Partnership, Protection, & Participation
Issue: 49
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
partnership, protection, & participation
On Waitangi Day, we celebrate Māori entrepreneurship in The Generator whānau:
🌿 46% Māori participants
🌿 99% business survival (2024–25)
🌿 $4M seed funding released
🌿 Māori leading the way in upskilling, study, and multi‑income creativity
He kaha ake tātou i a tātou — we rise together.
✨ He Toa, He Wahine - Danielle Adams✨
Celebrating Te Tiriti principles and the incredible journey of Danielle Adams — from hardship, transitioning off benefit to global resin artist and whānau business owner.
Her mahi uplifts community, creativity, and mana motuhake.
Ngā mihi, Danielle – you’re inspiring Aotearoa. See video story HERE!
He Toa, He Tāne – Celebrating Mark Lang ✨
From transitioning out of prison to becoming a respected gallery owner and commissioned carver, Mark Lang’s journey reflects remarkable growth, leadership, and mana motuhake.
His rising influence is now being recognised internationally:
🌍 IRCC – speaking and exhibiting his work
🌏 Philanthropy 2026 – invited to share his lived experience
Mark’s story shows what’s possible with the right backing. We’re proud to support his journey in partnership with Arts Access Aotearoa.
Hapori Māori & Pāsifika Development Fund is OPEN
Dunedin City Council’s Hapori Māori Fund and Pāsifika Development Fund offer up to $10,000 for local creatives, small business owners, and social enterprises. Funding can cover equipment, mentoring, marketing, or project delivery. Sole traders can apply — you don’t need to belong to an iwi or cultural group.
Applications close: Thursday 20 February 2026, 5pm Apply Here!
The Generator Wairoa Hui March 27 and 28 2026
Got an idea that could make a difference in your whānau or community?
Hikirangi Wairoa Brings The Generator as part of Two-Day Rural Business Symposium to Raupunga Raupunga, New Zealand — [March 27th and 28th 2026]
Upcoming Sustainable Business Network events
Other Funding Opportunities
Pulse Energy is 100% community owned, has 5x $1,000 grants to offer to community driven projects.
Applications close 20th March. Register Here!
Startup Dunedin Microgrants are BACK!
💸 $500–$2,000 to help you test, build, and grow. Apply HERE.
