Who we are

Drainwystrain is an Auckland-based consultancy that creates practical workplace culture guides for organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand. We have been operating from our Newmarket studio since 2020.

Our story

We started Drainwystrain after seeing too many Kiwi teams stuck between glossy values posters and the messy reality of daily work. Founders Elara Whitmore and Marcus Chen believed culture deserved the same thoughtful design as strategy or product — not left to chance or imported templates.

Today, we work with SMEs, established firms, and community organisations from our studio at 277 Broadway, Newmarket — as well as via video across the motu.

Business details Trading name: Drainwystrain
Location: 277 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 978 9400
Email: callback@drainwystrain.world
Services: Workplace culture guides, facilitation, and advisory (not legal or medical services)

What we stand for

Honest kōrero

We tell you what our guides can and cannot do. No inflated promises, no fear-based selling — just straight-up conversation about your team's needs.

Local context

Our frameworks are written for New Zealand workplaces — bicultural awareness, hybrid schedules, and the flat hierarchies common across Kiwi firms.

Practical tools

Every guide includes actionable steps your people can use immediately — not abstract theory that gathers dust on a shared drive.

Transparent pricing

All package costs are listed on our Services page. Quotes are confirmed in writing before any work begins. Prices are in NZD and exclude GST unless stated.

Physical office in Auckland

Written service agreements

Privacy Act 2020 compliant

NZ-based team

Want to know more?

Read about our founders, browse services and pricing, or get in touch for a no-obligation chat.