Mother's Day
Issue: 63
Māmā, Tinā, Makuahine, Madre, أم, Ina
Mother's Day
Today we celebrate the strength, sacrifice, and aroha of the 75% of Generites who are mothers in their households. You nurture, you grow, and you keep striving for a better future—for yourselves and your whānau.
We see you. We honour you. We love you. 💛
Catch up on our recent Zoom: Digital Marketing & Brand Storytelling with Nanise Ginnen Startline watch the recording here.
Learn practical tips on:
✅ Building your brand
✅ Connect with your audience
✅ Strengthen your digital presence
✅ Gain valuable insights to support your business journey
💡Tash’s Tip #4: Meal Preparation Stretch your kai 💸 and still serve nutritious, whānau‑friendly meals. Small changes = big impact for your food budget and health.
Watch the full story here. Follow Village Fae for more tips.
Session 3: Winning Locally
Work smarter. Grow faster. This one’s for you.
Invercargill couple Gabriel & Abigail Garcia share the no‑cost marketing strategies uses to land premium clients
Ready to level up? Register HERE!
Invercargill Automotive Detailing
Generator Workshops | Dargaville & Hamilton
Last week was all about whānau, kaupapa, and turning ideas into action.
📍 Dargaville - At the invitation of Heartlands Dargaville, The Generator joined the Ahikiwi Marae Hauora event (Thurs 7 May), supporting papakāinga aspirations and tino rangatiratanga in the rohe.
📍 Te Whare o Te Ata | Fairfield Park Hall (Fri 8 May)
From idea development to final steps toward funding—alongside our National team and Senior Financial Mentor Theresa Alaimoana. So much courage. So much vision. So much momentum.
Save the date: The Generator 2026 National Awards, Mangere Arts Centre, Saturday 19 September 4-8pm. Register HERE!
Don't Miss This! Events Coming Up.
How could $1,000 support your startup?
Got an idea or side hustle you’re ready to explore? This is your chance to put it into action. We’re offering small grants to help student-led projects take their next step—no polished pitch required, just a clear plan for how you’d use the funding.
Open to all Otago Polytechnic and University of Otago students.
📅 Applications close: 10:00am, Wednesday 7 May
Foodstuffs North Island, alongside the Food Innovation Network, invites you to the Emerging Supplier Forum.
An opportunity to learn from the Foodies team and a dunnhumby insights expert, and to connect with local small businesses building their path into grocery.
👉Register www.foodstuffs.co.nz
Forum dates and locations
- Christchurch – 28 May 2026, BNZ Centre, Christchurch
- Wellington – 6 August 2026, Naumi Hotel, Te Aro
- Auckland – 9 September 2026, Foodstuffs NI Support Centre, Māngere
Find out what benefits and payments you can get from Work and Income if you're eligible. The full list can be found HERE!
The Generator Survey coming soon!
This is your chance to pay it forward.
Your survey response helps prove the programme works—and opens the door for more whānau to access the same opportunity.
This is how we grow the kaupapa.
Complete the survey so the data backs what we already know: the programme delivers real outcomes for whānau.
Every week, we share stories of brave steps toward wellbeing and self-employment, even from hardship.
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