I’m deeply grateful to all who’ve joined me on this journey from its humble beginnings driven by community spirit. This article reflects my past and ignites our future, urging us to face challenges with courage and celebrate successes with humility. As a Samoan woman, I’ve overcome doubts and barriers, choosing resilience over victimhood. My journey may seem cliched, but it’s a testament to perseverance and faith.

From Strawberry Picking to Global Reach: The LM4 Story & What’s Next
Every business has a story. For LM4 Group, ours began humbly — in the fields, picking strawberries. What started as a family’s drive to work hard and create opportunity has grown into a people-centred enterprise with a footprint across New Zealand and beyond. The Journey So Far Over the years, LM4 has expanded into three core subsidiaries: Alignz Recruitment –
Navigating the Storm: What Recent GDP Contractions Mean for NZ Businesses
New Zealand’s economy has hit rough waters. In the June 2025 quarter, GDP shrank by 0.9%, marking the third contraction in just over a year. Construction, manufacturing, and services all felt the squeeze, while households cut back spending under cost-of-living pressure. The Reserve Bank has responded by cutting the Official Cash Rate to 3%, aiming to encourage investment and spending.
Showing Up Where It Matters: LM4 Group at the TYMS Basketball Event
At LM4 Group, we know that impact is created in moments – the moments when people step up, come together, and give their energy to something bigger than themselves. That’s why being part of the recent TYMS (Tuilaepa Youth Mentoring Services) basketball fundraising event was so important to us. The day wasn’t about logos, titles, or recognition. It was about
