Hi, I’m Kate Phillips — founder of Relok8, a premium home packing and unpacking service helping busy families move house without the stress. I’m also a mum of three, flight attendant, horse lover, and proud chaos-tamer.
Relok8 was born from my love of turning overwhelm into order. We don’t just pack boxes — we help families declutter, edit, and settle into their new homes feeling calm, organised, and ready to enjoy life again.
I’m a wife and mother of five, with deep roots in our family business, Nelson Locksmiths. My grandfather and father both worked for the company, and at 18, when I wasn’t sure what path to take, my dad suggested I work for him until I figured it out. Twenty-seven years later, as he begins to semi-retire, I’ve gained invaluable experience learning how to run a business from him. Along the way, I completed a university degree in Business Management, and now I’m transitioning into taking over the company, continuing our family legacy.
Beyond business, I’ve discovered a new love for fitness and have become an active contributing member of our local soccer club. At home, my three-year-old Moodle puppy, Ruby, is my constant companion—I couldn’t imagine life without her. I’m also incredibly grateful for my supportive husband, without whom I wouldn’t have been able to achieve all that I have. Above all, my five children are not only my greatest accomplishment but also my greatest teachers, shaping me into the person I am today.
I am a passionate nature lover, dedicated to creating sustainable and beautiful spaces that are calming and respect the planet and wildlife. As a mum of two beautiful adult daughters and an adoptive mum to many, I understand the importance of nurturing both family and the environment. My incredibly supportive husband has been instrumental in making my dream of designing gardens a reality.
I’m a HUGE animal lover and find joy in spending time with my beloved rescue dog and our two one-eyed, fluffy rescue cats. My love for animals extends into my work, where I often incorporate elements that support local wildlife and much-loved pets.
I love gardens and all that contains within them….. plants, trees, flowers, stone, bees, birds, water, etc. I just love how a garden makes you feel when you are in it. I have 2 adult children and twin teenage boys who are still at home, my supportive husband and a menagerie of pets (chooks, 2x dogs, 1x cat, 1x budgie, 1x bee hive).