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Māori and cyber safety - Examining an unsafe online climate and the need for action

Aotearoa's cybersecurity initiatives are failing to protect Māori communities from online risks and discrimination, leading to calls for change.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022

Software Development

Govt creates roadmap for growth in NZ's tech sector

The digital technology sector is now one of the country's top earners, contributing an estimated $6.6 billion to the economy in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Feb 2022

Cybersecurity

It's time for Kiwis to define the meaning of digital identity in Aotearoa

New Zealand has introduced a pivotal bill to regulate digital identity, aiming to enhance trust and security in online services, while embracing Māori values.

By Sara Barker • 14 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021

Data Science

Researchers to examine Māori perspectives on ethical data management

University of Waikato professors secure funding for research on Māori approaches to privacy and governance in the digital environment.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020

Maori in tech

Kōkiri & Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to support Māori startups

Kōkiri partners with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and MYOB to bolster Māori startups with a three-month programme, enhancing business skills and market readiness.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2020

Artificial Intelligence

'Iwi Algorithm' can grow Aotearoa's mana

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's Te Aroha Grace champions an 'Iwi Algorithm' to embed cultural values into AI, aiming to boost Aotearoa's mana and holistic growth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

Te Reo Māori

Spark strengthen ties with Māori Language Commission

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

Digital Transformation

Tā Koha: The new crowdfunding programme for Māori businesses

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018

ATEED

DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge winners reach for the stars

The DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge has concluded for 2018, with two winning teams taking away $10,000 worth of business startup and support packages.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018

Fintech

Kōkiri helps Māori entrepreneurs redefine business success

Māori Kōkiri accelerator fosters socially sustainable ventures, embracing cultural values and attracting investors.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018

Auckland University

Nominations open for Akl Uni's Maori Business Leaders Awards

This is an opportunity to recognise the massive contributions made by Māori business leaders – both individuals and organisations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Government funding

Fresh injection for Maori digital tech fund

Māori Digital Tech Fund receives a fresh GBP £3.6 million boost, aiming to grow digital capabilities and create high-value jobs for Māori in NZ.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

Maori in tech

Advisory group named for Māori ICT Development

Eight people appointed to Māori ICT Development Fund Expert Advisory Group to support Māori economic development.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015

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Unified Communications

Te Tumu Paeroa signs landmark deal with Microsoft NZ cloud region

Te Tumu Paeroa, the Māori Trustee office, partners with Microsoft, forging a revolutionary digital strategy that seeks to deepen landowners' connection with their land, enable swift recovery from major weather events, and advance solutions to key issues like climate change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024

Marketing Technologies

Isentia unveils Te Reo Māori speech recognition in media monitoring service

Isentia unveils revolutionary speech recognition feature that can identify and translate Te Reo Mori programming. #IndigenousLanguages #AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023

Surveillance

Māori data specialists not consulted on facial recognition technology - data sovereignty expert

Māori data specialists are accusing the government of ignoring them while going ahead and expanding the reach of facial recognition technology.

By Phil Pennington • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2022

Auckland University

Maori business leaders recognised in UoA Awards

Māori business talents were honoured in this year's University of Auckland Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards, celebrating innovation and leadership.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018

Massey University

Success with te reo app means more resources are coming

James Porter and team have launched a successful te reo app, 'He aha tēnei?', with more resources on the way, helping children learn Māori language and culture.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017