Co-working

Mathias has his fine arts studio at The Button Factory. You'll see him in the day painting the universe ro some far away galaxy. We love his work and can't wait for his exhibition.

Mindfulness coach, mindful leadership consultant, speaker and mentor.

Simon Lee is a yoga teacher, retreat facilitator and wellness educator working both in NZ and abroad. He holds specific interest in restorative practices, addressing the needs of our modern time. His trainings span across Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Traditional Hatha Yoga, Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom and more recently traditional Māori healing. With the foundation of his knowledge grounded in Samkhya Philosophy, he draws inspiration from nature, finding balance / harmony with the self, and all that surrounds.

Marco Meloni is a London-based composer, songwriter, and producer with a distinctive voice in contemporary music. With a comprehensive background in piano, guitar, singing, orchestration, and composition, Marco has honed a unique style that spans a wide range of genres—from classical to ambient, pop to electronic. His extensive body of work includes collaborations with numerous artists, where he has brought his passion for crafting memorable melodies and intricate arrangements to each project.

Whether composing a catchy hook for a pop song or a soaring violin line, Marco's focus remains on creating music that resonates deeply with listeners. In recent years, his interest in media composition has flourished, driven by his ability to capture the emotional essence of a scene and translate it into a compelling score. His postgraduate certification in Music Therapy has further refined his skills in this area.

Marco’s talents have not gone unnoticed; he was recently honored as one of the ten winners of the prestigious Cannes Synch Award for his rescoring of a scene from "The Piano."

Developer of Manawa: Manawa is a movement. Our mission is to create safe spaces where people can explore and express their inner worlds through ecstatic dance and the arts in Tāmaki Makaurau, the ancestral land of the Ngāti Whātua, Tainui, and Ngāti Pāoa peoples.

We truly believe in the healing power of self-expression—it’s like medicine for our souls, guiding us toward living from the manawa (heart).

In today’s world, we’re often divided by religion, politics, worldviews, capitalism, and competitive education systems. These things can create barriers and foster a culture of division.

At Manawa, we’re on a mission to build a community without judgment or competition. Instead, we want to create an environment filled with love, kindness, and respect towards oneself and others.

Our events are all about sparking meaningful conversations through the arts and broadening perspectives. We want to move away from a black-and-white mindset and embrace the grey areas where real understanding happens. By connecting with others in an open and accepting space, we can learn to appreciate the beauty of diverse viewpoints and experiences.

At the heart of what we do is the belief that each of us has a unique heartbeat, connecting us through frequency and energy.

Together, we can create a space where everyone feels valued and heard, and where the heartbeat of the people is felt in every interaction, and where we arrive at the realisation that we are one with the world and the universe.

Photographer, multimedia artist and Speak Story Founder and host.