About AwakeNZ | Sleep Apnoea Testing & CPAP Support NZ

Helping New Zealanders Sleep Better, Every Night

AwakeNZ is a 100% New Zealand‑owned sleep‑health service dedicated to making sleep therapy simple, accessible, and effective for every Kiwi. Based in Omokoroa, Bay of Plenty, we provide home sleep testing, sleep apnoea assessments, and expert CPAP support to clients anywhere in NZ — from Auckland to Invercargill.

Our mission is clear: better sleep, better health, better life.

Why AwakeNZ Exists

Sleep apnoea and poor sleep can affect every part of life — energy, mood, heart health, and long‑term wellbeing. Yet for many people, getting help feels confusing, expensive, or overwhelming.

AwakeNZ was created to change that.

We offer a service that is:

Easy to access — home sleep tests delivered nationwide

Clear and supportive — simple explanations, personalised guidance

Affordable — high‑quality care without clinic‑level costs

Expert‑led — real sleep‑health professionals guiding every step

Whether you’re new to CPAP, struggling with your current setup, or finally ready to understand your sleep, AwakeNZ is here to help.

Meet the AwakeNZ Team

Tim Stephenson — Founder & Director

Tim Stephenson, PGDip MedTech (sleep), is the founder and director of AwakeNZ, a New Zealand‑owned sleep‑health service helping people across the country understand and improve their sleep. Based in Omokoroa, Bay of Plenty, Tim leads AwakeNZ with a clear purpose: to make sleep therapy accessible, effective, and genuinely supportive for every Kiwi.

With years of experience in sleep therapy and CPAP support, Tim has guided hundreds of clients through diagnosis, treatment, and long‑term care. His approach blends clinical expertise with real‑world empathy, ensuring everyone feels informed, comfortable, and confident in their sleep journey.

Tim’s vision for AwakeNZ grew from seeing how complex and intimidating sleep therapy could seem for new users. He set out to change that — building a service that offers multi‑night home sleep testing, CPAP setup and optimisation, and ongoing support that’s simple, affordable, and tailored to each individual.

Under his direction, AwakeNZ has become known for its responsive service, clear communication, and nationwide reach — helping clients from Cape Reinga to Bluff access professional sleep care without the barriers of traditional clinics.

“Better sleep changes everything — your health, your energy, your life. My goal is to make that transformation easy and achievable for every New Zealander.”

Dr Carolyn Allen - Consultant Respiratory and Sleep Physician  

Dr Carolyn Allen MRCP (UK) FRACP  is a Consultant Physician in Respiratory, Sleep and General Internal Medicine. She has over two decades of experience in Sleep Medicine. 

She grew up in Plymouth, UK and studied medicine at the University of Birmingham  (MBChB 2001). She completed postgraduate training in the UK (CCT Respiratory, Sleep and General Medicine in London in 2011). After working in the NHS for 10 years, she immigrated to New Zealand. Carolyn worked at Rotorua Hospital from 2011 to 2019, where she led the Sleep Service, and moved to Tauranga Hospital in 2019, where she is the clinical lead of the Respiratory Failure Service (Home NIV) and continues to see patients in the General Respiratory Clinic.

Carolyn established her private practice in 2015 for Sleep and Respiratory patients. Carolyn practices evidence-based, patient-centred care. She has a compassionate approach to help patients manage their sleep and overall health and wellbeing. She continues to participate in Continuing Medical Education in Sleep and Respiratory Medicine and has a strong interest in Lifestyle Medicine and women’s sleep health.

Carolyn is able to offer Telehealth consults to support patients with snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, nocturnal hypoventilation, restless legs, insomnia, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders and shift work disorders and fatigue. Urgent and out-of-hours consults are available.

Out of work she enjoys travel, open-water swimming, yoga, cycling and slow trail running and spending time in her vege garden.

Libby Gallichan - Senior Sleep Coach


Libby has over 6 years of experience in the sleep industry and is passionate about changing lives through better sleep. With an empathetic, customer-focused approach, she understands each customer's needs and finds the right sleep solution for them. For Libby, there is nothing more rewarding than helping people sleep better and wake feeling their best. She is excited to support more New Zealanders on that journey.

Myf Ruakere - Business Development


Myf has worked in the sleep industry for over 10 years, bringing extensive experience in business operations, customer support and business development. Her background has given her a strong understanding of the industry and the challenges people can face when seeking help with their sleep. She’s excited to join a team committed to making sleep support accessible, straightforward, and genuinely supportive.

Why People Choose AwakeNZ

  • Home sleep testing from anywhere in New Zealand
  • Tests reported by our NZ-based clinical team
  • Ongoing CPAP support from real people
  • Southern Cross affiliated provider
  • Friendly, personalised service

Our Approach

We believe getting help for sleep apnoea shouldn't be complicated.

Whether you're exploring a sleep test, starting CPAP therapy, or looking for ongoing support, our goal is to make the process clear, straightforward, and easy to navigate.

We're committed to providing practical advice, quality products, and personalised care to help you sleep better and feel better.

Need Help Getting Started?

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