Maori stories

"We need a profoundly different approach to individual data rights and protection - one that recognises collective identities."More

“Maori is one of the three official languages of New Zealand, it just makes sense that our customers should be able to speak to our customer service representatives in Te Reo if they choose to.”More

“We created Katuku Island to bring cultural literacy to a technological platform that uses Maori Toi graphics, sounds, characters, tribal tattoo and indigenous challenges. As an indigenous researcher and business owner, I wanted to make a difference.”More

What better way to inspire children to flex their tongue than to take the language directly to a popular classroom learning tool: Minecraft.More

At first glance, you might not think that a sign-in desk might be a likely place to celebrate New Zealand culture and heritage, but that’s now changing.More

The update is the latest Google initiative to help make te reo more accessible for learners and non-speakers alike. More

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei innovation officer Te Aroha Grace says AI can help to combine the values from different cultures to help grow Aotearoa’s mana and brand – and AI is not just for commercial gain.More

The two have signed a mahi tahi Memorandum of Understanding for Spark to continue providing digital support for the promotion of te reo Māori.More

NPM says the platforms are also designed to deliver innovation in significantly challenging research areas.More

Māori entrepreneurs are being held back from financial success due to issues with accessing finance, managing debt and wealth, and tax compliance.More

“We are delighted to offer customers the chance to get their hands on one of these great new Huawei phones..."More

Kōkiri is the name of New Zealand’s very first government-supported business accelerator programme for Māori, and it's looking for 10 participants.More

The event featured a stellar line-up of established and emerging innovators...More

"Matariki XPonential is about providing opportunities to meet like-minded Māori entrepreneurs, learn from one another, and build connections."More

Māori entrepreneurs who’d like to attend this year’s Social Enterprise World Forum in Christchuch have until July 31 to apply.More

Long time champion for Māori and education recognised in last week's Queen's Birthday Honours. Pat Snedden joins the Order of Merit for his services.More

"This funding will accelerate the design and delivery of localised curriculum resources to support te reo Māori for Ākonga, kaiako and Kāhui Ako."More

"We want to ensure our digital learning is equitable, purposeful and based on excellence for diverse students and families."More

"It’s vital that we work to encourage more Māori into the thriving technology and innovation sector & build capacity by encouraging more involvement."More

The two projects will bring flexible teaching spaces to enable a modern learning environment & technology that will help connect Māori students.More

“For them it allows generations to come back home and contribute to the iwi and community.”More

The competition aims to attract more Māori to the digital economy by helping emerging innovators turn their creative ideas into realityMore

“It’s essential that students with learning support needs receive the same educational opportunities as their peers..."More

“Ideas should have the potential to create economic opportunities for Māori and other New Zealanders, as well as be considered for the export market."More