After walking a tough road, Mark (Ngāpuhi, Te Roroa) found his calling in the art of whakairo. In 2023, he joined The Generator, moved off the benefit by 2024, and built a kaupapa that gives him freedom and mana through:

✅ Tika Pono Toi Gallery – Māori art & carving in Dargaville, showcasing indigenous artists

✅ Commissioned carvings & creative workshops

✅ Guiding at-risk rangatahi through carving programmes

✅ Paying it forward – crafted 23 awards for fellow Generites

The Generator isn’t just pūtea (money)—it’s tautoko, mātauranga, and whānau every step of the way.

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