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This Bill threatens the foundations of our work in its attack on equity, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, truth and democratic accountability – all crucial to our collective efforts to create a - [Ngā Tohu Matihiko 2025 Celebrates Māori Excellence in Digital and Tech](https://matihiko.nz/nga-tohu-matihiko-2025-celebrates-maori-excellence-in-digital-and-tech/) - Te Hapori Matihiko is proud to announce the winners of Ngā Tohu Matihiko 2025, honouring the leaders, creators and disruptors shaping the future of digital and technology in Aotearoa and across the world.Held on 12 Pipiri 2025 in Ōtautahi, the event brought together a powerful and diverse collective of Māori innovators, from climate tech pioneers - [Submission: Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill](https://matihiko.nz/submission-principles-of-the-treaty-of-waitangi-bill/) - We have made our submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill on behalf of the hapori and we encourage others to put their submissions in by 7th January 2025. In summary, we oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and recommend that the bill is abandoned. We submit that this - [Mātauranga Session 15: Our Journey Home](https://matihiko.nz/matauranga-session-15-our-journey-home-bringing-modern-tech-back-to-our-tupuna-whenua/) - https://youtu.be/1fXS026ZpAk?si=kj1JuBXlgfx4DdK6 Mātauranga Session 15: Our Journey Home - Bringing Modern Tech Back to our Tupuna Whenua In our recent Mātauranga session, we were honoured to welcome Engie Matene and Amber Craig, who are integrating technology with te ao Māori. Their insights offered a thoughtful exploration of how modern tech can be rooted in cultural - [Meet the Hapori: Shairae Taepa](https://matihiko.nz/meet-the-hapori-shairae-taepa/) - We spent some time at mahi with Shairae Taepa (Ngāti Whakaue, Te Ati Awa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Ngai Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou), he Kaipūkaha Tāhiko (Electronics Engineer) who works at Peek Robotics. She’s building robots and showing what’s possible for wāhine Māori in tech, relating her mātauranga Māori to her complex mahi – all while - [Mātauranga session 16: Music Tech](https://matihiko.nz/matauranga-session-16-music-tech/) - https://youtu.be/mCseyHNKg2Y?si=nQVEeKHJPGWvYUnF In our recent Mātauranga session, we explored the intersection of music and technology with two accomplished artists: Huia Hamon (Ngāti Porou, Te-Aitanga-A-Mahaki, Ngāti Kahungunu, Uawa, Hauiti) and Rei (Callum Rei McDougall) (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Huia, Ngāti Pākehā). These talented creators shared their journeys, challenges, and insights into how mātauranga Māori and digital tools - [Your Chance to attend Payments NZ conference: The Point 2024](https://matihiko.nz/your-chance-to-attend-payments-nz-conference-the-point-2024/) - Payments NZ’s Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer Jane Retimana has generously offered three tickets (value up to$1800) for our hapori to attend their industry conference, for those interested in financial tech and the payments sector. This koha is offered through their To Mātou Haerenga (rautaki Māori) to encourage the representation and rangatiratanga of Māori in - [Te Hapori Matihiko Invites Nominations for Ngā Tohu Matihiko](https://matihiko.nz/new-post-with-new-template/) - The Matihiko Awards Celebrating Māori Excellence in Digital and Technology - [Finalists Announced - Ngā Tohu Matihiko 2024](https://matihiko.nz/finalists-announced-nga-tohu-matihiko-2024/) - Te Hapori Matihiko is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Matihiko Awards, happening on Saturday 22 June at the Due Drop Centre in Manukau, Auckland. - [Ngā Tohu Matihiko - Whakaahua](https://matihiko.nz/on-the-day-matihiko-awards-2024/) - Thanks to our friends at Smoke Photography, we captured some beautiful images from the evening. - [Ngā Tohu Matihiko 2024 - Winners Announced](https://matihiko.nz/maori-tech-contributions-celebrated-at-2024-matihiko-awards-over-the-weekend-winners-announced/) - About the Matihiko Awards: The Matihiko Awards, organised by Te Hapori Matihiko, celebrate Māori excellence in the digital and tech sector. These awards honour individuals and businesses who have made significant contributions to the industry, showcasing innovation, leadership and enterprise. The Matihiko Awards aim to inspire and encourage Māori participation and advancement in the digital and tech sector. The awards ceremony will take place on July 7, 2023, at the Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua A strong, diverse line up of Māori who are making significant contributions to te ao matihiko, digital and technology in Aotearoa and internationally were recognised at the Awards’ ceremony on Saturday 22 June in Auckland... - [Finalists Announced for Inaugural Matihiko 2023 Awards Celebrating Māori Excellence in Digital and Tech](https://matihiko.nz/finalists-announced-for-inaugural-matihiko-awards-celebrating-maori-excellence-in-digital-and-tech-2/) - About the Matihiko Awards: The Matihiko Awards, organised by Te Hapori Matihiko, celebrate Māori excellence in the digital and tech sector. 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And auē! The mātauranga in this session! We've written notes for you - [Mātauranga Session 5: Pathways for Māori in Digitech](https://matihiko.nz/matauranga-session-5-pathways-for-maori-in-digitech/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv1fvDVko5s Pathways for Māori in Digitech What a privilege it was to be joined by Phil Kupenga, founder and director of Next Chapter Consulting NZ, Shanon O'Connor, director of Tōnui Collab, and Pera Barrett, founder and chair of Shoebox Christmas Trust, as they share their insights on pathways for Māori in the industry - ngā - [Mātauranga Session 4: Māori in Creative Tech](https://matihiko.nz/matauranga-session-4-maori-in-creative-tech/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNQqPQs2TbI Mātauranga Session 4: Māori in Creative Tech It was an absolute honour to be joined by Vincent Egan of Māui Studios and Hori Mataki of Ariki Creative to have a kōrero about being Māori in creative tech. Wow! 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Come along to our next Mātauranga session: Indigenous Tech in Education - 19 March, 2025 We’re excited to host Aroha Te Kanawa (WIPCE 2025 Project Director / WIPCE International Council – Secretary/Treasurer), Shanon O'Connor (Board member of EdTech NZ) and our very own Elle Archer (Founder of ELG) as our kaikōrero - [Futures Wānanga – Online](https://matihiko.nz/event/futures-wananga-online/) - Join us for an interactive wānanga where we’ll use an Indigenous future-making framework to shape the vision for our digitech futures. 🔮💭 Expect thought-provoking kōrero, hands-on sessions, and opportunities to learn, share, and connect with hapori members and rangatahi driving change. 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