In April 2022 we checked in with the team to find out how connected they feel to the Abletech values and ask if they were empowered to live them each day at Abletech. This blog is a summary of the results from the April survey.

We promoted positive social relationships and celebrated Pink Shirt Day with aroha and respect at Abletech. We joined the Mental Health Foundation’s campaign to open up conversations that prevent bullying and nurture mental wellbeing.

Perhaps it’s a good time to learn (or relearn) how to introduce yourself in te reo Māori.

Our team had a fantastic day with Tania Te Whenua who tailored a Tū Tangata training workshop for us. She included Māori language and customary concepts as they form part of NZ’s shared cultural heritage and identity.

Great to participate in the earthquake drill today.

Two important weeks are marked this week. Deaf Aotearoa marks NZ Sign Language. The Mental Health Foundation of NZ marks Mental Health Awareness.

One of our Abletech Team Values is being Sustainable. For us there are a few themes that sit under that. One is that we value good work-life balance, and building a strong team culture.

🍴Virtual team lunch today. 30 meals at 27 different WFH locations across Wellington 😋

Our Friday tech talks and social gatherings are bringing our team together more than ever. With the Abletech team working from home our virtual meetings are alive and well.

Developers are well versed at working from home. In fact, our developers have been known to code from beaches and snowy alps at the best of times. However, having our entire team locked down and working from home is new for us.

We’ve been working from home, or working remotely, for a few years now. Are you moving into a work from home phase? Here are some things we’ve learnt.

The latest New Zealand Listener highlights recent research into heart disease.

Locate your nearest AED free here:

Last year, my partner and I moved to Canada, mainly to explore the other side of the world from New Zealand. We wanted to be away one or two years, but we didn’t have funds to do that without working.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The Mental Health Foundation of NZ suggest five ways to wellbeing at work. There are lots of ideas here, including being active. This year, with a nature theme, we’re encouraged to get outdoors 🌱 to strengthen our wellbeing and lift our mood.

Radios, torches, batteries, food, medicines, first aid, warm gear, water

Each of us needs a bag we can grab. A small backpack of essential items to grab if you have to quickly evacuate with little or no warning. It’s especially important if you will have to walk a long way to get home during an emergency.

Our app showing AED locations nationwide saved a local life this week. Well done to Alea for using the app to find her nearest defibrillator. Great to see so many AEDs available in the Cuba Mall area:

Kerry Simeon

The UN proclaimed March 20th** International Day of Happiness** to emphasise our need for the ‘happiness and well-being of all peoples’.

He whipped up some fresh ciabatta rolls to go with them.

So since the last time I have not allocated a huge amount of time to the raised bed but I have kept an eye on things and watched as the seeds germinated and the seedlings started to take hold.