About Us — WOWbeing Hawke's Bay

"Empowering young leaders to reach their full potential, we’re shaping a future where culture, faith, and family inspire lasting change in our community."

The WOWbeing team is passionate about making a lasting difference for Hawke’s Bay youth and their families. Our mission is to foster a sense of belonging, boost self-esteem, and promote wellbeing in young people, particularly through the powerful influences of culture, faith, and family.

With over 20 years of combined experience in health, fitness, and education, our WOWbeing mentors use their expertise in physical activity to connect with and engage Māori and Pasifika student leaders and their Aiga/Whānau. This mentoring journey begins with year 8 students, ages 12-13, and continues throughout secondary school and beyond, supporting them as young adults up to age 24.

Through sports, performing arts, recreational activities, and innovative learning, we build confidence and inspire young leaders. At the heart of WOWbeing is the belief that by guiding young people to reach their full potential, we are empowering a new generation of role models who will create positive change in our community.

Tivaini Fomai

Tivaini is a Sportsman who has played professionally for our local team Hawkes Bay Magpies and Manu Samoa. In 2014, Tivaini transitioned into education completing a degree in Recreation and Sports and then a Diploma in secondary teaching. He is now teaching Health and Physical Education and Pacific Studies classes at Hastings Boys High. On top of this he is a life skills coach, mentor and business owner.
His ambition in life is to see all young people dream big and to reach their goals in life. He is married to his beautiful wife Moira and they have four children Kiera and Teiyah, Foma’i and Rosey-Kate.
Ausage "Sage" Fomai

Ausage (Sage) started his business journey as a personal trainer, then sought out more meaningful roles that could help impact more of the Pasifika communities in Hawke’s Bay. He lead the ‘P4CIFIC’ initiative – active classes timetable and delivers Tū Step – hip hop step aerobics sessions for school programmes and group events. He has a Diploma in Sport and Recreation and a Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science.
As a father to 3 beautiful kids and married to his amazing wife Mena, Sage’s purpose is to live a life that will inspire people around him, founded on two important principles; love God and love people.
Davis Ataera

An ex-New Zealand Secondary Schools volleyball player, Davis has an NZIS certificate in Sports Management and Exercise Prescription and was Team Leader at Flaxrock Gym. He is currently a Director of Renew216, delivering health and wellbeing programmes to local businesses and government.
Husband of Nardine Ataera and proud father of two growing boys Arai & Conor, Davis lives by the mantra of ‘by loving God and loving people I’m blessed to do what I do.’
Tyson Ataera

Tyson has spent the last 12 years working at Unison, from working out in the field to transitioning into the role of Health & Safety Advisor and Well-being Lead for the company. He has just taken on a new challenge as Operations Manager for Mates4Life HB suicide awareness and prevention programme. He sits on the board of LIFT Enterprise which was set up to enable and equip our Rangatahi with the skills they need to get into mahi or entrepreneurship.
Husband to beautiful wahine Birgitte and father to two amazing daughters Maia and Tia, Tyson’s purpose is to love God, love people and see our Pasifika whānau reach their full potential.