WellSleep, Sleep Investigation Centre

18/05/2026

Something for the teenagers

12/05/2026

Check out this local sleep research opportunity

🍒 Participants wanted: Help us research whether cherry juice improves sleep

If you’ve been having trouble sleeping, you might be interested in joining our research study at the Sleep/Wake Research Centre, Massey University.

We’re exploring whether sweet cherry juice can help improve sleep and wellbeing.

✨ What you’ll do:
• 7-week at-home study
• Drink a small amount of juice each evening
• Wear a sleep monitor
• Complete a quick daily sleep diary
• Complete questionnaires

As a thank you, you can receive up to $100 in gift cards.

👤 You may be eligible if you:
• Are 25–64 years old
• Live in NZ
• Have mild-moderate sleep difficulties
• Are generally healthy

👉 Interested or want to learn more? Click here to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/CherrySleepNZ

10/03/2026

Friday is World Sleep Day - join us for this free webinar (registration required but no charge)

This webinar is free to attend. To register you will need to log in with your member details, or create an account on this website if you're not a member.

22/12/2025

Just a reminder that WellSleep is now closed until the 5th January 2026.
If you need parts for your CPAP machine during this time here are the local supplier details:

Waitangirua Pharmacy (Fisher & Paykel parts):
9am-6pm Mon-Friday: 201 Warspite Avenue, Waitangirua, Porirua 5024
04 235 9340 IN STORE PURCHASES ONLY (MSD quotes available)

NZ Respiratory & Sleep Institute (Fisher & Paykel & ResMed parts)
(locations in Auckland, online and phone orders available)
lab@nzrsi.health.nz
0800 895 120

Eden Sleep (ResMed parts):
9am-4pm Mon-Friday: 74a Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021
(online order available)
www.edensleep.co.nz
0800 333675

LIFE Pharmacy Masterton (Fisher and Paykel parts)
132 Queen St Masterton
Tel: 06 3771296 www.lifepharmacymasterton.nz

If you have a public hospital funded machine which has stopped working please contact Wellington Hospital. 04 8060095.

Merry Christmas from the team at WellSleep.

Send a message to learn more

28/11/2025

A local study looking at sleep and caffeine

⭐ We are looking for research participants for 2026 ⭐

You are invited to participate in our research study, which will help us find out more about how caffeine consumption affects sleep and vice versa.

Who can participate?
We are looking for people who are:
• Currently living in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Aged 18-64 years old
• Working at least 30 hours per week
• In good general health with no current medical condition and/or not taking medication that is likely to affect your sleep
• A non-smoker

What’s involved?
First, you will complete a set of online questionnaires (20-30 minutes in total) to check if you are eligible. If you are selected, you will need to wear a sleep/wake activity monitor (actigraph) and complete a daily sleep diary for 14 days. You’ll start these activities in early 2026.

Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/CaffeineSleepNZ
Please share with anyone you think might be interested!

27/06/2025

Participate in our research project!

📣 Calling all people with endometriosis who have experienced sleep difficulties 📣

You are invited to take part in our research study exploring the role of sleep in endometriosis, healthcare decisions and experiences. Your input can help shed light on an often-overlooked aspect of endometriosis care: sleep.

What’s involved?

You’ll complete a 15-30 minute anonymous online survey about your experiences with sleep, endometriosis symptoms, and healthcare decisions related to sleep. As a thank you, you’ll have the option to enter a draw to win a $50 Prezzee voucher after completing the survey.

Found out more: https://tinyurl.com/EndoSleepNZ

13/05/2025

Sleep and ageing focus groups! Register now!

28/04/2025

07/03/2025

Open to everyone - join us on World Sleep Day to hear about Sleep in Aotearoa/New Zealand with Dr Dee Muller. Free to register. https://shorturl.at/abk9F

Sleep supports us to live our best lives but does everyone in our society have the same opportunities for good sleep health?
Register to attend our FREE webinar here: https://shorturl.at/abk9F

11/12/2024

With Christmas approaching just a reminder that replacement parts for your CPAP machine can be obtained from the following local places:

Fisher and Paykel: Waitangirua Pharmacy 201 Warspite Ave Porirua
ResMed: Edensleep 74A Riddiford St Newtown

WellSleep will be closed from Fri 20th December @ 4pm to Mon 6th January. We look forward to seeing you in the new year!