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Empowering wellbeing for everyone, everywhere, anytime. It's never been easier to access mental health and wellbeing support via ignite.

Ignite was born out of a simple but powerful vision, to make mental health and wellbeing support more accessible to everyone, everywhere, anytime. Whether you're an individual or an organisation looking for a better way to support the mental wellbeing of your people we have you covered.

09/10/2025

We’re nearing the end of Mental Health Awareness Week, and today we’re turning our attention to Take Notice, one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing.

Take a mindful moment with Grant Shepherd, Meditation Teacher and provider with Ignite. In this video, Grant guides us through simple breathing and mindfulness practices that help bring our attention back to the present. These small pauses create space to slow down, ease stress, and find a sense of calm and clarity.

Want to learn more or book a session with Grant? Explore his profile on Ignite Marketplace: https://marketplace.ignite.org.nz/providers/grant-shepherd-meditation-teacher

Stay tuned for our final provider video tomorrow as we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Week!

And don’t forget – enjoy 10% off all Marketplace bookings this week with code TOPUP10.

08/10/2025

We're halfway through Mental Health Awareness Week - let’s get moving! Today, we’re focusing on Be Active, one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing.

Hear from Schynell Coutinho, Dietitian and provider with ignite, as she reminds us that even small, simple movements - like walking the dog or dancing in the lounge - can have a big impact, helping ease stress and brighten your day.

Want to learn more or book a session with Schynell? Explore her profile on ignite Marketplace: https://marketplace.ignite.org.nz/providers/schynell-coutinho-dietitian

Stay tuned as more of our providers share their insights on the remaining Ways to Wellbeing throughout the week.

And remember - you can enjoy 10% off all Marketplace bookings during Mental Health Awareness Week with code TOPUP10.

07/10/2025

It’s the second day of Mental Health Awareness Week, and today we’re focusing on Give, one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing.

Hear from Kandace Smiler, Rongoā Practitioner and provider with Ignite, as she reminds us how giving back to te taiao - to our environment, our ngāhere, our awa, and our maunga - helps nurture balance and wellbeing for ourselves and the world around us.

If you’d like to connect with Kandace for a session, you can book through Ignite Marketplace: https://marketplace.ignite.org.nz/providers/kandace-smiler-rongoa-practitioner

Stay tuned this week as more of our providers share their insights on the other Ways to Wellbeing!

And don’t forget - enjoy 10% off all Marketplace bookings this week with code TOPUP10.

06/10/2025

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is Top Up Together - inspired by the Five Ways to Wellbeing.

Today, we’re focusing on Connection. Hear from Samantha Jung-Fielding, Coach and provider with ignite, as she shares how connecting with others can boost your wellbeing and help us all top up together.

If you’d like to connect with Sam for a session, you can book through ignite Marketplace: https://marketplace.ignite.org.nz/providers/samantha-jung-fielding-coach

Stay tuned this week as more of our providers share their insights on the other Ways to Wellbeing!

And don’t forget, enjoy 10% off all Marketplace bookings this week with code TOPUP10.

03/10/2025

Mental Health Awareness Week is next week!

As part of MHAW, we’re encouraging everyone to ‘top up’ their wellbeing. Book a Marketplace session this week and enjoy 10% off with code TOPUP10: https://marketplace.ignite.org.nz/providers

Plus, join us on Friday 10th October (World Mental Health Day + the final day of MHAW) for our free webinar:
Top Up Together: Strengthening Wellbeing Through Connection

It’s the perfect chance to reflect, connect, and prioritise your wellbeing.

📅 Save your spot now and take a moment for you - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1oyeZmCVT-Ok4l2qHuWH3A

01/10/2025

Navigate menopause with care and confidence. Join our expert panel for practical guidance, cultural insights, and strategies to support your wellbeing during this life stage.

We’re excited to introduce another of our panelists: Helen Duyvestyn, Registered Nurse. With a compassionate, holistic approach, Helen will share how perimenopause impacts both the body and mind, and how focusing on the essentials can ease symptoms.

She’ll offer simple, practical lifestyle tips to support your transition and help you feel more balanced and empowered during this stage of life.

💡 Hear from Helen and our other incredible experts on 17 October – reserve your spot now!

👉 Register for the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H_waYnWyRR-fKt51XbZlvg #/

👉 Check out Helen’s full profile here: https://marketplace.ignite.org.nz/providers/helen-duyvestyn-registered-nurse

26/09/2025

Lead with strength through menopause! Join our expert panel for practical guidance, cultural insights, and strategies to support your wellbeing during this life stage.

