Research & Innovation

  • Indigenous Climate Intelligence

  • Mātauranga Meets Technology

  • Māori-Led AI Development

  • Ethical Innovation for Aotearoa

Research & Innovation: Māori Knowledge Meets AI

We’re advancing Indigenous innovation by weaving mātauranga Māori with cutting-edge technology to shape a future where Māori voices lead in AI and digital transformation..

Exploring Indigenous Climate Knowledge with AI

Our research projects use AI-driven geospatial mapping to unlock and visualise traditional Māori environmental knowledge. These tools help:

  • Track changes in whenua, awa, and ecosystems using satellite and sensor data

  • Integrate oral histories and iwi-led observations into climate models

  • Support kaitiakitanga through predictive insights and visual storytelling

This work ensures that Indigenous climate wisdom is not only preserved but actively informs global sustainability efforts..

Connecting Mātauranga Māori with Technology

We develop projects that bridge ancestral knowledge and modern innovation, including:

  • AI models trained on Māori language and cultural narratives

  • Tools that support decision-making in areas like health, education, and land management

  • Platforms that honour Māori intellectual property and data sovereignty

Each initiative is guided by kaupapa Māori, ensuring technology serves the people, not the other way around..

Academic & Industry Partnerships

We collaborate with universities, research institutes, and tech companies to ensure Māori leadership in AI development. These partnerships focus on:

  • Co-designing ethical AI frameworks with Māori researchers

  • Creating career pathways for Māori students and professionals in STEM

  • Influencing national and global AI policy through Indigenous perspectives

Together, we’re building a research ecosystem where Māori innovation thrives and leads..