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Enthusiasm for the Teacher-led Innovation Fund huge, says Ministry of Education
EduTech

Enthusiasm for the Teacher-led Innovation Fund huge, says Ministry of Education

Teacher-led Innovation Fund receives overwhelming support, with $2.7m already funded in first round. Stay tuned for Round 2 applications.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2015
Iwi extends education strategy with Computers in Homes
EduTech

Iwi extends education strategy with Computers in Homes

In partnership with Computers In Homes (CIH), an iwi at the top of the South Island has extended its Learning and Development strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Core Education looks to empower Maori with e-learning
eLearning

Core Education looks to empower Maori with e-learning

At the beginning of next month, Core Education is hosting an event called, 'Modern Pathways to Raising Maori Achievement'.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2015
Minister Flavell to push law review to drive Maori agribusiness
Health Technologies

Minister Flavell to push law review to drive Maori agribusiness

Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell expects to table legislation in the second half of next year to make it easier for Maori land owners t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014

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Forest & Bird pulls out of Land and Water Forum
Sustainability

Forest & Bird pulls out of Land and Water Forum

The government's freshwater proposals have prompted the conservation group to quit a nine-year collaboration, deepening a split over river standards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Kiwi competition aims to stimulate economic involvement & innovation in Māori
Entrepreneur

Kiwi competition aims to stimulate economic involvement & innovation in Māori

DIGMYIDEA seeks to inspire Māori to engage in the digital economy, helping innovators turn ideas into reality.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
University makes plans for long term development
Unified Communications

University makes plans for long term development

Earthquake recovery is largely complete as the university outlines a 30-year campus blueprint, with key projects due by 2018.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Chinese execs to experience 'wayfinding' approach to Maori business style
Auckland University

Chinese execs to experience 'wayfinding' approach to Maori business style

Chinese execs to embark on a unique Māori voyage of business discovery, blending ancient wisdom with modern entrepreneurship.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
Hawke's Bay to host first-ever National Māori ICT Hui
Data sovereignty

Hawke's Bay to host first-ever National Māori ICT Hui

National Māori ICT Hui announced for November, tackling ICT issues and aiming to bring more Māori into the industry.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
The ten teams transforming our history at Te Papa's Mahuki innovation hub
AR, VR & Metaverse

The ten teams transforming our history at Te Papa's Mahuki innovation hub

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Samsung develop Te Reo Māori language pack for printers
Samsung

Samsung develop Te Reo Māori language pack for printers

Samsung has developed a language pack allowing Māori to be used on commercial printers, starting with New Zealand's Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Ministry of Education and Hika bring te reo Maori to early education
EduTech

Ministry of Education and Hika bring te reo Maori to early education

New Zealand early education services (ECE) are eligible to receive free access to the Hika Lite Maori Language Application.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
Blackboard recognises Maori as one of NZ's official languages
Education, Learning & Training

Blackboard recognises Maori as one of NZ's official languages

Blackboard releases Maori version of Bb Student, enabling students to stay updated on their academic progress.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Winners of Kiwi entrepreneurial comp announced
Entrepreneur

Winners of Kiwi entrepreneurial comp announced

Winners of the DigMyIdea challenge have been announced, with ideas range from financial education software to a socializing app.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
Technology used to revitalise indigenous culture
Kiwa Digital

Technology used to revitalise indigenous culture

Technology can be used to preserve ancestral knowledge in formats that are relevant and accessible, according to Steven Renata, from Kiwa Digital.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2015
Connected Learning Advisory enables Maori elearning
EduTech

Connected Learning Advisory enables Maori elearning

The Ministry of Education's Connected Learning Advisory is helping New Zealand schools and Māori communities make the most of digital technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
New boss for New Zealand Council for Educational Research
EduTech

New boss for New Zealand Council for Educational Research

The board of the country's national educational research organisation has appointed Graeme Cosslett to the role of director and chief executive.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2015
Ngai Tamanuhiri partners with Fronde to connect tribes around New Zealand
Cloud Services

Ngai Tamanuhiri partners with Fronde to connect tribes around New Zealand

Ngai Tamanuhiri partners with Fronde, using Iwi Connect to boost communication and preserve culture among New Zealand tribes.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014