Te Maeva Nui 2025: 60 years Strong

Junior Napara’s drums - the heartbeat of Manihiki at #TeMaevaNui2025!

Powered by The Generator and Cook Islands leadership, Junior Napara leads with culture, creativity, and mahi toi. He handcrafted drums and ukuleles, gifted them to the Manihiki group, and inspired youth through music and mentorship.

His custom logo, designed by Lloyd Matiu Whiri and engraved by Mark Lang, shows how mahi toi fuels healing, identity, and growth.

Junior successfully led the Manihiki group at The Generator National Awards & presented an award he personally crafted. Click HERE to watch the video of Junior handcrafting the instruments.

To Junior and the Cook Islands community — you are the heartbeat of this kaupapa.
Don’t miss Manihiki’s epic performance — come feel the beat at #TeMaevaNui2025!

🍩 Cook Islands Hustle in Full Flavour!

Celebrating 60 years of self-governance with culture, creativity — and donuts!

Click HERE to meet Peka Tuteru Avake Takai, with the help of The Generator serving up her famous yellow donuts and Cook Islands treats to boost her whanau's income. 

📲 Order via Beka’s Faikai on Facebook! Cook Islands entrepreneurship at its tastiest.

🌺 Te Maeva Nui NZ Festival is ON

Celebrate 60 years of Cook Islands self-governance with epic dance, music, language & culture — all wrapped in the theme of “Climate Change – A Call for Action and Change.”

📣 Don’t miss the biggest Cook Islands cultural event outside the islands!
Join the vibe. Feel the pride. See the magic.

🌟 Māhutonga Initiative Fund is now open!