We’re excited to introduce the next panelist: Josie Askin, Coach. With deep experience supporting women in leadership, Josie will share how perimenopause and menopause can affect female leaders at the height of their careers.

Drawing on both her own journey and her clients’ experiences, Josie will offer practical strategies - from individual approaches to organisational solutions - to help women maintain confidence, resilience, and effectiveness during this time.

💡 Hear from Josie and our other incredible experts on 17 October – reserve your spot now!

👉 Register for the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H_waYnWyRR-fKt51XbZlvg #/

👉 Check out Josie’s full profile here: https://marketplace.ignite.org.nz/providers/josie-askin-coach

23/09/2025

Looking for a powerful way to wrap up Mental Health Awareness Week?

Join us for “Top Up Together: Strengthening Wellbeing Through Connection,” a webinar marking both Mental Health Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day. 🌍

Psychologist Shaun Bowler will guide us through the five ways to wellbeing and how to weave them into daily life in simple, meaningful ways. We’ll focus on the power of connection, because when we strengthen our wellbeing as a community, the benefits are deeper and longer-lasting.

Walk away with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and a renewed sense of what it means to thrive - together.

🗓️ Friday, 11 October | ⏰ 12pm

👉 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1oyeZmCVT-Ok4l2qHuWH3A

18/09/2025

Step into menopause with confidence! Join our expert panel for practical guidance, cultural insights, and strategies to support your wellbeing through this life stage.

We’re excited to introduce one of our panelists: Kandace Smiler, Rongoā Practitioner. With over a decade of experience in holistic health and the wisdom of Rongoā Māori, Kandace empowers wāhine through mirimiri, whitiwhiti kōrero, karakia, and plant-based remedies to support mind, body, and spirit.

During the webinar, Kandace will share how the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar) and connections with wāhine atua (female atua) provide profound guidance during menopause, offering fresh perspectives on this important life stage.

💡 Hear from Kandace and our other incredible experts on 17 October - reserve your spot now!

👉 Register for the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H_waYnWyRR-fKt51XbZlvg

👉 Check out Kandace’s full profile here: https://marketplace.ignite.org.nz/providers/kandace-smiler-rongoa-practitioner

12/09/2025

It’s Mindfulness Day, so we asked Grant Shepherd, Meditation Teacher and one of our amazing providers, to share his go-to tip for feeling calmer and more present.

His answer? The Mindful Breath.

Just a few minutes of focused breathing can ease stress, quiet the mind, and bring you back to stillness.

💡 Want more mindfulness tools and support? Book a session with Grant through ignite today.

👉 https://marketplace.ignite.org.nz/providers/grant-shepherd-meditation-teacher"

09/09/2025

Spring isn’t just for tidying your home, it’s the perfect time to clear out the mental clutter too.

Just like your wardrobe or pantry, your mind can collect old thoughts, unhelpful habits, and lingering worries that no longer serve you.

Spring cleaning your mind could look like:
- Letting go of negative self-talk
- Creating space for new ideas and goals
- Replacing “shoulds” with choices that energise you

A little mental reset can bring the same lightness and clarity as a freshly cleaned room.

💡 What’s one “mental cobweb” you’d like to sweep away this spring?

03/09/2025

Stuck in a loop of knowing what you want but not moving forward?

Join our upcoming lunchtime webinar with Josie Askin and learn how visualisation and mental rehearsal can help you overcome procrastination, perfectionism, and self-doubt.

You’ll learn practical, science-backed techniques to clear mental blocks and start showing up the way you want.

📅 Don’t miss this chance to shift your mindset and start creating real change. Secure your spot here - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z4VzIEkvTAyoPcCm08EfAA.

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About Ignite Aotearoa

Ignite Aotearoa is a wellbeing social enterprise, backed by Emerge Aotearoa - one of the largest independent mental health organisations in New Zealand. We exist to strengthen community wellbeing by addressing inequity and removing barriers to accessing resources and support.

Our kaupapa meets a vital need for mental health and wellbeing offerings that are evidence-based, fast and easy to access, provide flexible options and cater to a range of budgets. Ignite’s solutions include education, a digital wellbeing platform, and specialised research and evaluation services.

Currently, our focus is partnering with workplaces to enhance employee wellbeing. Over time we will work alongside other groups to deliver next-generation wellbeing solutions, including health providers, schools, iwi and whānau.

Our ultimate aim is to re-invest our profits into providing mental health and wellbeing support for at-risk communities. When you choose to partner with Ignite, you’re supporting a wider vision of a thriving Aotearoa for all.