Meet the Team
CEO
Taukiri Manawatu
Ngāi Tahu | Rangitāne
Kaikōura | Manawatu
Taukiri is the backbone of Team Mana Supplies, setting the vision, standards, and foundations that the team builds on every day.
Born in Palmerston North and raised in Feilding, Taukiri attended Palmerston North Boys’ High School, Rotorua Boys’ High School, and Feilding Agricultural High School. From a young age, sport, competition, and hard work shaped who he is. Rugby played a big role in his life, representing teams including Te Kawau, Martin, Kaikōura, and the Pirates. Those years instilled discipline, resilience, and a deep respect for teamwork.
To support his whānau, Taukiri spent many years working in the meat works. It was tough, honest work, and it laid the foundation for his strong work ethic and no-nonsense approach. Alongside this, he committed himself to personal and professional growth, throwing himself into learning, development, and self-improvement. That journey slowly but deliberately led him into entrepreneurship.
Today, Taukiri is the proud owner of Team Mana Supplies. As CEO and Production Manager, he leads from the front, combining strategy with hands-on involvement in production. He is passionate about quality, consistency, and doing things properly, ensuring every job that leaves the workshop reflects the values of the business and the people behind it.
For Taukiri, Team Mana Supplies is more than a company. It is about building something lasting, supporting whānau, and creating opportunities through hard work, integrity, and pride in what you produce.
Power:
Forge Mode Turns pressure, discipline, and experience into unshakeable foundations.
Weakness: Kiri
General Manager | Sales & Marketing
Kiri Manawatu
Ngāi Tahu + Muaūpoko
Wairewa, Pariri
Born and raised in Palmerston North, Kiri met Taukiri at 17, and more than two decades later they are raising three beautiful children and now daughter In-laws!
Kiri began her working life on the checkouts at The Warehouse and Pak’nSave, followed by hospital laundry work, before pursuing her dream of becoming a hairdresser.
After years in the industry and owning salons, she moved into social work with her iwi and community, eventually founding her own social services.
Now full-time at Team Mana Supplies, Kiri leads marketing, sales, and customer service, driving growth, solving problems, and keeping everything moving forward.
When things get tough, she gets it done… and if it gets really tough, she hands it to Taukiri.
Power:
Relentless Momentum, Gets things done under pressure (and knows when to delegate to the boss).
Weakness: Must resist sleep ins
P.A & Sales Assistance
Vicki-Lee Bryant
Ngāi Tahu | Ngāti Raukawa | Ngāti Porou
Nō Ōtākou, Whakawehi Marae, Pikitanga Pā
Hailing from the small but mighty town of Shannon, Vicki-Lee brings a wealth of experience in administration, immigration, and policy to Team Mana Supplies.
Highly organised and always thinking a few steps ahead, she's the steady hand behind the scenes, helping to keep the wheels turning and the team on track.
As Kiri's right-hand woman, Vicki-Lee supports everything from administration and customer service to sales, scheduling, and the countless little jobs that make a big difference.
Reliable, thoughtful, and always willing to help, she's quickly become an integral part of the TMS whānau.
Away from work, Vicki-Lee is a passionate Warriors supporter, proving her loyalty and resilience every season. She also has a knack for finding a good news article and making sure the rest of the office knows about it, keeping the team informed of everything from current events to the latest interesting headline.
Power:
Master of Organisation – Brings order to chaos, keeps everyone on schedule, and somehow always knows what's happening before everyone else. 💚⚡📰
Weakness:
Breaking news stories and Warriors optimism.
Graphic Artist
Georgia Holland
Ngāi Tahu
Ōraka Aparima
Graduating with her qualification in Graphic Design, Georgia was raised in Nelson and now lives in Christchurch with her partner Nick and their adopted cat. She loves heading home to Nelson over the holidays to spend time with whānau and never misses her annual trips to Wānaka with her close friend group.
Known around the team as G-Girl, Georgia is reliable, open-minded, and always willing to give new things a go, even when it pushes her outside her comfort zone.
This year, her focus is on increasing her design hours, deepening her Toi Māori practice, and growing her Te Reo Māori.
Power:
Creative Manifestation Brings ideas to life through bold design, curiosity, and constant growth.
Weakness: Hot Chocolates and Lollies
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Portfolio Co-ordinator
Hayley Taua
Tainui
Born in Auckland, Hayley is the Portfolio Coordinator at Team Mana Supplies, helping look after our customers and their orders from start to finish.
Working across customer communication, quoting, order coordination and production, Hayley helps make sure the details are covered, deadlines are kept on track, and our customers know exactly what’s happening with their mahi.
Having started out jumping into the print room whenever an extra pair of hands was needed, Hayley has quickly grown into a key part of the TMS team. That hands-on production experience means she understands what goes into getting an order from an idea on screen to a finished product out the door.
Calm, organised and quietly getting things done, Hayley brings a strong work ethic and a genuine willingness to help wherever she’s needed.
