The Generator: Clean-Ups, Sell-Outs & Whoof-clips!
The Generator Newsletter
Issue 15
Clean-Ups, Sell-Outs & Whoof-clips!
Amy McCauley (Oamaru), an award-winning dog groomer, launched Amy’s Little Dog Spa—a chic grooming parlour for small dogs, set up in her renovated garage in the Waitaki district. With help from her handy husband, Amy now enjoys job security, works from home, and supports her three home-schooled children.
Just 3 months off the benefit, Katherine’s now running Fruitfull—her locally grown fresh produce biz—and selling out every weekend! 💪🍎
✅ Registered & verified thanks to The Generator, she was ready when Council checked!
✅ Pays her bills through her business
✅ Finds creative ways to keep going—rain or shine!
📍 Catch her at:
Sat – Paparoa Farmers Market | 8:30am–12pm
Sun – Tikipunga Market | 7am–11am
🌿 Rata’s Shake Up! 🌿
South Auckland’s Rata-Raemon Taiwhanga leads the kaupapa for a cleaner Aotearoa! 💚💪
🏆 Winner of Council’s Climate & Waste Grants
📱 Built a clean-up app used by kura, communities &businesses
🌱 Grows kai on 5,000 m² of māra
♻️ Diverts 96% of school waste
🌍 Saves up to 45 tons of CO₂ a year
“Pick up your rubbish, whānau!” (Rata) #EtuRakau #Kaitiakitanga #WasteWarrior
