Te Hapori Matihiko

You can’t be what you can’t see! I often hear this when speaking with kaiako and at tech events. It’s a powerful reminder of why visibility in spaces like the NZ Hi-Tech Awards is so important. When our tamariki see Māori thriving in tech, it plants a seed of possibility for their future. At the same time, I’ve heard kōrero about Māori tech companies not getting the recognition they deserve. Here’s the thing: recognition starts with stepping forward. If we don’t put ourselves in the spotlight, how can we expect others to see us? E te iwi—if you’re creating something incredible, this is your time to shine. Representation matters—not just for us today, but for the rangatahi watching tomorrow. Callaghan Innovation is hosting a free online kōrero on 3 December. Join us for tools and insights to make your entry stand out. And here’s some exciting news: we’ve added a new question to the Hi-Tech Māori Kamupene o te Tau Award application. I can’t wait to share it with you! Register at:  https://lnkd.in/grWnrDbd 2024 NZ Hi-Tech Awards hightlights: https://lnkd.in/geBJ7iyF Te Hapori Matihiko SwayTech Poutama Trust #HTANZ #MāoriTech #Innovation #IndigenousInnovation #diversityintech #nztech

E rere ana he mihi maioha ki te whānau o Global Entrepreneurship Network New Zealand! We were pleased to be awarded the Māori Initiative of the Year last night at the GEN NZ Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Awards. Thank you to our board member Dr Karaitiana Taiuru JP, MInstD who accepted this on behalf of Tumu Whakarae Katie & our Te Hapori Matihiko whānau. A mihi also to our other category finalist, Ngā Waihua o Paerangi who are doing awesome mahi! Te Hapori Matihiko was created in response to a problem we saw - that Māori were underrepresented in digital and tech, and the Māori that were in tech were not visible. Digital worlds were being built for us without us. Māori represent about 5% of the industry and we’re on a mission to change that. We are advocates and cheerleaders for Māori in tech. Our solution was to create a supportive community, more opportunities to connect and learn from each other and, deliver an awards event in a truly kaupapa Māori way. Māori doing amazing things are now seen and celebrated every year. And importantly, our rangatahi now see possibility for themselves in the award winners. We have 1,200 members and supporters and we are growing. Over the last few weeks you will have seen the incredible impact of Māori, Tangata Tiriti, iwi and tauiwi coming together and we would love to see that kotahitanga continue. It’s in the very make up of entrepreneurs like those awarded last night to unite, make connections and find shared understanding. We look forward to continuing this mahi! 💜 📸 Photo credit: Kaye Maree Dunn

Blenheim whānau, let’s reflect on 2024 together! Join Louisa Murray and the Te Hapori Matihiko community for our end-of-year gathering. This is a chance for Māori in digitech and supporters of our kaupapa to reflect on the year, connect, and get inspired for 2025. 📅 Date: Thursday, 5th December 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Venue: 5Tapped, 5 Tenth Lane, Blenheim Central, Blenheim ✨ Kai and inu provided RSVP via the form below. Let us know if you have any accessibility or dietary requirements. https://lnkd.in/gKP9Zynu Stay tuned for more event details for end of year meet ups near you! 📍🎉

Wrap up 2024 with Te Hapori Matihiko at our end of year meetup in Whangārei hosted by Zak Hewson! This gathering is a chance for our community of Māori in digitech to connect, reflect, and look ahead. Supporters of the kaupapa are welcome. 🌀 📅 Date: Tuesday, 3rd December 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Venue: The Butter Factory, 8 Butter Factory Lane, Whangārei ✨ Kai and inu provided RSVP via the form below. Let us know if you have any accessibility or dietary requirements. https://lnkd.in/gFzMHnpe Stay tuned for more event details for end of year meet ups near you! 📍🎉