Superpower: Being extremely quiet 🤫
Weakness: Almond milk caramel lattes ☕
Branding Brother
Screen Print, Embroidery & Transfers
Joshua Raurihi
Ngāti Raukawa | Ngāti Porou
Ngāti Whakatere
Whakawehi Marae, Pikitanga Pā
Originally from Shannon in the Horowhenua, Joshua is one of Team Mana Supplies' very own Branding Brothers, playing a key role in bringing brands to life through the production room.
Working across a wide range of production tasks, Joshua is involved in almost every stage of the process, helping ensure jobs are completed to a high standard and delivered on time. Whether it's printing, pressing, finishing, packing, or jumping in wherever an extra set of hands is needed, he's always ready to get stuck into the mahi.
One of eight children and a proud father to Rhayn, Joshua brings a strong sense of whānau, hard work, and teamwork to everything he does.
Known for his positive attitude and willingness to help, Joshua is the kind of team member who can always be counted on. No matter the task, he approaches it with dedication, pride, and a good sense of humour, making him an important part of the Team Mana Supplies whānau.
Superpower: Music Taste🎶
Weakness: The Mirror🪞
Branding Brother
Screen Print, Embroidery & Transfers
Marshall Macdonald
Kahungungu
Born and raised in Rangiora, Marshall is one of Team Mana Supplies' very own Branding Brothers, playing a key role in bringing customer brands to life through the production room.
As one of the most versatile members of the team, Marshall works across all areas of production and is known for his ability to tackle just about any job that comes his way. From printing and pressing to finishing, packing, and everything in between, he's always ready to roll up his sleeves and get stuck into the mahi.
When he's not at work, Marshall enjoys keeping active and making the most of family life with his two boys. Whether it's playing sports, getting outdoors, or heading off on a new adventure, he loves spending quality time with his whānau and creating lasting memories together.
Calm, reliable, and always willing to lend a hand, Marshall is a valued part of the TMS whānau and someone the team can always count on.
Superpower: Infinite energy to work
Weakness: Inability to bring back paperwork
Production Support
Embroidery, Screen Print, Transfers
TeKoha Manawatu
Ngāi Tahu | Muaūpoko | Rangitāne
Nõ Kaikōura, Wairewa, Pariri, Manawatu
With over 6years experience supporting the whānau business TK jumps in and works when we need him the most!
TK works on a casual basis or pops in with lunch no and again.
In his spare time you will find him working toward his dream of becoming a professional tennis player - future world number 1!!!
Superpower: Escaping anything that is not Tennis
Weakness: Tennis
Production Support
Embroidery, Screen Print, Transfers
TeMaia Manawatu
Ngāi Tahu | Muaūpoko | Rangitāne
Nõ Kaikōura, Wairewa, Pariri, Manawatu
Another child dragged up in the whānau business, Te Maia has the same 6years of experience.
Te Maia works on a casual basis, soon to only be available on school holidays as he follows his dream to play professional rugby, he will be off to Palmerston North Boys High next year.
Superpower: 90s and 2000s RnB Banger finder!!
Weakness: TeAta
Overpaid and Underworked
Avatar Manawatu
Ngāi Tahu | Muaūpoko | Rangitāne
Nõ Kaikōura, Wairewa, Pariri, Manawatu
Avatar is a vital part of the Team Mana Supplies school holiday crew, bringing energy, attitude, and an unmatched ability to locate snacks at any time of day.
When she’s at work, she keeps morale high, opinions strong, and the snack cupboard and Uber Eats accounts under constant surveillance.
Whether she’s supervising adults, striking a pose, or reminding everyone that she is definitely hungry, Avatar adds joy, chaos, and character to the workplace.
A future CEO in the making (or at least Head of Snacks), she takes her role very seriously.
Superpower:
Infinite hunger, elite snack detection, and unshakeable confidence.
Weakness - Being Quite
History of TMS
Team Mana Supplies began in 2018 with humble beginnings, making piupiu necklaces from our garage in Aranui, Christchurch. What started as a small whānau-led kaupapa quickly grew into supplying full-sized piupiu for kapa haka groups, and from there, naturally expanded into merchandise and apparel.
As the demand grew, so did our skills, evolving into heat transfers, screen printing, embroidery, and digital printing. Our workspace grew alongside us, from working out of a bedroom, to the garage, to a rented cabin, and eventually into our own workshop. What began as self-employment has grown into a fully fledged company with staff, contracts, health and safety systems, and a strong commitment to protecting our environment.
At every stage, our growth has been guided by hard work, learning as we go, and staying true to our values.
Every person in this photo, past and present, has played a part in shaping Team Mana Supplies.
Our growth is not the result of one person or one moment, but the collective effort, time, care, and commitment of everyone who has worked alongside us.
Each contribution, big or small, has helped build the foundation of this company.
We are deeply grateful for every person who has been part of our journey and for the role they played in getting us to where we are today.
ALL STARS!!! 2018-2026
