Our Team
Expertise, empathy, and excellence.
Expertise, empathy, and excellence.
Jo is an experienced Occupational Therapist with more than 15 years of clinical practice across hospital, rehabilitation, and community settings. Her extensive background has provided her with a deep understanding of the diverse challenges individuals face in their daily lives, whether recovering from injury or managing long-term conditions.
She specialises in assessing functional needs and designing tailored housing modifications that promote safety, independence, and quality of life. Jo works collaboratively with clients, families, Accessable, and industry professionals to ensure each assessment and recommendation is appropriate, effective, and aligned with best practice. Her approach is always client-centred, focusing on practical solutions that make a real difference.
Jo belongs to the OTBNZ and is accredited in personal cares assessment and equipment provision through Enable NZ.
Jo believes everyone should have the choice to live in their own home while maintaining their independence and quality of life.
"Jo is an exceptional Occupational Therapist who consistently demonstrates outstanding clinical skill, professionalism, and genuine dedication to her clients. Her thorough evidence-based approach and compassionate communication enable her to build strong relationships with clients, whānau, and the wider team. As she launches her own business, any client can be confident they are working with a skilled, trustworthy practitioner wholly committed to delivering high quality person centred care."
— Michelle Lummis OT, NSH
Known for his relaxed communication style and collaborative approach, Josh enjoys working closely with clients to explore how they want to live and use their homes. Working through layouts, materials, and finishes in a way that feels creative and enjoyable, giving his clients confidence in the end result by engaging them in the design process. He's passionate about making the design process fun, accessible, and tailored to each client's lifestyle.
Josh has been creating homes and spaces for clients for over 20 years. Before he designed homes he worked in Commercial Interiors and Architecture exposing him to every sort of environment from Restaurants to Aged Care, building his understanding all the ways people use spaces, He brought that expertise and interest to his Residential design and Interiors.
Josh also worked hands-on as a builder while studying, giving him a practical perspective that complements his design skills and helps ensure ideas translate smoothly into real-world construction and works closely with our Construction teams.
Josh's philosophy is simple: create homes that feel great to live in, with beautiful design that lasts, and enjoy the process!
"Josh Edington-Lalande was exceptional to work with on our 12-month heritage villa renovation in Remuera. He was personable, professional, and always provided well-considered options around budget, design, and purpose, never making us feel pressured. Josh's creativity, attention to detail, and ability to handle the unexpected made him a valued asset to the entire build team, and we would highly recommend him to others."
— Belinda Duff
Jason Mann is a highly accomplished New Zealand builder with over 33 years of professional experience delivering high-quality, future-ready, and accessibility-focused home renovations. A trade-qualified builder and long-standing member of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand, Jason is recognised for his technical expertise, exceptional craftsmanship, and commitment to industry best practice.
Jason specialises in accessibility upgrades, mobility-focused design, and ageing-in-place modifications, ensuring every project supports safe, comfortable, and independent living. His approach is meticulous and transparent from initial assessment and design through to council compliance, construction, and completion providing clients with clear communication and consistently superior workmanship.
As founder of Liveable, Jason is dedicated to creating homes that enhance safety, functionality, and long-term liveability for every homeowner.
"I've been working with Jason and his team for a while now on a number of projects, and I cannot recommend them enough! They ask the right questions, genuinely care about the work, and are always focused on achieving the best outcome for both the client and the build. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to quality really set them apart. If you want a builder you can trust to deliver a high standard and a great experience, Jason has the team for you!"
— Samantha Elliot