Māori stories - Page 2

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.