HAWKE’S BAY, KA MAU TE WEHI!
Issue: 57
Ka Mau Te Wehi — New Threads
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Made to be worn, lived in, and loved — offering functional warmth and quiet artistic beauty. Every piece carries its own story, skill, and wairua 🖐🏽
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🌊🔥 HAWKE’S BAY, KA MAU TE WEHI! 🔥🌊
The Generator whānau spent an incredible few days across Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa, connecting with Generites, hapori, & whānau building strong local futures.
Highlights included the Rural Business Symposium at Te Huki Marae, Raupunga, bringing together Hon. Cushla Tangaere-Manuel, kaiārahi hapori and pakihi leaders from across the rohe to mahi tahi, ako tahi, and strengthen enterprise.
Huge mihi to the 20 Generites beginning or continuing their haerenga pakihi — your wairua and resilience inspire us 🌱💼
He honore ki te hapori. Proud to walk alongside you 💛
Don't Miss This! Events Coming Up.
Hamilton whānau – registrations are now open!
FREE Financial & Digital Literacy evening classes starting Term 2 (from 20 April 2026).
✔️ Practical & interactive
✔️ Laptops & light refreshments provided
✔️ Samoan language workshops available
✔️ Limited to 20 people per class
Open to individuals and groups (church, community, youth, schools, workplaces).
Register your interest:
📧 Email: Wellthwise1@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 0204 733 233
Delivered by experienced facilitators:
Tonu & Theresa Alaimoana
Awa Films are casting for a kōtiro Māori (10-17yrs with conversational te reo Māori) for a new drama series filming in Te Whanganui-a-Tara across late May 2026.
If you are passionate about acting and can embody a character who is calm, pure and fearless, then we would love to hear from you!
Applications will close after the 4th of April! APPLY NOW.
For more info, contact studio@thecastingcompany.co.nz
Applications for the 2026 Sir Āpirana Ngata Memorial Scholarship are open until 1 May 2026!
If you’re Māori and studying at a tertiary level (this includes any university, polytechnic and wānanga) in 2026, you’re eligible to apply.
The scholarship is made possible by the Māori Soldiers Trust and administered by Te Tumu Paeroa.
Apply HERE!
Pacific Business Owners, Apply Now for a Grant!
Due to a high level of demand, the Regional Capital Grants fund submission deadline has been extended to Monday 13 April, 5pm.
✉️Please email regionalfund@pacificbusiness.co.nz to receive an application form.
Free Webinar - sign up now!
Take back control of your money in a weird time - I’m doing a webinar with economist @bradolsennzl, @nzstuff money editor Damien Venuto, and @kernel_wealth CEO Dean Anderson, and you don’t want to miss it.
We’re laying out exactly what’s going on with your money, what you can do to protect yourself, AND you can send in questions live.
FREE Webinar Tuesday 31st March 2026, 12:30pm
New Zealand's #1 event for women founders, investors, and supporters, is a high-impact, two-day event is designed to supercharge the growth of women-led ventures and spark connections that last long after the event concludes.
Electrify Aotearoa | 9 -10 June | Auckland
Secure your spot HERE!
MyMahi in partnership with the Department of Internal Affairs (NZ), announced the launch of the DIA eID for students.
Available to NZ citizens 16+ with a MyMahi Digital Learner ID, this secure digital credential lets students access services like banking, KiwiSaver etc in minutes—no paperwork needed.
Find out what benefits and payments you can get from Work and Income if you're eligible. The full list can be found HERE!
Other Funding
Westpac NZ is making a $100 million commitment to lending to start-up businesses, the bank says providing a helping hand to small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the country.
🚗 Petrol prices are rising.
So how can we get around without driving everywhere?
🚶 Walk short trips
🚴 Bike or e‑scooter when safe
🚌 Use public transport
🚘 Carpool with whānau or workmates
🗓️ Plan trips better
💻 Work from home when you can
Small, intentional changes can reduce fuel costs and ease pressure on everyday expenses.
Financial capability isn’t about cutting everything — it’s about adapting.
💬 What small change could you make?
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