Christchurch DNKBA Discovery Day
Join Designers of NKBA for a day of learning and inspiration!
The 2025 DNKBA Christchurch Discovery Day is an event not to be missed. The programme includes:
Guest Speaker - Natasha Zimmerman
Belongingness expert Natasha Zimmerman will explore the importance of meaningful relationships, sharing fascinating insights from her PhD research. This talk will equip you with a deeper understanding of human connection, along with practical strategies for building authentic relationships, both at work and in your personal life.
FIT NZ Showroom Tour
Join Mark Bartlem and Logan Boakes for a hands-on tour of FIT’s recently refreshed showroom. Take this opportunity to inspect hardware from FIT’s European suppliers like Cinetto, Salice, Vauth-Sagel and Domus Line and to take advantage of Mark and Logan’s phenomenal product knowledge.
Lunch with Hettich’s Specification Team
Join Hettich to learn more about their tailored specification support program and new resources available to Kitchen and Bathroom designers. Enjoy a beautifully catered lunch and discover how Hettich can elevate your specifications from concept to completion.
Parex Presentation
Join the Parex team for an exclusive showcase of innovative kitchen and bathroom solutions:
- InSinkErator Food Waste Disposers – Where does your food waste go? Food waste, the environment and the role of a food waste disposer.
- InSinkErator Specialty Water Taps – A kitchen game-changer. Once you have instant, filtered boiling and chilled water on tap, you’ll never go back.
- Schweigen Quiet Rangehoods – Cooking without compromise. Remove the smoke, odours and noise and experience the joy of cooking.
- Schweigen Quiet Bathroom Fans – The ultimate in performance and protection. Remove steam, odours and condensation and protect your bathroom from mould and mildew.
Guest Speaker - Sian Gillanders, Platinum Designer of NKBA
In this engaging presentation, Sian Gillanders from Finesse Joinery will share how design has shaped her life. Hear Sian’s unique take on using materials in interesting ways for clients on a budget, and how travelling and learning about how other countries integrate design has influenced Sian’s own work.
Resene interactive presentation - details to come!
Event Details
🚌 A bus will transport the group between venues.
🟠 We'll finish the day at the NKBA Canterbury Branch meeting, kindly hosted by Blum.
📍 Timings and the bus pickup/drop off location will be emailed directly to attendees before the event.
🎫 Tickets are $50+GST per person and strictly limited – register by Monday 30 June!
🍎 Includes morning tea, lunch, and drinks and nibbles – let us know if you have dietary requirements when you register.
🎓 Earn 3 CPD points for participating in this event.
DNKBA Discovery Days are aimed at students, designers, and other industry professionals such as joiners or business owners who would like to improve their industry knowledge and network with new and experienced designers.