MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE SCENES 💚🌱
👉 Maria - As well as being one of our amazing co-founders, Maria is our Business Developer & Project Manager. Her knowledge and experience combined with her playful soul allow her to see the bigger picture of Conscious Kids and its future. Maria is the epitome of a free spirit and can-do attitude!
👉 Rita - Our other co-founder is the wonderful Rita, a Nature Educator by day and Creative Director by night! Firstly, introduced to Nature Pedagogy after her move to New Zealand in 2011, she now lives and breathes it as Nature kindy Leader in Aussie bush lands between our holiday programmes. Double the play!
👉 Liss - Although Liss is our Operations Manager, she's also our jack of all trades and could handle pretty much anything thrown at her! Her passions and experience mean that caring for others is at the core of all she does, including work. Oh, and did we mention she's also an Organisation Connoisseur!
👉 Gabi - And I'm Gabi! Our Social Media/Digital Marketing/And other things in between Manager. I've gone from Teen Volunteer to Assistant to Supervisor and am now in the Conscious Kids team following my interests in Graphic Design and Marketing. I'm so lucky I get to do that through a company that taught me the values and philosophies I hold closest to my heart!
That's us! We can't wait to see you these holidays 🤗
#consciouskids #natureplay #letthemplay
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
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53.8% Human-centred experience and communication
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14.1% Critical thinking
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29.4% Resilience and adaptability
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2.7% Other - I will share below!
Have You Had Your Annual Diabetes Review Yet?
If you live with diabetes, your annual diabetes review with our Registered Nurse is one of the most important appointments of the year.
This check-up isn’t just a routine visit it’s a proactive way to protect your health and prevent complications.
During your annual review, our RN will:
✔️ Check your HbA1c and blood sugar control
✔️ Review your blood pressure and cholesterol
✔️ Arrange blood tests if needed
✔️ Check your feet (early detection prevents serious problems)
✔️ Review your medications
✔️ Support healthy lifestyle goals
✔️ Answer any questions or concerns
Diabetes can affect many parts of the body including your heart, kidneys, eyes, and feet. Regular reviews help us pick up small changes early, before they become bigger issues.
📞 If you receive a recall from us, please don’t ignore it. Booking your annual diabetes review is one of the best steps you can take to stay well and in control of your health.
Your health matters and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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