MEET THE EXPERTS
From leading designers to product specialists, our line-up of experts will be on hand to share advice, host workshops, and guide you through the latest innovations. Explore their bios below and plan who you’d like to connect with on the day.
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Alex Walls - Walls Studio
FIND ALEX AT ‘MEET THE CREATORS’
Location: Residium Section C, Site 265.
Alex Walls rose to fame on The Block NZ (2014) with her husband Corban. She founded and sold A&C Homestore before focusing on residential renovations. Alex now hosts Love It or List It NZ, bringing her interior design expertise to homes across New Zealand.
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Jeyan Chamanmah - Arc Tiny Homes
FIND JEYAN AT ‘MEET THE CREATORS’
Location: Residium Section C, Site 265.
Jeyan Chamanmah’s Arc creates premium architectural guest accommodations that transform underutilised land into high-yield assets. Built in New Zealand, each design prioritises spatial flow, quality fixtures, and functional, calming spaces for an elevated guest experience.
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Katie Scott - Sticks + Stones
FIND KATIE AT ‘MEET THE CREATORS’
Location: Residium Section C, Site 265.
Katie Scott is founder and principal designer of Sticks + Stones Design, an award-winning architectural interior studio in Northland, Auckland, and the Bay of Plenty. A qualified Architectural Designer, she has received multiple NKBA NZ Excellence in Design awards.
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Mal Corboy - Mal Corboy Design
BOOK A COMPLIMENTARY DESIGN CONSULTATION WITH MAL
Mal Corboy is internationally recognised for creating exceptional kitchens, bathrooms, bespoke furniture, and complete interiors. Best known as one of New Zealand’s most awarded kitchen designers, he brings nearly four decades of experience, technical precision, and refined creativity to every project. A Certified Kitchen Designer and professional member of DINZ, Mal is trusted to deliver sophisticated spaces where elegance and functionality are perfectly balanced.
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Veronika Vuletic - Resene
BOOK A MOODBOARDING WORKSHOP WITH VERONIKA
Veronika Vuletic began her journey with Resene in 2023 at the Mt Roskill Colorshop, where she gained valuable experience in both the technical and creative aspects of colour. With a bachelor’s degree in Spatial Design and a diploma in Interior Design, she has developed a genuine passion for crafting beautiful colour schemes and bringing her clients’ ideas to life. Veronika finds it incredibly fulfilling to help create spaces that not only look stunning but also reflect each client’s unique style. Understanding that choosing colours can feel overwhelming, she is dedicated to making the process exciting, enjoyable, and inspiring.
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Lisa Thesing - Innovative Kitchens
REGISTER FOR LISA’S KITCHEN DESIGN SEMINAR
Location: Residium Conference Room, 10am.
With 30 years of design experience, Lisa Thesing specialises in transforming everyday spaces into beautifully functional kitchens. She is known for maximising layouts, selecting materials with care, and introducing innovative concepts that improve daily living. Lisa’s creative approach is always balanced with her warm, people-centred style, ensuring each kitchen is a reflection of her clients’ lifestyle and personality.
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Michelle Samuels
BOOK A COMPLIMENTARY DESIGN CONSULTATION WITH MICHELLE
Michelle Samuels from Innovative Kitchens is a qualified kitchen and interior designer with diplomas in both disciplines and recognition as a Silver Designer of NKBA. After more than 20 years in project and account management, Michelle followed her passion for design, establishing her own practice to help homeowners create spaces that are both functional and uplifting. She brings strong industry partnerships and a meticulous approach to every project, treating each one with the same care and attention to detail as if it were her own.
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Kristina Storey & Nicky Storey - Wolf & South
BE THE FIRST TO PREVIEW NEW PRODUCTS FROM WOLF & SOUTH
Nicky & Kristina Storey, the dynamic sister-in-law duo behind Wolf & South, Australasia’s exclusive boutique for Coco Wolf’s luxury outdoor furniture. Kristina brings international brand experience and a refined eye for product curation, while Nicky lends her flair for interiors and hands-on client collaboration. Together they craft bespoke outdoor living environments grounded in quality, sustainability and elegant design — locally represented through their Auckland showroom at Residium.
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Kat Lowry & Phil Paterson - Social Light
Kat Lowry, Director
With a decade of lighting design expertise and a background in interior design, Kat brings a refined aesthetic and innovative approach to bespoke lighting. She oversees supplier relationships and overseas manufacturing, ensuring every component meets the highest standards of quality and sustainability. Her meticulous eye shapes Social Light’s products into pieces that both illuminate and elevate interiors.Phil Paterson, Director
Phil began his career as an electrician in the New Zealand Navy, building the technical foundation for his role at Social Light. He drives the business’s operations and leads in-house manufacturing to exceed industry standards. Working alongside Kat, he combines precision with design vision, while his passion for photography captures the craftsmanship and beauty of Social Light’s creations.