Partner With Us
Looking after your mind is just as important as staying physically safe on site.
Live Well Build Well is here to help New Zealand’s residential construction workers thrive – mentally, emotionally, and physically. It’s a practical, down-to-earth initiative built for tradies, by tradies.
We’re gearing up for our next big step and inviting like-minded companies to be part of the change as a Cornerstone Partner.
Get behind a nationwide movement that’s positive, no-nonsense, and all about keeping our tradies mentally fit – on-site and off.
Social Impressions 2025
Live Well Build Well is already capturing industry attention and building a powerful national presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Tradies Reached In-Person Through Toolbox Talks
We’ve delivered over 77 on-site talks across the motu — bringing mental fitness directly to the heart of where tradies work.
Video Views
2.6% Average Engagement Rate Our content resonates. With industry engagement rates above average, your message will land where it matters most.
Workers in the Residential Construction
With your partnership, we can reach more of them with practical mental fitness tools that save lives, lift morale, and improve performance.
Support the Movement
Backing Live Well Build Well isn’t just ticking a sponsorship box — it’s stepping up as a leader. It’s about being part of something bigger, a movement that’s changing the way we talk about health on site. Mental fitness isn’t just a fancy term — it’s a real skill. And the best part? It’s being shared, one tradie to another, whether it’s over a cuppa at smoko or during a busy workday.
When you support LWBW, you’re not just putting your logo on a good cause — you’re helping build safer, stronger crews who can handle whatever the job throws at them. You’re showing your clients, your team, and your community that your business genuinely cares about wellbeing and backs it with action.
Why Partner With Us?
Scalable, Proven Impact
With over 6,500 tradies reached through Toolbox Talks, more than 1M + social impressions in 2025, and a presence across the country, LWBW is here to spark real cultural change. We’ve got the network, the know-how, and the tools to make a genuine difference.
Relatable, Peer-Led Education
We’re all about real, relatable tradie-to-tradie content. Whether it’s Raf Chats in the ute or on-site talks about keeping your mental fitness in check, we stick to what actually works. No boring lectures, just practical stuff that hits home.
Productivity + Safety Gains
Taking care of your mental fitness isn’t just good for you—it’s good for business too. It helps cut down on sick days, boosts team morale, and sharpens decision-making on the job. In the end, it’s a win-win for everyone involved. Keep your mind in shape, and watch your business thrive.
Workforce Wellbeing is Leadership
Show your clients, staff, and community that you’re serious about building safer, healthier workplaces. Backing LWBW isn’t just good business—it shows your brand cares about something bigger. It’s a simple step that speaks volumes.
Our Partners
We are grateful to the following companies who support Live Well Build Well
Foundation Partners
Associate Partners
Pro Bono Partners
A big shout out to Mike at Revolution Concrete.
Mike is a great example of why continuous learning matters in our industry. Staying curious open to new ideas and willing to learn doesn’t just make you better at your trade it also strengthens your resilience and confidence on and off site.
Just as important is Mike’s willingness to reach out to his mates and stay connected. Checking in having real conversations and supporting each other is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect mental health in construction.
Strong skills strong connections and a mindset of learning go a long way in building a healthier more resilient industry.
#Livewellbuildwell #mentalfitness
Thank you to Mike from Revolution Concrete for sharing what support really looks like on site.
Mike talks about the importance of having a brotherhood group where people regularly check in on each other and stay connected when things are tough.
He also speaks honestly about leadership. Every worker is different and has their own needs, but as a business owner he makes it clear that he is there for his people at the end of the day.
This is what practical mental fitness looks like in construction. Showing up, paying attention, and taking responsibility for the people you work with.
Thank you for being part of the Live Well Build Well community.
#LiveWellBuildWell #MentalFitness
#ConstructionLeadership
TradieWellbeing
Partner Shoutout: @nzcertifiedbuilders and @itm_nz
LIVE WELL BUILD WELL would like to sincerely thank New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) for publishing the insights from our 2025 IPSOS Tradie Wellbeing Survey in their latest NZCB Inhouse magazine.
By sharing this data with their valued builder members, NZCB are helping shine a light on the real mental fitness challenges and strengths within the residential construction sector. These insights support better conversations, stronger leadership, and healthier teams across building businesses nationwide. A big shoutout to ITM - Independent Timber Merchants also for sponsoring our survey for 2025.
You can read the full article here:
https://issuu.com/certifiedbuilders/docs/nzcb_inhouse_december_2025_
Thank you NZCB and ITM for helping build a stronger, healthier construction sector.
If your company believes in the power of people to make a difference, we’d love to talk.
Reach out to Raf directly:
[email protected]
#LWBW #livewellbuildwell #mentalfitness
A big shoutout to Ryan at Waller Projects who explains that not everyone shows stress the same way.
Some go quiet.
Some snap.
Some just need space.
If a workmate isn’t themselves, don’t take it personally, it usually means they’re carrying more than usual.
Give them time.
Give them space.
Check in without pressure.
A bit of patience on site can make a big difference off it.
Build the job.
Build each other.
#LiveWellBuildWell #TradieMentalFitness @itm_nz @sitesafenz @bcito @nzcertifiedbuilders
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to hear from you.
What were your top 3 health habits this year that helped support your mental fitness?
Small habits add up. The ones that kept you steady, focused, or grounded matter.
Drop your top three in the comments below.
Tag a mate who might need a reminder.
👉 Live Well Build Well will share selected responses to help inspire others across the construction community.
Let’s finish the year stronger, together 🌞
#LiveWellBuildWell #MentalFitness #lwbw
Mental fitness is not about big dramatic shifts.
It is about noticing what needs attention and improving it step by step.
Start with one small habit today.
Build it into tomorrow.
That is how we strengthen our resilience.
1% at a time
LWBW supports every tradie to make those small improvements that help you stay mentally strong in the toughest moments.
#livewellbuildwell #LWBW #mentalfitness
LIVE WELL BUILD WELL – PARTNER WITH US
At LIVE WELL BUILD WELL we’re dedicated to strengthening the mental fitness of builders and tradespeople across New Zealand. Our mission is simple: support healthier workers, safer worksites, and stronger resilience across the residential construction sector.
We are now looking to connect with construction businesses who share these values and want to play a genuine role in supporting the wellbeing of their teams and wider industry.
As a partner or sponsor you help us deliver on site toolbox talks, mental fitness resources, contractor interviews, and practical training that makes a real difference to workers facing daily pressures.
If your organisation believes that a healthy workforce is a stronger workforce we would love to talk.
Rafael Caso
Program Lead
LWBW
LIVE WELL BUILD WELL SHOUTOUT
A big shoutout to Builders Academy NZ, a nationwide leader in apprenticeship training for the next generation of builders.
We are excited about what is ahead in 2026 as Live Well Build Well partners with Builders Academy to support their apprentices and builder business owners with practical mental fitness tools that strengthen resilience, confidence and wellbeing on and off the tools.
It was great connecting with John Lightbourne and Isaiah Cassidy, who are committed to lifting the industry and supporting the growth of future tradies.
Here is to building stronger skills, stronger businesses and stronger minds together.
