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There’s something we keep coming back to when we think about LABSNZ…

The people on our stage didn’t just come to teach.
They came to give.

Their knowledge.
Their stories.
Their honesty.
Their vulnerability.
Their time.
Their energy.

Some of these speakers are used to international stages, huge audiences, and rooms far bigger than ours…
yet every single one of them showed up with humility, openness, and genuine care for the people sitting in front of them.

They stayed back for conversations.
Answered questions.
Shared the real parts.
Poured into our attendees without ego.

And we don’t take that lightly.

✨ gave accountability, clarity, and reminded us why client safety and standards matter.

✨ gave permission to create boldly, unapologetically, and with artistry at the centre.

✨ reminded people that burnout isn’t a badge of honour and that slowing down doesn’t mean falling behind.

✨ theincilab challenged the room to think deeper about ingredients, formulation, and what we’re actually using every day.

✨ matriarch.studio reminded artists that authenticity still matters in a world constantly asking people to perform.

✨ .pmu.academy showed that mastery isn’t about perfection… it’s about intention, evolution, and refining your craft.

✨ gave perspective on building a business with strategy, longevity, and confidence behind the brand.

✨ reminded us that boundaries, professionalism, and protection matter just as much as talent.

✨ shared journey, inspiration, and the power of backing yourself even when the path isn’t clear yet.

To every speaker who trusted our stage, our vision, and our people…
thank you.

You helped shape something really special in that room 🤍

Ngā mihi nui,
LABSNZ Whanau 💜💜

The best feedback from LABSNZ wasn’t “great event.”

It was “I felt like I belonged.” 💜

And honestly, that’s the one that will stay with us.

Because yes, we care about the speakers.
We care about the education.
We care about the expo, the demos, the awards, the details, the little things no one sees us stressing over at midnight. 😂

But more than anything, we cared about how people felt in the room.

Whether they felt welcome.
Whether they felt seen.
Whether they felt safe enough to ask questions.
Whether they felt like they had a place here, no matter how long they’ve been in the industry or what part of beauty they come from.

That was always the heart of LABSNZ.

Not just putting on an event.

Creating a room people could walk into and feel like they weren’t on the outside looking in.

So to everyone who told us they felt like they belonged…

That means everything.

That’s the bit we’ll keep building from. 🤍✨

LABSNZ 2027.
Your move. 🎟️

30 April - 1 May 2027
🌊 Napier Conference Centre
🎟 Your tickets are ready when you are
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🌏 www.labsnz.com

LABSNZ 2026 Award Winners ✨

A moment for the artists who put their work forward, backed themselves, and allowed their craft to be seen.

Entering is not always easy.
It takes courage to submit your work.
It takes vulnerability to be judged.
It takes belief to say, “I’m proud enough of this to put it forward.”

To every winner, congratulations.
To every entrant, thank you for being part of something bigger than a trophy.

And to our Founding Members, thank you for standing with LABSNZ from the beginning.
You are the first.
You are the foundation.
You are part of LABSNZ history.

This is what growth looks like.
This is what courage looks like.
This is what our industry looks like when we choose to celebrate the work, the people, and the journey behind it.

Congratulations to our LABSNZ 2026 Award Winners 🤍✨

To the mums.
The step mums.
The nanas.
The aunties.
The mother figures.
The women holding everything together quietly behind the scenes.

Happy Mother’s Day 🤍

Today we celebrate the softness and the strength.
The sacrifices nobody sees.
The love that shows up even when you’re exhausted.

The women building businesses while raising babies.
The women healing while still pouring into others.
The women giving love, strength, guidance, and care even when they’re running on empty ✨

Whether you spent today with your babies, your mum, your chosen family, or carrying someone in your heart…
we see you.

Thank you for everything you do, both inside and outside this industry ✨

Sending love today to every kind of mum and every woman who shows up with that kind of care 💐🤍

TC 🤍

Our MC, our business mentor, our friend… but honestly, so much more than that.

You were with us every step of the way. Guiding us, pushing us when we needed it, but also grounding us and bringing us back to our “why” when things felt heavy.

And there were moments it was hard. Real hard.
But you never let us lose sight of what we were building or who we were doing it for.

You reminded us who we are.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koe ✨

The way you hold space, the mana you bring, and the way you weave culture, connection, and purpose into everything you do… it’s powerful. You made people feel seen, safe, and connected in that room.

We’re so grateful for you. 🤍