Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu — Strength through preparation, knowledge, and self-belief
Issue: 51
"Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu"
— Strength through preparation, knowledge, and self-belief
What really drives sustainable income for whānau in hardship in Aotearoa?
We analysed the latest evidence and data — and the results are clear. These 6 factors have the biggest impact on long‑term income stability and wealth-building:
1️⃣ Job type & occupation
2️⃣ Income support + system navigation
3️⃣ Education & skills pathways
4️⃣ Stable employment & hours
5️⃣ Home ownership & wealth building
6️⃣ Community + household conditions
At The Generator, we back whānau to strengthen the determinants with the greatest power to transform futures — capability, confidence, stability, and long‑term income success. 💛
See here where Adrienne McLeod, creates genuine Māori Cuisine, in Kai 4 Taniwha.
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.
🌱Kai Resilience Hui — South Auckland🌱
Real talk, real action. Building community‑led kai solutions that uphold dignity and choice.
Why:
🍎 27% of tamariki face food insecurity
🥣 1 in 7 South Auckland whānau affected
💸 Rising costs, low incomes
Join us: ✨ Free ✨ Kai provided ✨ Practical workshops
Facilitators wanted — lived experience in kai/whenua/waste/community.
👉 Register + details: https://events.humanitix.com/kai-resilience-south-hui
Westpac Business Start Up Funding
Westpac NZ is making a $100 million commitment to lend to start-up businesses, the bank says providing a helping hand to small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the country.
Hapori Māori & Pāsifika Development Fund is OPEN
Dunedin City Council’s Hapori Māori Fund and Pāsifika Development Fund offer up to $10,000 for local creatives, small business owners, and social enterprises. Funding can cover equipment, mentoring, marketing, or project delivery. Sole traders can apply — you don’t need to belong to an iwi or cultural group.
Applications close: Thursday 20 February 2026, 5pm Apply Here!
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 –
Upcoming Events
