Māori stories - Page 2
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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entrepreneurship
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callaghan innovation
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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social enterprise
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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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pedagogy
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awards
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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te reo māori
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ministry of education
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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core education
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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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edutech
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hybrid & remote work
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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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startups
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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edutech
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e-learning
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māori
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.
Chinese execs to experience 'wayfinding' approach to Maori business style
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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auckland university
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Chinese execs to embark on a unique Māori voyage of business discovery, blending ancient wisdom with modern entrepreneurship.
Hawke’s Bay to host first-ever National Māori ICT Hui
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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digital māori forum
National Māori ICT Hui announced for November, tackling ICT issues and aiming to bring more Māori into the industry.
The ten teams transforming our history at Te Papa's Mahuki innovation hub
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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māori
Ten teams are taking over Te Papa's Mahuki innovation hub to form digital solutions put to them by Te Papa, NZ & international cultural providers.
Samsung develop Te Reo Māori language pack for printers
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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printing
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māori
Samsung has developed a language pack allowing Māori to be used on commercial printers, starting with New Zealand's Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Ministry of Education and Hika bring te reo Maori to early education
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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edutech
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apps
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ministry of education
New Zealand early education services (ECE) are eligible to receive free access to the Hika Lite Maori Language Application.
Blackboard recognises Maori as one of NZ's official languages
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Blackboard releases Maori version of Bb Student, enabling students to stay updated on their academic progress.
Winners of Kiwi entrepreneurial comp announced
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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startups
Winners of the DigMyIdea challenge have been announced, with ideas range from financial education software to a socializing app.
Technology used to revitalise indigenous culture
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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kiwa digital
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te papa museum
Technology can be used to preserve ancestral knowledge in formats that are relevant and accessible, according to Steven Renata, from Kiwa Digital.