🌸From Māra to Mana for Mental Health

Meet the Village Fae from Papakura 🌱

Natasha Otufangavalu McFarland, quit her job in 2022 to reclaim time—for her kids, her garden, and her wellbeing. Now with The Generator’s support she’s helping others do the same. Click HERE to view her story.

💚 Grow food, upcycle gear, raise chickens, and cook from scraps.
💚 No experience needed—just the will to learn.
💚 Police vetted & koha-ing time at her kids’ school garden.

🧠 This Mental Health Week, take time back.
Reconnect with your whānau, your whenua, and your wellbeing.
Facebook - Village Fae 📧 Villagefaerie@gmail.com

Highlight of the week🌺

Congratulations to Manihiki for winning Rutu Pa’u—Best Drumming at Te Maeva Nui NZ 2025! 🥁👏

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand

Applications Open: 7 October – 16 November 2025

Grant Range: $20,001–$50,000 (typically $10,000–$40,000 per project)

Purpose: Supports community initiatives based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing – Connect, Give, Take Notice, Be Active, Keep Learning.

Click HERE to apply!

🌟 Māhutonga Initiative Fund is now open!

Apply by 4 PM, 15 October 2025 for kaupapa Māori-aligned funding across four streams:

🔹 Innovation
🔹 Rangatahi
🔹 Cultural Resilience
🔹 Emergency Preparedness

📍 Must be based in Region 2 - Te Ūpoko o Te Ika, Heretaunga, Tairāwhiti, Waiariki, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui and align with Whānau Ora outcomes.
🚫 No funding for retrospective events, consultants, travel, or capital items. Contact Therese.Ireland@emergeaotearoa.org.nz for help applying.

📥 Apply online: mahutonga.co.nz/initiative-funds.📞 Need help? Call 0800 400 150 or email mahutonga@ngatitoa.iwi.nz

The Generator website is now open for registrations till 30 June 2026.

Register HERE!