The Importance of Regular Heat Pump Servicing
Why Regular Servicing is Essential Heat pumps work tirelessly to regulate your home’s temperature, and like any hardworking appliance, they require regular maintenance to function
Join industry expert Sumaria Beaton-Sikisini from Awarua Synergy and find out how you can get power over your power bill.
Join industry expert Sumaria Beaton-Sikisini from Awarua Synergy for an informative workshop on creating a healthy home. With over 20 years of experience in the insulation and heating industry, Sumaria will share invaluable insights to help you create a warmer and drier home. We’ll help you understand insulation, combat moisture and reduce energy costs to create a healthier living environment.
Why host a workshop at work?
Hosting a workshop for staff is an excellent way to foster team building while ensuring that 99% of participants gain valuable knowledge applicable to their own homes. Since we all live in a home, this not only promotes a healthy living environment but also helps prevent illness, leading to reduced absenteeism at work, as supported by research.
Book a free community or workplace workshop in Southland, designed to fit your schedule with sessions ranging from 30 minutes to two hours. These workshops provide valuable insights into how your home functions, efficient heating methods, and identifying key issues that may affect your living environment.
Our comprehensive topics include insulation, heating, moisture management, and electricity, ensuring you gain practical knowledge to improve your home’s comfort and efficiency. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts and make your home a better place to live!
We offer workshops to groups throughout New Zealand, requiring a minimum of 10 participants. Our training packages are comprehensive and based on Kaupapa Maori principles, specifically the HEMI concept, which stands for Heating, Electricity, Moisture, and Insulation.
Our workshops come in two formats: a 1.5-hour session where participants receive a digital manual, a printout of the HEMI plan, and a hygrometer with a chart; and a 4-hour session that includes a printed manual, a printout of the HEMI plan, a hygrometer with a chart, and group activities focused on implementing strategies within the community and whanau.
As a dedicated advocate for healthy homes, Sumaria Beaton – Sikisini has been a pivotal figure at Awarua Synergy for over 20 years. Her commitment to improving the well-being of the Southland community has been recognized with the prestigious Kiwibank Local Hero Award in 2024.
Sumaria’s expertise extends beyond insulation and heating installations. She has developed educational programs and conducted workshops both locally and nationally, sharing her knowledge on how to keep homes warm, dry, and healthy. Her efforts have been described as groundbreaking and impactful, making a significant difference in the lives of many Southland residents.
Under her leadership, Awarua Synergy has successfully upgraded over 15,000 homes, ensuring they are energy-efficient and comfortable. Sumaria’s passion for community education and her innovative approach to home heating and insulation have made her a respected leader in the field.
Sumaria has honed her leadership skills through studies at Auckland University and Stanford University. She and her team have also won several business awards in recent years.
Sumaria’s community involvement is extensive. She has served on numerous boards and committees, including the Insulation Association of New Zealand, the Community Energy Network, Southern Primary Health Organisation, Southern District Health Board, and the Health Research Council of NZ. Her recent passion projects include raising awareness of Dyslexia thinking in the workforce and running Rangatahi Zone, a youth program inspired by the Invercargill Kid Zone.
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