Morrell
Morrell is a community leader and advocate for food security in the Bridge Pa area, where she has played a significant role in developing the Mangaroa Marae Food Hub since its inception in 2016. Faced with increasing demand for food assistance due to rising living costs and the impact of events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Cyclone Gabrielle, she has worked tirelessly to source supplies and support local families. Morrell highlights the need for sustainable food solutions and has been proactive in adapting the hub's services to better meet the nutritional needs of the community, emphasizing the importance of reducing waste and promoting healthier food choices.
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Recent news mentions
Morrell started teaching herself how to make korowai from her home and has since turned her creations into a business.
On The Up: Young Hawke’s Bay entrepreneur’s korowai reach international markets
New Zealand· 2025-07-02
Morrell said they recognised a need for more food support but noticed they were struggling with the amount of supplies they had access to.
Hawke’s Bay: Mangaroa Marae Food Hub overwhelmed by increasing need for supportNew Zealand· 2025-04-14
