Māori stories
New Zealand invests NZD $20bn in data infrastructure boom
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New Zealand is set to transform its economy with over NZD $20 billion in data centre investments, positioning itself as a key player in the Asia-Pacific digital landscape.
Denise Carter-Bennett appointed Co-chair of NZ women security network
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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women in technology
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datacom
Denise Carter-Bennett has been appointed Co-Chair of NZ Network for Women in Security, succeeding Sai Honig, and aims to enhance diversity in tech.
Māori tech enterprises see growth but face workforce challenges
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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nztech
The 2024 Toi Hangarau report reveals Māori-owned tech firms have generated USD $160.5 million, spotlighting Māori tech engagement challenges.
Elle Archer honoured at 2024 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Elle Archer, honoured as the Inspiring Individual at the 2024 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, exemplifies the growing influence of Māori professionals in Aotearoa’s tech industry.
IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cloud services
New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.
Privacy Commissioner scrutinises Foodstuffs' facial recognition trial
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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māori
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facial recognition
Privacy Commissioner scrutinises Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial over potential privacy issues and concerns about accuracy and bias among New Zealand's diverse populations.
Independent review finds systemic racism at InternetNZ following Māori threat video
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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youtube
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māori
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internetnz
An independent review has found systemic racism at InternetNZ, which saw it react too slowly to a video that encouraged the slaughter of Māori.
Spark launches scholarship for women, Māori, and Pasifika
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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data analytics
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Qrious, Spark Business Group’s AI and data analytics specialist, has a NZ$1 million scholarship programme for women, Māori and Pasifika.
Fujitsu Aotearoa NZ offers Te Reo Māori translation on ServiceNow
Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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servicenow
Fujitsu Aotearoa New Zealand has introduced the Te Reo Māori language on digital workflow platform ServiceNow.
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Brother New Zealand appoints Manuel Efaraimo as chief operating officer
Fri, 27th May 2022
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After 2 decades in business, Manuel Efaraimo is appointed as COO. His culture and experience will drive Brother to new levels of excellence.
Researchers to examine Māori perspectives on ethical data management
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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data science
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māori
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university of waikato
University of Waikato professors secure funding for research on Māori approaches to privacy and governance in the digital environment.
Slingshot makes Te Reo Maori important part of customer experience
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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cx
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martech
Internet service provider, Slingshot, is recruiting Te Reo-speaking support staff to provide customer service in Te Reo Maori.
Kiwi game developers move forward with indigenous gaming platform Katuku Island
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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māori
Kiwi game developers are revolutionising indigenous education with Katuku Island, a survival game rooted in Maori culture, aiming to bridge educational gaps.
Te Ao Māori gets Minecraft experience for Kiwi schools
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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microsoft
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minecraft
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māori
What better way to inspire children to flex their tongue than to take the language directly to a popular classroom learning tool: Minecraft.
WhosOnLocation app now supports Te Reo Māori
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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māori
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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.
Google can now translate pics of Te Reo Māori
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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māori
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google translate
The update is the latest Google initiative to help make te reo more accessible for learners and non-speakers alike.
'Iwi Algorithm' can grow Aotearoa's mana
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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maori in tech
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.
Spark strengthen ties with Māori Language Commission
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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te reo māori
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māori
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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.
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga empowers Māori cultural research
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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māori
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maori education
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knowledge management
NPM unveils nine initiatives to boost Māori research, targeting areas like digital platforms and climate response.
Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Māori entrepreneurs are being held back from financial success due to issues with accessing finance, managing debt and wealth, and tax compliance.