“He tānga ngākau, he ariki.” A cherished heart is a chief.
The Generator Newsletter
Issue 31
Pāpā, Tama, Tamai, Metua tāne, and Tatay—we celebrate You.
💙 To all the Dads of Aotearoa – we see you, we celebrate you! 💙
You lead with love, show up with heart, and carry culture with pride.
From quiet kōrero to waiata and stories at bedtime, you’re shaping futures every day.
“He tānga ngākau, he ariki.”
A cherished heart is a chief.
Ngā mihi nui to our fathers—your strength, humility, and aroha inspire us all. 🙌
👉 HIGHLIGHTS
🚪 Ben Purcell – Whanganui’s The Door Guy and proud Dad! The birth of his first child was a game-changer. Now he’s running a successful garage door biz The DoorGuy, doing what he loves—and still making time for whānau. See Facebook page.
Big ups to Israel Rika from Whakatāne! 👊Awesome Dad, proud Māori business owner, and he tangata marae. With his whānau by his side, Israel runs All Aspects Concreting Experts Ltd—a trusted, high-quality concreting business that’s all about people. Supporting his team to grow & look after their own whānau and wellbeing. See Facebook page.
O le tama foafoa – Maluafou Sevia, South Auckland’s creative Dad!🎨
For 20 years, this Dad been handprinting clothing and accessories at Destiny Design with rollers, brushes, and stencils. His Father’s Day specials are full of style and heart—check them out! See Facebook Page.
🔨 Manolito Gapuz – Filipino Dad of four, SquareCut in South Auckland!
Because every detail matters, he’s launching SquareCut, –a carpentry service specialising in cabinetry, furniture assembly, fit-outs, and flooring to support his family and build their future. See Facebook Page.
Paul Magele ( Samoan) K&A property maintenance South Auckland
Passionate about tidy lawns and property maintenance, Dad Paul Magele established a business that not only means he can do what he loves, but he also earns an income for his family. See Facebook Page
Meet Matthew Sherwood – Christchurch’s Sweetest Dad🍪 Qualified baker, awesome Dad of two, and the creator of paint-your-own cookies—a hit at parties and now popping up in local cafes.
He’s all about sweet treats and school pick-ups. A true an all-round great Dad doing business with heart. See Facebook Page
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