Welcome to KauriBox!

Hi, I'm Kala! I'm a registered Occupational Therapist with a deep passion for helping older adults live independently, confidently, and connected within their homes and communities. I'm equally committed to educating and empowering the people who support them, because great care starts with great understanding.

Meaningful living is at the heart of everything I do. I believe that ageing well isn't just about getting by, it's about thriving with joy, dignity, and a strong sense of self.

My understanding of ageing well comes as much from my own family as it does from my professional training. Watching my grandparents live full, independent lives has taught me more than any textbook could and it's that lived experience, paired with my OT training, that shapes everything I do.

KauriBox grew from that belief. It's my commitment to our ageing community and the families who love and care for them. This work is ever-evolving, and I show up every day ready to learn, grow, and deepen my mission to help people age well and age in place.

Outside of work, I'm a rural contractor's partner and a mum to two school children. You'll find me at the gym, helping on the farm or in the garden growing flowers. I also deeply cherish the time I spend with my own grandparents, step-grandparents and grandparents in law. Six of whom I'm privileged to still have and two that have made it to their 90s! They have all lived and continue to live remarkably independent lives. They are living proof of what ageing well truly looks like, and a constant reminder that this kind of life isn't just possible, it's what everyone deserves. They inspire me every single day, and they are the heartbeat behind everything KauriBox stands for.

Thank you for being here, and for letting KauriBox be part of your journey in supporting the people you love.