and intimidation, and why these issues matter in workplaces and everyday life. This is not just about crisis response. It is about recognising the signs earlier, responding more safely, and building workplaces and communities where people feel informed, supported, and able to act. You will leave with: · A clearer understanding of what family violence can look like beyond physical abuse · Practical insight into coercive control, isolation, intimidation, and other warning signs · More confidence in how to respond safely and appropriately if someone discloses abuse · A stronger awareness of how workplaces can play a positive role in safety, wellbeing, and support You will be able to immediately apply a simple but powerful shift: looking beyond visible injuries and recognising behavioural red flags such as fear, withdrawal, constant check-ins, anxiety around phones, or a partner controlling transport, money, or communication. You will also take away practical guidance on how to respond with empathy, without judgment, and where to direct someone for specialist help. When employees understand the realities of family violence, they are better equipped to support colleagues, customers, friends, and whānau with care and confidence. For employers, this kind of awareness strengthens workplace culture, improves psychological safety, and helps teams respond to sensitive situations in a more informed and compassionate way. It also gives staff practical people skills they can use immediately, both at work and in everyday life. This session offers meaningful, real-world knowledge that can help create safer, more connected workplaces and communities.
- 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Gui Berringer + Ekos Kamahi
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Kate Hall + Ethically Kate
Sustainability doesn’t have to be overwhelming, expensive, or all-or-nothing. In this interactive Q&A session, leading sustainable lifestyle communicator Kate Hall (Ethically Kate) will unpack how individuals and businesses can make more conscious, practical choices that genuinely fit into real life and real workplaces. Known for translating sustainability into simple, achievable action, Kate will explore how small shifts in thinking and behaviour can reduce waste, improve decision-making, and create more intentional everyday habits without adding pressure or complexity. You will have the opportunity to ask questions directly and gain practical, realistic guidance on how to bring sustainability into both personal routines and workplace culture in a way that is accessible, meaningful, and sustainable in every sense of the word. This session is designed to help you walk away with clearer thinking, practical ideas, and renewed confidence that your everyday choices can have real impact.
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Dr. Barbara Rysenbry + Umbrella
The ABC's of Self-Care Caring for others starts with caring for ourselves. This session explores the impact of stress on our wellbeing and introduces practical, evidence-based strategies for maintaining balance and vitality in a demanding and important environment. Using the simple yet powerful framework of Awareness, Balance, and Connection (ABC), you will: • Recognise your own early signs of stress and understand why self-care matters. • Explore strategies to balance work, play, and rest—including boundaries, recovery routines, and healthy lifestyle practices. • Reflect on the importance of connection—with personal values, colleagues, and support networks—so that wellbeing becomes a shared responsibility The session provides opportunities for reflection and introduces practical skills that you can apply immediately, helping you sustain your energy and wellbeing while supporting the team you work with.
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Anna Sloan + The Nutrition Connection
Nutrition for Energy, Focus & Performance at Work With Anna Sloan, NZ Registered Dietitian With so much online nutrition (mis) information, people are making decisions that can negatively affect energy levels, health and mental well-being. Busy workdays can leave energy levels crashing and focus slipping; often driven by what (and when) we eat. In this practical 30-minute session, experienced dietitian Anna Sloan shares simple, evidence-based strategies to help you fuel your body for sustained energy, sharper thinking, and better performance throughout the day. She will cover life-stage nutrition – what to focus on for those in their 30s, 40s, 50s and above, as well as red flags for undiagnosed medical conditions. This is not about diets or perfection. It’s about realistic, easy-to-apply habits that work in real workplaces that help people cut through confusion and build habits that support better energy, focus, and long-term wellbeing. What you will walk away with: • A clear understanding of how nutrition impacts energy, concentration, and productivity • Simple, go-to strategies to prevent mid-morning and afternoon energy slumps • Easy meal and snack frameworks that remove guesswork from busy days • When to seek more investigations / how to have that conversation with your doctor You will also leave with a simple “build-your-plate” and snack formula you can use immediately to create balanced meals that support steady energy and focus; at work or at home.
- 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Lijlanie Viljoen + DIGNIFIED Mediation & Divorce Settlements
Conflict & Productivity in the Workplace Presented by Dignified Mediation & Divorce Settlements Workplace stress doesn’t always stay at work, and personal conflict doesn’t stay at home. When you are navigating relationship strain, separation, or ongoing family conflict, it quietly impacts focus, decision-making, and overall wellbeing. This practical Well+Wise session is designed to equip you with simple, effective tools to manage difficult conversations, regulate emotional responses, and approach conflict with greater clarity and confidence both at work and in your personal life. What you will walk away with: • A clear understanding of why conflict escalates and how to de-escalate it • Practical communication tools to handle emotionally charged conversations • Techniques to stay calm, focused, and constructive under pressure • A framework for approaching conflict that reduces stress and improves outcomes • Free access to a co-parenting communication resource, designed to support parents who are struggling to communicate effectively after separation • Better understanding of government funded Family Mediation Why this matters: When you are equipped to manage conflict more effectively, the benefits flow directly into the workplace. By being equipped with practical conflict management tools, businesses can: • Improve communication, reduced interpersonal tension • Support employee wellbeing during high-stress life transitions • Strengthen resilience, focus, decision-making and problem solving • Foster a more empathetic, stable, and productive team culture
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