From Craft to Courage – Aotearoa Rising!
The Generator Newsletter
Issue 34
From Craft to Courage – Aotearoa Rising!
🍪 Hungry Hamish Hits the Headlines!
Meet Hamish McNeill aka Hungry Hamish, from Marton – winner of The Generator Te Tohu Toa – The Award of Courage. Hamish, didn’t let disability define his future. With unstoppable grit, the support of his mum Christina, and expert baker Damian, he’s built a cookie empire – crafting paleo and keto treats that fly off shelves online and at local markets.
Now his inspiring journey is making waves in the Manawatū Standard! Check out his story HERE!
Congratulations to 'In The Ngahere' !
Co-founders Catherine Munro and Charlie Cottingham are turning heads with their stunning greeting cards and wooden crafts inspired by Māori and Pasifika design.
Now stocked in New World and Pak’nSave across Auckland — and spreading beyond!
🛒 Find them at: New World: Devonport, Remuera, Papatoetoe, Metro Takapuna. Pak’nSave: Sylvia Park, Mt. Albert, Māngere, Albany, Mill St (Hamilton)
Want to stock or support? 📧 cmunro@inthengahere.com 🌐www.inthengahere.com
🔥 Watch this space —spreading fast!
🎉 Big News from 2PieNgatai!
They’re expanding — now serving up goodness in two locations: Whanganui Airport ✈️ and The Grand Hotel 🏨!
Even more exciting? The Grand Hotel owner is backing their vision — offering them a space and handling renovations to bring the café to life.
✨ Watch this space for transformation updates!
🌟 Māhutonga Initiative Fund is now open!
Apply by 4 PM, 15 October 2025 for kaupapa Māori-aligned funding across four streams:
🔹 Innovation
🔹 Rangatahi
🔹 Cultural Resilience
🔹 Emergency Preparedness
📍 Must be based in Region 2 - Te Ūpoko o Te Ika, Heretaunga, Tairāwhiti, Waiariki, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui and align with Whānau Ora outcomes.
🚫 No funding for retrospective events, consultants, travel, or capital items. Contact Therese.Ireland@emergeaotearoa.org.nz for help applying.
📥 Apply online: mahutonga.co.nz/initiative-funds.📞 Need help? Call 0800 400 150 or email mahutonga@ngatitoa.iwi.nz
