FutureFive New Zealand - Consumer technology news & reviews from the future

Maori in tech stories

Story image
Isentia unveils Te Reo Māori speech recognition in media monitoring service
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
#
martech
#
maori in tech
#
isentia
Isentia unveils revolutionary speech recognition feature that can identify and translate Te Reo Mori programming. #IndigenousLanguages #AI.
Story image
Māori data specialists not consulted on facial recognition technology - data sovereignty expert
Thu, 28th Jul 2022
#
cloud services
#
bi
#
big data
Māori data specialists are accusing the government of ignoring them while going ahead and expanding the reach of facial recognition technology.
Story image
Māori and cyber safety - Examining an unsafe online climate and the need for action
Mon, 30th May 2022
#
microsoft
#
cybersecurity
#
research
Aotearoa's cybersecurity initiatives are failing to protect Māori communities from online risks and discrimination, leading to calls for change.
Story image
Govt creates roadmap for growth in NZ's tech sector
Mon, 14th Feb 2022
#
skills shortage
#
nz government
#
maori in tech
The digital technology sector is now one of the country’s top earners, contributing an estimated $6.6 billion to the economy in 2019.
Story image
It's time for Kiwis to define the meaning of digital identity in Aotearoa
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
#
cybersecurity
#
nz government
#
cios
NZ's push for digital identity gains ground as new bill passes first reading.
Story image
Researchers to examine Māori perspectives on ethical data management
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
#
data science
#
māori
#
university of waikato
University of Waikato professors secure funding for research on Māori approaches to privacy and governance in the digital environment.
Story image
Kōkiri & Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to support Māori startups
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
#
maori in tech
#
kokiri
#
te wananga o aotearoa
Kōkiri and MYOB boost Māori startups with business skills and network access in Aotearoa.
Story image
'Iwi Algorithm' can grow Aotearoa's mana
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
#
ai
#
māori
#
maori in tech
Te Aroha Grace champions AI for cultural growth, not just profit, creating a unique 'Iwi Algorithm' in NZ.
Story image
Spark strengthen ties with Māori Language Commission
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
#
te reo māori
#
māori
#
spark
The two have signed a mahi tahi Memorandum of Understanding for Spark to continue providing digital support for the promotion of te reo Māori.
Story image
Tā Koha: The new crowdfunding programme for Māori businesses
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
#
digital transformation
#
crowdfunding
#
pledgeme
Tā Koha will support Māori business and social ventures that wish to use ‘crowd power’ or whanau supporters to fund the kaupapa they care about most.
Story image
DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge winners reach for the stars
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
#
ateed
#
digmyidea
#
maori in tech
The DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge has concluded for 2018, with two winning teams taking away $10,000 worth of business startup and support packages.
Story image
Kōkiri helps Māori entrepreneurs redefine business success
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
#
accounting systems
#
digital banking
#
maori in tech
Māori Kōkiri accelerator fosters socially sustainable ventures, embracing cultural values and attracting investors.
Story image
Maori business leaders recognised in UoA Awards
Mon, 7th May 2018
#
awards
#
banqer
#
auckland university
Māori business prowess lauded at UoA awards, tech and tradition fuse for future economy growth.
Story image
Nominations open for Akl Uni’s Maori Business Leaders Awards
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
#
auckland university
#
awards
#
maori in tech
This is an opportunity to recognise the massive contributions made by Māori business leaders – both individuals and organisations.
Story image
Fresh injection for Maori digital tech fund
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
#
government funding
#
maori in tech
#
ka hao
UK Gov unveils new funds to boost Māori digital tech skills and businesses.
Story image
Success with te reo app means more resources are coming
Tue, 9th May 2017
#
massey university
#
te reo māori
#
maori in tech
App teaching te reo triumphs, driving expansion for Kiwi kids' language learning.
Story image
Massey grad encourages more Maori into digital pathways
Tue, 2nd May 2017
#
massey university
#
tikanga
#
maori in tech
Massey University graduate Dan Walker wants to see more Māori participation in the tech industry, using a tikanga Māori framework.
Story image
Advisory group named for Māori ICT Development
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
#
cios
#
maori in tech
Eight people appointed to Māori ICT Development Fund Expert Advisory Group to support Māori economic development.