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WhosOnLocation app now supports Te Reo Māori

Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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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.
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Google can now translate pics of Te Reo Māori

Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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The update is the latest Google initiative to help make te reo more accessible for learners and non-speakers alike.
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'Iwi Algorithm' can grow Aotearoa's mana

Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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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.
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Spark strengthen ties with Māori Language Commission

Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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The two have signed a mahi tahi Memorandum of Understanding for Spark to continue providing digital support for the promotion of te reo Māori.
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Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga empowers Māori cultural research

Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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NPM unveils nine initiatives to boost Māori research, targeting areas like digital platforms and climate response.
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Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling

Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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Māori entrepreneurs are being held back from financial success due to issues with accessing finance, managing debt and wealth, and tax compliance.
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Huawei and Vodafone launch sleek new Y series phones

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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Huawei and Vodafone introduce Y5 and Y7 smartphones with te reo Māori, marrying cultural preservation with cutting-edge tech.
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Māori entrepreneurs invited to take part in first govt-supported accelerator programme

Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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Kōkiri is the name of New Zealand’s very first government-supported business accelerator programme for Māori, and it's looking for 10 participants.
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Artificial intelligence and robots draw hundreds of Kiwi entrepreneurs to innovation event

Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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Kiwi entrepreneurs flock to Matariki XPonential, exploring AI and robotics to amplify business innovation and embrace a tech-led future.
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Sold-out innovation event set to motivate and inspire Maori entrepreneurs

Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Māori entrepreneurs gather in Rotorua for the Matariki XPonential event to explore how technology can drive business growth and success.
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Ākina Foundation issues final call for Māori entrepreneurs who want to experience SEWF 2017

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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Māori entrepreneurs who’d like to attend this year’s Social Enterprise World Forum in Christchuch have until July 31 to apply.
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Royal recognition for digital education innovator

Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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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.
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Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Prime Minister Bill English discussed funding for Māori language and kura management during a visit to an Auckland school.
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Te reo digital literacy essential for equitable future

Wed, 31st May 2017
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Ministry of Education focuses on te reo and digital literacy to revive indigenous language and prepare for tech-driven future.
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Māori digital startup finalists prepare to meet judges

Tue, 9th May 2017
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Finalists for DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge, a competition to incubate digital startups, have been announced in New Zealand.
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Northland kura to get $19 million upgrade for modern learning spaces

Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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The two projects will bring flexible teaching spaces to enable a modern learning environment & technology that will help connect Māori students.
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Auckland-based Animation College proves popular in Rotorua

Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Animation College extends its campus in Rotorua due to growing demand in the Bay of Plenty, with students now working at Digital Basecamp.
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Kiwi innovators: Entries for the Māori innovation comp close soon

Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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The competition aims to attract more Māori to the digital economy by helping emerging innovators turn their creative ideas into reality.
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Digital learning supported in New Plymouth school upgrades

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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Construction set to begin on $2m learning support centre at Spotswood College and $1.6m expansion at Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai Rangiatea.
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Kiwi competition aims to stimulate economic involvement & innovation in Māori

Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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DIGMYIDEA seeks to inspire Māori to engage in the digital economy, helping innovators turn ideas into reality.