Two awesome scholarship kaupapa are open right now, and there is still time to get your applications in. First up, Microsoft is offering one Māori rangatahi a $5,000 pūtea to supercharge their journey in tech or digital. Whether you are studying, training, or already working in the space, this is your chance to take your [...]
💡 Big News for Small Biz: New Zealand’s AI Strategy Opens Doors to Smarter Growth Calling all Kiwi business owners, hustlers, and innovators! The New Zealand Government recently launched the New Zealand AI Strategy, and it’s packed with opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs ready to take their business to the next level. [...]
Our partners, Whāriki Māori Business Network in collaboration with Meta have announced the return of Boost with Meta. This exciting event features two tailored half-day sessions designed to empower Māori businesses, content creators, and marketing professionals to excel in the digital space. The morning session is for pakihi Māori and Māori content creators. The afternoon [...]
Ben Marr & Jess McMillan - Tūhoe, Ngāti Rangitihi, Te Whānau a Apanui Āio Media was proudly co-founded by Ben Marr, from Whakatāne and Jess McMillan who was born and raised in Owhata, Rotorua. Āio Media is now in its third year of operation. After being inundated with requests, both Ben and Jess left their [...]
Join an interactive wānanga where an Indigenous future-making framework is used 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. All are welcome, hapori, tangata moana, partners, allies, friends! It’s free to register and kai will be [...]
Poutama is proud to be a sponsor of the 2025 Hi Tech Awards. We are cosponsoring the Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau – Māori Company of the Year with Callaghan Innovation. There are free launch events taking place across Aotearoa, marking the 30th anniversary of the NZ HiTech Awards. An opportunity to connect with [...]
Jared Leith - Ngāti Raukawa Taktix Films is a video production company based in Kirikiriroa owned and operated by Jared Leith. They began in 2009 and have been operating ever since. Taktix offer end to end video production services including scripting, filming, post production editing and animation services. They have experience in the broadcast sector [...]
Sam & Sharne Smith - Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāpuhi Plumb South is a small company that’s big on providing customer focused plumbing solutions. Based in Invercargill, husband and wife team Sam & Sharne own and operate their small plumbing and drainlaying business. The company started in August 2022 as a one man band but now have [...]
Morgan Darlison - Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Porou, Tainui Morgan is an artist/graphic designer based in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Kaitiaki Studios is the platform for her creative ventures, founded by her in 2015. Over the last 10 years, Morgan has been involved in many different types of projects including spatial design, feature artworks and visual art commissions. [...]
The NZ Hi-Tech Awards are celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2025! For three decades they’ve been recognising the incredible innovations and talented individuals in New Zealand’s tech sector. 2025 promises to be particularly special, and everyone is invited to be part of the celebration. In just four weeks, entries will open, giving tech businesses the [...]
