The Good Day Matrix

Today we launch our kōrero with proud husband and father Grant Schofield, Professor of Public Health at AUT and among many other things, Grant is also the Chief Science Officer at PreKure. 

We kōrero about mental health, some staggering statistics of our Rangatahi and some handy mindset tools. We also delve into Grant’s idea of free-range kids, sleep and it’s importance, languishing and what it is, acceptance commitment therapy, th...

Harley Pitihira is an Innovation Librarian and an integral member of the Barbershop community here in New Zealand! 

We kōrero with Harley about his whakapapa, whānau, his journey to Kirikiriroa, and the powerful mahi he is doing inspiring the next generation!! 

We also deep dive into Barbershop, what it is and the EPIC journey he has been on with it since High School…including going to represent New Zealand at Worlds later this yea...

You’ve probably heard of Menopause but have you heard of Power Pause?

Jeanette Kehoe-Perkinson founded Power Pause, a movement to create more awareness and understanding around Menopause to retain women in the workplace. She is also a Chief People Officer, and consultant and is on several advisory boards like the University of Auckland Business School!

During our kōrero, we talk about workplace wellbeing, belonging, navigating ment...

Kaylee Bell is an incredibly talented country music singer, from the mighty Waimate, she is a proud South Islander taking her talents to the globe!

Kaylee has many accolades sprinkled throughout her career to date, some include performing as the opening act for Ed Sheeran at his six stadium shows, winning a CMA Award for Global Country Artist and being the most streamed Female Country Artist in Australasia for the past four years! ...

Tesh Randall, is a lady with many missions but all to help make an extraordinary impact! 

Tesh is a wife and also the Co-Founder of Raglan Food Co! She is also the Founding Trustee of The Values Trust! Add into the mix that she is an Edmund Hillary Fellow, an author, philanthropist, connector and more… she is a legend! 

We kōrero to Tesh about her journey with Raglan Food Co, and creating welcoming environments within your workplac...

Hannah Fernando is an exceptional lady who brings the sunshine! She is a wife and Nurse, and is commonly known on social media as That Nurse Hannah! She is also the co-founder of Retro Gym Club- a fun, 80s-loving community that celebrates fitness in a fun way! 

We kōrero with Hannah about her Nursing journey and a special sign that turned Hannah’s one-day of studying Engineering into a pivot to Nursing! We talk through the highs, l...

Sir Graeme Dingle KNZM, MBE and Jo-anne Wilkinson, Lady Dingle CNZM, LLB, are two legends!

Sir Graeme is a legendary adventurer, who has conquered many mountaineering and rock climbing firsts! He is also a builder, painter and author…with a second book coming out later this year! Jo-anne is also an awesome adventurer, she is a lawyer and has held many governance roles in the arts, public and social sectors. 

Together they f...

Today we launch our podcast with one of the best in the business, Seamus Marten! 

Seamus is the co-host of The Between Two Beers Podcast, he has also had an extensive career in the sporting industry, particularly football, which has taken him worldwide! Stepping into the commentating arena, Seamus recently was a commentator at the Pacific Games! 

During our kōrero Seamus openly shares his football journey, the importance of a tight...

Shavawn is a partner and dog mom, and is also a talented marketer having won the Up and Coming Marketer of the Year Award in 2023! 

Shavawn shares with us her parents' decision to move from South Africa to New Zealand for a better life and better opportunities! We talk about building relationships, navigating new cultures, and being yourself in all environments!

Shavawn tells us about her “non-traditional” pathway into marketing, h...

Suzy is a New Zealand Icon, having been on many of our TV screens throughout our childhood, she continues to do incredible mahi within the creative and children's music space!

We kōrero to Suzy about her journey to working in Children’s TV and music, we also dive into her journey being a part of the iconic TV program, You and Me! We also talked about how to write a children's book and what her best tips and tricks are! 

But that’s ...

Tamati is a father and husband, some might know him as All-Black #1099, others might recognise him as a rugby coach and community legend from Porirua!  

We kōrero with Tamati about his whanau and how he and his wife juggle their family of six children! Something Tamati is passionate about is helping others succeed we talk about supporting athletes and leaders to enable them to do their best and why giving back to the community is s...

Laura Casey is a wife and mother of two gorgeous boys! She is also the founder of Waikato-based Charity The Cake Detective! 

The Cake Detective does incredible mahi to help ensure that every child, no matter their circumstances, gets to celebrate their birthday with their own birthday cake! Laura’s talents in baking and decorating cakes are exceptional, and she uses this talent to help kids feel special on their day! During our kōr...

Meg is a wife and mother to her gorgeous daughter Daisy, she is also a radio announcer on The Edge Breakfast! 

We kōrero with Meg about her journey to Radio and her passion for the mahi she does, we also delve into motherhood, mum guilt, the thief of comparison and the power of community! 

We also talk about body image, mental health, social media, journaling, why a good sleep routine is game-changing and Meg’s journey and commitme...

Jay Carter is a proud husband and father to three girls, he is also the Golf New Zealand National Coach and host of the Talking Performance podcast!! 

We kōrero to Jay about his learnings as an athlete within Golf, the desire to love what you do, and navigating your identity as an athlete as more than what you play! 

We also kōrero about his impressive 12-hour walk mission, his family's passion for helping the community, why it's i...

Bridget Williams brings the energy, perspective and genuine want for positive change in our latest kōrero!! 

Bridget is the founder of Bead and Proceed, a social enterprise committed to using creativity as a tool to understand and show commitment towards the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals! She also holds many governance roles within her community all to help drive change!

We kōrero about her journey with Bead & Proceed, th...

A wāhine on a mission, Miria Flavell is the proud CEO and Founder of the first Māori Activewear brand Hine Collection! 

We talk to Miria about her journey from Rotorua Girls High to creating a successful activewear and lifestyle brand, and how the community behind the brand has been critical in driving them forward and continues to spark their passion! 

We also delve into her connection to her identity and the gratitude she has to ...

Brodie has been in the media industry for many years, from speaking on the radio to blessing our TV screens with her humour and uniqueness, she has done it! Now she has her own media company Brodie Kane Media which has many successful podcasts! 

We kōrero about carrying an active lifestyle from a young age, through surf lifesaving and being in the army! We also dive into juggling being in the media and speaking your truth, o...

Angela is the CEO and Co-founder of Clearhead an epic tool that is using AI to help mental health and access to support in Aotearoa! She is also a Doctor, TEDx Speaker, Lecturer and more!  

We kōrero about finding what works for you and not listening to the noise of society telling you how to live your life! We delve into the journey of Clearhead and the incredible mahi that they are doing to help mental health in our country! We a...

Phil is a father and husband, he is also the Co-Founder of @aurorhq! Before founding Auror, he was a corporate lawyer and also has a degree in psychology! A man with a neat journey, who across all aspects is genuinely trying to change the world for the better!

In our kōrero we talk about the juggle of family and business, the need for exercise, how your experiences growing up help to shape your resilience and curiosity, and why ult...