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Brother New Zealand appoints Manuel Efaraimo as chief operating officer
Brother

Brother New Zealand appoints Manuel Efaraimo as chief operating officer

After 2 decades in business, Manuel Efaraimo is appointed as COO. His culture and experience will drive Brother to new levels of excellence.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Researchers to examine Māori perspectives on ethical data management
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
Kiwi game developers move forward with indigenous gaming platform Katuku Island
Gaming

Kiwi game developers move forward with indigenous gaming platform Katuku Island

Kiwi game developers are revolutionising indigenous education with Katuku Island, a survival game rooted in Maori culture, aiming to bridge educational gaps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020
Te Ao Māori gets Minecraft experience for Kiwi schools
Microsoft

Te Ao Māori gets Minecraft experience for Kiwi schools

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

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
WhosOnLocation app now supports Te Reo Māori
Apps

WhosOnLocation app now supports Te Reo Māori

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
Google can now translate pics of Te Reo Māori
Google

Google can now translate pics of Te Reo Māori

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

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019
'Iwi Algorithm' can grow Aotearoa's mana
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
Spark strengthen ties with Māori Language Commission
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
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga empowers Māori cultural research
Māori

Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga empowers Māori cultural research

NPM unveils nine initiatives to boost Māori research, targeting areas like digital platforms and climate response.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018
Huawei and Vodafone launch sleek new Y series phones
Māori

Huawei and Vodafone launch sleek new Y series phones

Huawei and Vodafone introduce Y5 and Y7 smartphones with te reo Māori, marrying cultural preservation with cutting-edge tech.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Māori entrepreneurs invited to take part in first govt-supported accelerator programme
Callaghan Innovation

Māori entrepreneurs invited to take part in first govt-supported accelerator programme

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

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Artificial intelligence and robots draw hundreds of Kiwi entrepreneurs to innovation event
Robotics

Artificial intelligence and robots draw hundreds of Kiwi entrepreneurs to innovation event

Kiwi entrepreneurs flock to Matariki XPonential, exploring AI and robotics to amplify business innovation and embrace a tech-led future.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Sold-out innovation event set to motivate and inspire Maori entrepreneurs
Callaghan Innovation

Sold-out innovation event set to motivate and inspire Maori entrepreneurs

Māori entrepreneurs gather in Rotorua for the Matariki XPonential event to explore how technology can drive business growth and success.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Ākina Foundation issues final call for Māori entrepreneurs who want to experience SEWF 2017
Māori

Ākina Foundation issues final call for Māori entrepreneurs who want to experience SEWF 2017

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

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Royal recognition for digital education innovator
Māori

Royal recognition for digital education innovator

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.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Fujitsu Aotearoa NZ offers Te Reo Māori translation on ServiceNow
Supply Chain

Fujitsu Aotearoa NZ offers Te Reo Māori translation on ServiceNow

Fujitsu Aotearoa New Zealand has introduced the Te Reo Māori language on digital workflow platform ServiceNow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2022
Slingshot makes Te Reo Maori important part of customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

Slingshot makes Te Reo Maori important part of customer experience

Internet service provider, Slingshot, is recruiting Te Reo-speaking support staff to provide customer service in Te Reo Maori.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling
Fintech

Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling

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

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018