Issue: 45

Two Worlds, One Dream! Ao e Rua, Moemoeā Kotahi' 

🌺✨ From Healing to Global Impact! ✨🌺

Ma’taria Gail Pekepo, a proud Cook Islands creative in Dunedin, turned recovery into Tepura Creations—sharing language, dance, and traditional arts while empowering Pacific communities.

Thanks to The Generator her impact speaks volumes:

✅ Global Reach: Shipping orders to Fiji, Samoa, Cook Islands & Hawai’i
✅ Financial Freedom: Contributes to family income, bought a car, saving for holidays
✅ Community Impact: Workshops for 35+ people, mentoring others as South Island Tuakana
✅ Recognition: Featured with Tofiga Fepuleai—international exposure
✅ Next Step: Bigger space & first employee!

🔥 Creativity + resilience = unstoppable growth. View Ma'taria's story HERE!

📢CLOSING Date for The Generator 2025

From South African Migrant Mum to Culinary Boss! 🔥

Lameez Salie, is at the heart of Meezies Kitchen in Hamilton. With three young kids (including twins!) and no family support, Lameez turned her passion into a thriving business. View her story HERE!

✅ Specialising in Halal cuisine & South African-inspired pies, samosas, koeksisters
✅ Catering supplier for Waikato Hospital and other local staff functions
✅ Growing loyal customer base & planning her next big move

Access the Latest Zoom Workshop Recordings Now!

New Kaupapa Alert!

Small grants (up to $5,000) available to support tangata Māori living with hauora hinengaro realities to design person-led, whānau-centred, kaupapa Māori care packages.

Packages can include mirimiri/rongoā, toi Māori, reo/tikanga wānanga, karakia, cultural journeys and more to strengthen identity, healing & whakapapa.

📅 Info sessions: 3 & 4 Pēpuere | Feb 2026
📅 Applications open: 5 Pēpuere | Feb 2026
✅ $5,000 packages | 2 rounds per year

EOI details coming soon—please share with your whānau & networks!

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