Te Matihiko Awards celebrate organisations and individuals leading the way in tech-driven solutions that uphold and advance te ao Māori. These awards recognise not just achievement, but the vision, impact, and cultural leadership that Māori bring to the industry.
Te Matatini Enterprises was acknowledged for its leadership in developing cutting-edge platforms that protect and promote Māori intellectual property, including its ground-breaking work in digital archiving, app development, and AI-enabled content protection.
Their hard work saw them take away two awards – Pakihi: Tōtara Award and Kaiāwhina: Tōtara Award. This recognition affirms the value of kaupapa-driven approaches to innovation and Te Matatini Enterprises’ commitment to advancing Māori-led solutions in the digital economy.
The Matihiko Awards are delivered by Te Hapori Matihiko and sponsored by NZ Hi-Tech Trust (NZHTT). NZHTT believes that the full potential of the tech sector can only be realised when its workforce reflects the diversity of our nation - and that includes ensuring Māori talent is recognised, supported, and elevated.
NZHTT is continually inspired by the contribution of Māori innovators and leaders - like Te Matatini Enterprises - who help shape the future of technology in Aotearoa and beyond.
As Te Matatini moves into a climate of dynamic growth, innovation and Māori-focused digital solutions will be instrumental in building our sustainable future.
Ngā mihi nui to the team at Te Matatini Enterprises(external link).