Ōtautahi whānau, let’s come together to celebrate the year that’s been and build connections for 2025! 🎉 Join Elle Archer and Berys Amor from Te Ao Matihiko, Vincent Egan and Madison Henry-Ryan from Maui Studios, and Janelle Riki-Waaka from Riki Consultancy Ltd for our end of year meet up 💜 This gathering is a chance for our community of Māori in digitech to connect, reflect, and look ahead. Supporters of the kaupapa are welcome. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 27th November 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - onwards 📍 Venue: Dux Central, 144 Lichfield Street, CBD RSVP via the form below. Let us know if you have any accessibility or dietary requirements. Kai and inu will be provided. https://lnkd.in/gJeRSi3M Stay tuned for more event details for end of year meet ups near you! 📍🎉

Ko te Tiriti o Waitangi te papa pounamu. Te Tiriti o Waitangi is the foundation of all that we do. Being tiriti-led means that we are unwavering in our pursuit of equitable access and participation for Māori in digital and tech and we staunchly advocate for a thriving Māori economy 🖤🤍❤️ We tautoko our hapori, supporters and whānau whānui activating across the motu and will remain committed to upholding Te Tiriti through our mahi and in all of our partnerships. Head to the link below to see how we put Te Tiriti into practice in all that we do, our statement created earlier this year with the tautoko of Janelle Riki-Waaka from Riki Consultancy Ltd ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gVb4CAy5 #Kotahitanga Te Ao Matihiko

Te Hapori Matihiko End of Year Meetup Tauranga💜 Join Bianca Hewitson and Mihikeita Ngata for our end of year meetup in Tauranga! 🎉 This gathering is a chance for our community of Māori in digitech to reflect on 2024 and make good connections for an inspiring 2025. Supporters of the kaupapa are welcome. 📅 Date: Wednesday 4th December ⏰ Time: 6:00pm onwards 📍 Venue: The Freeport with Cleaver & Co ✨ Kai and inu provided. Let us know of any dietary or accessibility requirements. RSVP via our google form: https://lnkd.in/gr_i-wQv Stay tuned for event details for an end of year meetup near you! 📍🎉

If you haven’t already, make sure to RSVP to our Mātauranga session: Music Tech where we’ll kōrero with two successful Māori artists about their mahi. 🪶 Huia Hamon (Ngāti Porou, Te-Aitanga-A-Mahaki, Ngāti Kahungunu, Uawa, Hauiti): A musician and mother, Huia runs Kog Studio, a multi-award-winning mastering and recording studio in Tāmaki Makaurau. She’s worked with artists like Six60, Shapeshifter, and Savage! As a global networker, Huia connects the world through creativity and leads HŪHĀ Music, supporting māori musicians. 🎤 Rei (Callum Rei McDougall) (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Huia, Ngāti Pākehā): A bilingual musician from Aotearoa, blending Urban and Electronic sounds with a strong Māori cultural identity. With over 10 million Spotify streams, four New Zealand Music Award nominations, and seven Waiata Māori Awards, he recently won Te Tohu Ataata Autaia for his waiata Toitū. Rei continues to innovate with his fresh music. Don’t miss the chance to hear their stories and gain insights into the music industry. Bring your pātai for these awesome kaikōrero! 📆 Wednesday, November 20 ⏰ 12:00pm - 12:45pm 📍 Zoom 💜 RSVP link: https://lnkd.in/gM4Qucgn

Te Hapori Matihiko End of Year Meetup Wellington with Mayor Tory Whanau 💜 Join Mayor Tory Whanau and Aleisha Amohia for Te Hapori Matihiko’s Wellington end of year meetup! This gathering is a chance for our community of Māori in digitech to reflect on 2024 and make good connections for an inspiring 2025. Supporters of the kaupapa are welcome. 📅 Date: Thursday, 28th November 2024 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 Venue: 113 The Terrace ✨ Kai and inu provided. Let us know of any dietary or accessibility requirements. RSVP by Thursday, 21st November to maryanne@matihiko.nz Limited to 25 attendees - so first in, first served! Stay tuned for event details for an end-of-year meet-up near you! 📍🎉