Get your project moving.
Clear scope, coordinated people and a practical path to delivery.
Talk about your projectWhat should be working by now?
Digital solutions for the work that’s holding you back.
Before we build,
we understand.
We listen to your people and look at how the work happens. Then we agree what needs to change.
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Less friction.
More possibility.
Find your starting point Make everyday work easier.
Custom apps and tools that connect systems and cut repeated work.
Explore our mahiKnow what to build next.
A focused discovery sprint to test the idea and agree a first scope.
See how we work
Local understanding.
Shared ambition.
Based in Aotearoa. Working with businesses everywhere. You’ll work with Kory and the specialists your project needs.
Talk with Kory ↗Your questions, answered.
What does MindLabs do?
We help with apps, workflows and digital projects. We start by understanding the problem, then agree the right solution and scope.
Can we work together if we’re based elsewhere?
Yes. We work with businesses across New Zealand and beyond. We’ll agree a way of working that suits your team.
Do I need a finished brief?
No. Bring an example of what isn’t working. We’ll help you work out the next step.
How do we start?
Start with the free Digital Friction Snapshot or send an enquiry. The snapshot asks seven questions, offers an optional time-cost estimate and helps you prepare for a conversation. Any paid work is agreed separately.
Start your free snapshot ↗Your free Digital Friction Snapshot
What’s getting
in the way.
Seven questions to find your starting point.
Your first insight appears before we ask for your email.
Business time-cost calculator
What is the
workaround costing?
Estimated annual time cost
8 people × 3 hours × $45 × 46 weeks
Illustrative estimate from your inputs.
Not guaranteed savings.
How we work: Connect. Listen. Solve.
Your next steps.
Our Mahi — MindLabs project work
Good seasons
start with
connected people.
SeasonReady
A worker app and employer dashboard designed around seasonal life in New Zealand.
In development · Coming soon
Read the SeasonReady story →Save your Digital Friction Snapshot
Your snapshot.
Start with one recurring workflow.
Write down each step, who touches it, and where time disappears. A clearer picture starts there.
Save your answers, time estimate and next-step checklist.
A self-assessment, not a tailored diagnosis.
Your snapshot is ready.
Your details and assessment answers have been saved. Download your snapshot below.
Ready to discuss it?
About MindLabs
Good work starts
with understanding.
We’re a New Zealand digital studio led by Kory Ihaia. We listen first, then build around what your business actually needs.
Custom business dashboard
“We were juggling three or four platforms just to track our work. Kory brought everything into one dashboard. Now it’s easier to find what we need and keep the business moving.”
Hero Chrome extension
“We were copying notes into two or three places, and things kept getting lost. Now we capture client work in Chrome and keep it together by project, ready when we need it.”
A conversation
before a solution.
You work directly with Kory, with specialists brought in to suit the project. Together, we work out whether you need a new tool, a better process or a clearer plan.
See how we work →Contact MindLabs
You don’t need
all the answers.
Tell us what isn’t working and what you’d like to change. We’ll get in touch to talk it through.
Your enquiry has been received.
Your enquiry is with MindLabs. No payment or booking has been made.
SeasonReady — in development
← Back to Our MahiMore than a season.
A human connection.
An app and employer dashboard exploring how seasonal workers and employers can stay better connected in New Zealand.
Seasonal work is about people.
Workers need practical support in a new place. Employers need a clearer way to stay connected throughout the season.
Listen to life on both sides.
Built with an industry-informed partner, around Pacific seasonal workers and RSE employers.
One connected experience.
A worker app and employer dashboard, designed to bring support and information together.
In development · Coming soon
Have a challenge that needs a clearer direction?
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