chnnl Wellbeing Trend &
Recommendations
2025
Supporting Hauora: A Holistic Approach to Workplace Wellbeing
Financial
Wellbeing
Sleep
Tailored
Workshops
Movement
Nutrition
Mindfulness
Executive summary
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SUPPORTING PERSONAL CHALLENGES
Toolkit for Leaders: Supporting Personal Challenges at Work
People don’t leave their personal lives at the door when they come to work. Aotearoa New Zealand is facing
complex, overlapping pressures that directly affect how people show up in the workplace. Personal challenges
such as cost of living stress, geopolitical uncertainty, grief and loss, and mental health struggles are common.
When unacknowledged, these challenges can reduce performance, increase burnout, and damage team culture.
Tailored
Workshops
But when leaders recognise and respond with compassion, it builds trust, retention, productivity, and wellbeing
across the whole team.
Current Factors Affecting NZ Workplaces
1. Cost of Living Pressures
Financial stress from rising essentials (housing, food, fuel) impacts focus, health, and
productivity.
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2. Geopolitical Tensions & Global Crises
Employees with whānau overseas may experience distress, distraction, and emotional
fatigue.
3. Grief and Loss
Ongoing grief from bereavement, illness, or relationship breakdowns can affect emotional
stability and engagement.
4. Mental Health and Burnout
.
Workplace pressure, long waitlists for care, and cumulative stress lead to fatigue,
disengagement, or crisis.
5. Cultural Obligations & Whānau Responsibilities
Cultural and family responsibilities may impact availability, energy, and time, but are part of
holistic wellbeing.
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SUPPORTING PERSONAL CHALLENGES
Toolkit for Leaders: Supporting Personal Challenges at Work
Tailored
Workshops
People don’t leave their personal lives at the door when they come to work. Aotearoa New Zealand is facing
complex, overlapping pressures that directly affect how people show up in the workplace. Personal challenges
such as cost of living stress, geopolitical uncertainty, grief and loss, and mental health struggles are common.
When unacknowledged, these challenges can reduce performance, increase burnout, and damage team
culture.
But when leaders recognise and respond with compassion, it builds trust, retention, productivity, and wellbeing
across the whole team.
Key Practices for Leaders:
Notice Early
Learn your team’s “normal” so you can spot shifts in energy,
mood or behaviour.
Use curiosity, not judgment.
Start Compassionate Conversations
Use open-ended, non-invasive questions:
“How are you doing at the moment?”
“What support might help right now?”
Respect privacy, support doesn't require full details.
Know What’s Available
Keep up to date with internal supports (EAP, wellbeing
champions, HR policies).
Consider connecting people with external supports (mental
health helplines, budgeting services, cultural support networks).
Normalise Seeking Help
Talk about how you care for your own wellbeing.
Celebrate when staff use support systems, not just when they
.
“tough it out.”
Offer Flexibility
Can the workload be adjusted temporarily?
Are there options for remote work, time off, or help with
transport?
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THE POWER OF REST: SUPPORTING SLEEP AND RECOVERY
Quality sleep is one of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, foundations of wellbeing. It
directly impacts mood, concentration, decision-making, and physical health. In today’s fastpaced work environments, supporting healthy sleep habits can significantly improve energy,
safety, and performance.
Our sleep and fatigue support includes access to resources and workshops designed to help
staff better understand and improve their sleep. Topics may include:
Sleep
Understanding sleep cycles and circadian rhythms
Practical tips for improving sleep hygiene
The impact of screen time, caffeine, and stress on rest
Managing work and fatigue
Creating healthy evening routines
How sleep influences mental health and productivity
These sessions can be tailored to your team’s needs and are
delivered in an engaging, accessible way, empowering staff
with tools to rest well and show up as their best selves.
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NUTRITION FOR WELLNESS
What we eat has a direct impact on our energy, focus, mood, and overall wellbeing, both at
work and beyond. Supporting good nutrition in the workplace isn’t just about promoting
healthy eating; it’s about helping people feel their best and perform at their best.
Through our nutrition support offering, we provide accessible tools and resources to help
staff make informed, nourishing choices.
Nutrition
This can include:
Access to the Nutrition for Wellness programme
Bite-sized educational content and tips for busy workdays
Resources for affordable and balanced meal planning
Lunch & Learn sessions with qualified nutrition
professionals
Whether it’s learning how to fuel for energy, eat well on a
budget, or manage nutrition around shift work, these supports
are designed to be practical, inclusive, and easy to implement.
Let us know how we can tailor this support to best suit your
team.
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MOVEMENT AND EXERCISE
Movement is a cornerstone of physical and mental wellbeing. Regular physical activity supports mood,
energy levels, sleep quality, and cognitive function,helping kaimahi show up as their most focused,
present, and resilient selves.
Movement
In the workplace, encouraging movement doesn’t have to mean intense exercise, it’s about creating
opportunities for people to move in ways that feel accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable. Supporting
movement also strengthens team connection and reduces the impact of sedentary work environments.
Our movement and exercise support can include:
Stretch and movement breaks integrated into the workday
Group fitness sessions or walking groups
Desk-based mobility exercises and resources
Workshops on the mind–body connection and the benefits of
regular movement
Support tailored to different ability levels, roles, and cultural
preferences
Whether it’s five minutes of stretching or a team walk at lunch, every
bit of movement counts. Our aim is to help teams build healthy habits
that support long-term wellbeing and performance.
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MINDFULNESS AND GRATITUDE
Mindfulness and gratitude are powerful practices that support emotional regulation,
resilience, and connectionl, both at work and in life. They help create space for reflection,
reduce stress, and foster a more positive team culture.
Mindfulness
In work environments, these practices can act as anchors, helping kaimahi stay grounded,
focused, and more engaged. By embedding moments of mindfulness and appreciation into
the workday, organisations can strengthen psychological safety and overall wellbeing.
Guided mindfulness sessions
Daily or weekly gratitude prompts and reflection tools
Customised wellbeing challenges focused on awareness
and appreciation
Workshops exploring the science behind mindfulness,
gratitude, and their impact on the brain
Culturally grounded approaches that align with Te Ao
Māori values of connection and presence
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Financial Wellbeing Support
Financial
Wellbeing
chnnl has partnered with Naked Finance, a leading Financial Advisory company based in Auckland.
Naked Finance understands the unique challenges kiwis face – balancing professional demands,
supporting others, and navigating a fast-changing economic landscape. That’s why we’ve developed a
Financial Wellbeing Programme designed specifically for kaimahi and their whānau.
With the easy-to-use tools and experienced, qualified and registered financial advisers, this
can help to:
Understand where your finances stand now
Define where you want to be
Build a plan to get there
You invest in the future of others – let us help you invest in yours.
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How we can help:
Financial modelling – Get clear insights to better understand and manage your finances.
KiwiSaver – Get advice on optimising your balance and making the most of retirement.
Investments – Explore smart strategies to grow your wealth.
Insurances – Find coverage that protects what matters most to you.
Mortgages – Receive expert guidance to choose the right mortgage for your needs.
Retirement planning - It’s never too early or too late to start planning for retirement.
Hanga-Aro-Rau employees can book a FREE 1:1 session with Naked Finance through this link.
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Skin Awareness
June team challenge resources available as a workshop, or as a ongoing resource for people to check their skin
and also keep good workplace skin health.
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