Samoan māmā of six, Malutai turned her caregiving journey into purpose ❤️
Issue: 68
Circle of Care Tausiga Fa’atasi
🌺 Samoan māmā of six, Malutai turned her caregiving journey into purpose ❤️
Caring full-time for three loved ones with dementia & Alzheimer's, she saw one truth — carers need care too.
Through Beloved Care Services, she and her husband now support carers with practical care and support. With The Generator’s help, Maluatai furthered key health and wellbeing qualifications, including advanced care and counselling, to uplift her community 💫Watch the full story here.
The Generator empowers people with disabilities to build skills and create pathways to earn their own income.
Useful links to services and support that enable disability inclusion
Enter the 2026 2degrees Auckland Business Awards!
Be part of this year’s awards programme and showcase the incredible work your business is doing. Entry is free, and it’s a great opportunity to gain recognition, celebrate your achievements, and receive valuable feedback from an independent panel of experienced judges.
Ready to get started?
You can submit your entry here
Top tip: Attend an info session to ask questions and strengthen your entry.
South Information Evening
Date: Wednesday 17 June
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Venue: Auckland Business Chamber, 33 Lambie Drive, Manukau
Register here
Central Information Evening
Date: Thursday 18 June
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Venue: Auckland Business Chamber, Level 3, 90 Symonds Street, Grafton
Register here
Entries close on Sunday 5 July
Stay warm this winter—with power that saves you money and makes a difference.
Toast Electric ⚡💛 is Aotearoa’s not-for-profit power company, powered by Sustainability Trust—on a mission to eliminate energy hardship.
💡 Why Toast?
✔️ Prices at the bottom of the market (often ~5% lower)
✔️ Not-for-profit = people over profit
✔️ 20% winter discount for hardship whānau
✔️ Trusted, community-driven support
📍 Available in:
Wellington, Porirua, Hutt Valley, Kāpiti, Horowhenua, Wairarapa, Christchurch & Mid-Canterbury
Nau Mai Rā ⚡is Aotearoa’s first kaupapa Māori, NZ‑owned electricity retailer putting people before profit.
💡 How it works
✔️ You get power like any provider
✔️ Flexible, accessible options (often no credit checks + weekly payments)
✔️ A pay it forward model—part of your bill supports other whānau and community kaupapa
✔️ A dedicated Whānau Fund helping families, marae & kura
📍 Now available in:
Northland, Auckland, parts of Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, East Coast, Taranaki, Wellington & Christchurch
Don't Miss these - Funding Opportunity & Events!
Poutama and MBIE: “Adapting to Change” workshops 11,18 and 25 June
Support for Te Tai Tokerau pakihi navigating rising costs and uncertainty. Build resilience, strengthen planning, and respond confidently to change.
📍 Oakura Sports Complex: 18 June, 10:00am–1:00pm
💻 Online: 25 June, 12:00–2:00pm Register here
Applications are open for startups across New Zealand to compete for a place on the global stage.
The New Zealand winner will be flown to Silicon Valley this November to pitch in the global final for a $1M USD prize, plus access to investors, partners, and customers—a huge opportunity to showcase your startup to the world.
Previous NZ winners: Kitea Health and Scentian Bio. Could you be next?
We're seeking startups and scale-ups that are:
✔️ Headquartered in New Zealand
✔️ High-growth and globally ambitious
✔️ Generating revenue and ready to scale (with clear traction demonstrated)
Apply here today - applications close 3 July.
Tickets now on sale for the next Startups Social - mix and mingle with your startup community on 23 June!
⚡ Whangārei - 116 Bank Street
⚡ 23 June from 12:00 til 1:30pm
Special keynote from Richard Liew (Founder Media Group) will give the low down on how to super charge our PR on a bootstrap budget.
🎤 Open mic! Jump up and give us your best micro-pitch. We want to meet you
⭐ What are you working on?
⭐ What help do you need?
⭐ What help can you offer others?
Get your tickets here.
THE PICK NORTHLAND Entries are now open - CLOSING 3 JULY
Two Generites were finalists and one a winner last year. The Generator National Team are here to support you in making an application.
Matariki events for artists & stall holder in Northland
Up to $50,000 available for projects that improve learning outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.
Focus areas:
✓ Early learning and whānau-led development
✓ Reducing the impacts of poverty on education
✓ Addressing inequity (Māori, Pasifika, neurodiverse, and underserved learners)
✅ Seeking initiatives that boost capability, improve equity, and are sustainable & collaborative
👥 Open to community groups, schools & non-profits
📅 Applications close: 24 July 2026
If you’re working to uplift learners and create lasting impact, this is a great opportunity to grow your kaupapa.
Housing Survey - Project Whakarite, they'd love your help please!
Invitation to participate in housing survey:
Imagine this: A housing journey where you know what your next step is and you’re supported to move forward.
Habitat for Humanity, Housing Foundation and Money Sweet Spot are co-creating Whakarite – a housing readiness and financial wellbeing platform shaped by real whānau experiences. It’s designed to provide clear information, build confidence, and support people to reach their housing and financial goals over time.
This short survey asks about your experiences (or plans) with housing. Your answers will help us design a programme that truly works for you and your family.
✨ Complete the survey and go in the draw to win one of four $100 vouchers
✨ Opt into an interview and receive a $75 voucher as a thank you (one per family /whānau home)
Save the date: The Generator 2026 National Awards, Mangere Arts Centre, Saturday 19 September 4-8pm. Register HERE!
Foodstuffs North Island, alongside the Food Innovation Network, invites you to the Emerging Supplier Forum.
An opportunity to learn from the Foodies team and a dunnhumby insights expert, and to connect with local small businesses building their path into grocery.
Forum dates and locations
- Wellington – 6 August 2026, Naumi Hotel, Te Aro
- Auckland – 9 September 2026, Foodstuffs NI Support Centre, Māngere
👉Register www.foodstuffs.co.nz
Find out what benefits and payments you can get from Work and Income if you're eligible. The full list can be found HERE!
Catch up on our recent Online Workshops here
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Your survey response helps prove the programme works—and opens the door for more whānau to access the same opportunity.
This is how we grow the kaupapa.
Complete the survey so the data backs what we already know: the programme delivers real outcomes for whānau.
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