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🔥 Whakairo & Whakamana: Mark’s Journey with The Generator Issue: 43 Te Ao Mārama: The Generator Enlightens Whakairo & Whakamana: Mark’s Journey with The Generator After walking a tough road, Mark (Ngāpuhi, Te Roroa) found his calling in the art of whakairo. In 2023, he joined The Generator, moved off the benefit by 2024, and built a kaupapa that gives him freedom and mana through: ✅ Tika Pono Toi Gallery – Māori art & carving in Dargaville, showcasing indigenous artists The Generator isn’t just pūtea—it’s tautoko, mātauranga & whānau.👉 See Mark’s story HERE!📢 Only 3 weeks left before Christmas closure!Upcoming Workshops - Register NOW🎄✨ Gift a Smile this Kirihimete! ✨🎄 Help make every tamaiti feel the warmth of our community 💝 ⏳ Registrations close Wed 3 Dec – don’t miss out! ✨ Life’s challenges don’t take a holiday. YOU can bring aroha + joy this Christmas: Let’s make sure every pēpi + tamaiti feels the warmth of our Māori & Pasifika communities this season. 👉 Register here!💝 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 EOI details coming soon—please share with your whānau & networks! Other Opportunities Applications are open for Pacific-led projects that help communities across Aotearoa learn and use Pacific languages. Get financial insights for your small business with help from a Xero Accountant or Bookkeeper HERE Join The Community - Northland’s New Creative Hub |