Niu Cakery

After a period of career indecision, 23-year-old Aucklander Niuafe Junior Malupo is now doing what he loves - and having his own business is quite literally the icing on the cake.

Niuafe Junior Malupo, 23, opened Niu Cakery as part of a dream team with his mother. She does the baking and he decorates the cakes. Photo / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

Niuafe's mother, Olga Williams, taught him how to back but he taught himself how to decorate. Photo / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

The storefront in New Lynn has been open since mid-August 2016. Photo / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

Niuafe recently received a Tongan Youth Excellence Award in the Business Category for Niu Cakery. Photo / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

Artwork by Niuafe's cousin hangs in the shop. The woman in the piece is modelled on his sister. Photo / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

Niuafe, left, with one of his cupcakes and RNZ host Wallace Chapman with his cupcake icing attempt. Photo / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

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