Art, Aiga & Ambition
Issue: 52
'E tumau le fa’avae ae fesuia’i faiga'
— Strong roots new moves
Art, Aiga & Ambition
🔥 From Samoa to Aotearoa, Taubes Moors and Caroline Bell brought their aiga — and their generational artistry — to life through Laumei Leka.
Their unique Pacific‑inspired stencil designs light up fabric and kids’ clothing, keeping culture strong for their whānau.
With support from The Generator, see how they’re levelling up here — sharpening their products, pivoting with confidence, and having fun while building the skills to thrive in today’s business world. ✨
Income Help & Support
Find out what benefits and payments you can get from Work and Income if you're eligible. The full list can be found HERE!
Upcoming Workshops
'First Home Buyers'
Home ownership is slipping away for Māori and Pacific whānau.
📉 Māori: 31.2% → 27.5%
📉 Pacific: 35% → 16.8%
(2018–2023)
💰 Home ownership cuts housing costs and builds long‑term health & wealth for whānau.
➡️ Join our workshops to learn how those in hardship can pivot toward becoming first‑home buyers.
✨ Your pathway forward starts here!
Email to Register wellthwise1@gmail.com
Art Beat Carnival
🎨✨ Sat 21 March — ArtBeat Carnival hits Dargaville for the FIRST time!
🌿🔥 3,000 people expected at Riverside Gardens — an epic opportunity for new stallholders!
📩 Email: events@creativenorthland.com
🌈 Secure your spot and be part of the vibe! ✨💛
Find out More Here
Upcoming Events!!
Free Dementia Workshop
Free dementia workshop on 7 March in Manukau. Designed to support families in need by helping put in place powers of attorney and a will at no cost.
If you have family members who would benefit, please encourage them to get in touch with their dementia advisor, who will arrange a booking time.
The Generator Wairoa Hui March 27 & 28
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.
Register HERE!
Westpac Business Start Up 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.
Other Funding Opportunities
SPARK Women in Business Grant - Awarding $10K & $5K to two female‑founded businesses. Applications end 28 February Apply today!
Startup Dunedin Microgrants are BACK!
💸 $500–$2,000 to help you test, build, and grow. Apply HERE.
Pulse Energy is 100% community owned, has 5x $1,000 grants to offer to community driven projects.
Applications close 20th March. Register Here!
Creative NZ provides local funding for arts projects. Creative New Zealand gives councils money each year to distribute, supporting over 1,800 projects annually. Apply through your local council — closing dates vary by region.
Click here for Council websites
Wairoa Grant Finder: a new online tool designed to help our community more easily find funding opportunities.
You can search for grants, save opportunities that interest you, and sign up for email alerts when new funding opens.
Visit our website and check out Wairoa Grant Finder –
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