some of our TECH AND DATA PROJECTS
CURRENT PROJECT: GLOBAL REACH INITIATIVE & DEVELOPMENT (GRID PACIFIC)
The Global Reach Initiative & Development (GRID) Pacific Team, in collaboration with our global partner tech giant Google Earth and Street View, aim to transform Pacific Islands into 21st century powerhouses. With the latest technologies for Google Street View, the GRID Pacific Team captures panoramic high-resolution imagery, accurate 3D depth information, and GPS and GIS location data that is interfaced with Google Maps and displayed in Google Earth. Through the Global Reach Initiative & Development (GRID) Programme, ‘whole of country’ solutions are provided the support each country's vision and heritage, showcasing the beauty and charisma of the nation’s culture, landscapes, oceans, people, and their unique languages to the world. It will bring families and friends together from anywhere in the world back to their local villages, vaka, and favourite beaches.
For more information about our GRID Pacific initiative, visit www.gridpacific.com
Check out our video - Mapping Tonga: Bringing Street View to a Pacific Kingdom
Google / GRID Pacific video presented at Google Street View Conference
Johanna setting up NCTech IStar 11k res camera for Google Street View
Darcy in Tonga, Google Street View
TE HA Alliance team at NAISA Conference, Hamilton, 2019
Techies Isaac and Vincent working on our Digital Designs
POU KAPUA CREATIONS COLLABORATION: TE HA VRAR ALLIANCE
Honouring Cultural & Creative Genius in Reality, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality
A collaboration between Pou Kapua Creations | Global Reach Initiative [GRID Pacific], River / IDesign Media, and Reality Virtual, the TE HA VRAR Alliance are a culturally diverse Maori / Pacific / Kiwi team comprising entrepreneurs, technology experts and artists who are passionate about the innate value of storytelling. Through our Planet Māori Manukura, Te Mana Raraunga (Māori Data Sovereignty Network), Māori ICT Network, Industry Alliances, University of Auckland, and Auckland University of Technology networks, we have extensive multi-tribal, multi-institutional, and multi-sectoral support connections across New Zealand, the Pacific, and internationally.
The TE HA VRAR Alliance has a unique skillset that integrates cultural identity, data science and analytics, the latest in VR and immersive experience technologies, platform design and development, AI and machine learning, media production, and brand strategy. Combining great process methodologies with the latest digital innovations we create beautiful, bespoke, meaningful VR, AR, and digital experiences.
See our Profile to learn more about the TE HA VRAR Alliance
CHACO CANYON 2007
'Is it possible to have Information Technology that reflects Indigenous Consciousness'? A Learning Encampment, convened by the Native Science Academy, funded by the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering of the National Science Foundation USA.
Chaco Canyon, a World Heritage Site as a major centre of Puebloanculture between 850-1250AD. Chaco technologies incorporated precision design and planning - aligned with the celestial bodies. They had complex infrastructure (construction, irrigation, agriculture); monumental structures and advanced building techniques. They had a complex, integrated society with central government, administration, and civic projects. Chaco Canyon was an incredible place of learning.
Here is a link to the paper developed from that learning encampment.
Stars whirl in time-lapse above Casa Rinconada, an Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon. Photograph courtesy National Park Service
KAPUA – Cloudborn, Pillar of Life
Sharing Matauranga Maori within the Digital World
OUR VISION FOR “KAPUA - CLOUDBORN, PILLAR OF LIFE”
To breathe life into Matauranga Maori in the digital world, captivating the hearts and minds of our rangatahi, whānau, and communities, as we honour the truth, integrity, and cultural mana of Te Ao Maori.
MATAURANGA MAORI IS IN OUR DNA
It is our collective ancestral wisdom and expertise, passed down through our whakapapa, strengthened by our relationships with the natural universe, the cosmos, and shaped with extensive research, evaluation, and intergenerational scientific endeavour. Matauranga Maori provides our original instructions, ‘building the tools and making the rules’ for us to live in harmony and balance with and within our spiritual, physical, environmental, and human domains.” - Wikuki Kingi, Tohunga Toi Ake, Pou Kapua Creations
DESIGNING IMMERSIVE GAMING EXPERIENCES WITH AMAZING POU KAPUA STORIES AND LEGENDS!
MOVING THE REALITY OF POU KAPUA INTO THE DIGITAL WORLD THROUGH CREATING …
Our Matauranga Maori Pataka - A repository of authentic cultural knowledge based on the Matauranga expressed and revealed through our real-world cultural masterpiece Pou Kapua.
Our Digital Asset Library - A storehouse of high-quality digital assets based on our Matauranga Maori Pataka, capturing each of our cultural treasures and carvings in rich detail.
Our Immersive Gaming Experiences - Exciting, interactive ‘being there’ gaming experiences that showcase our authentic digital assets and bring Matauranga Maori to life in the digital world.
Find out more about us - and check out some of our powerful stories in KAPUA - Cloudborn, Pillar of Life - Concepts
RESOURCES AND LINKS
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru, PhD, JP
Expert in Matauranga with Intellectual Property Rights, Digital & Data
Technologist Dr Karaitiana Taiuru says that the data collected by the NZ Government Tracing App could be accessed by the US and Australian governments because the data collected from the app is being stored in Australia by an American owned service.
For more, watch https://www.teaomaori.news/govt-tracing-app-data-could-be-accessed-usaaus-karaitiana-taiuru
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru, Data Sovereignty expert talks with Radio Waatea about NZ Government's Covid-19 Vaccine Passports and issues in the technology used, and privacy and data sovereignty concerns.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=4824134124264901
Dr Warren Williams is the Chief Executive Officer of 20/20 Trust
Dr Warren Williams partners with local communities to deliver Digital Inclusion leadership, research and programmes throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand. https://2020.org.nz/
Check out Maori in Tech with Dr Warren Williams. Which explores the question: How can we get more Maori representation in the Tech Industry in Aotearoa, especially in the management and governance roles?
Here is the link to the Apple Podcase 'Taiki E'
https://podcasts.apple.com/cz/podcast/m%C4%81ori-in-tech-with-dr-warren-williams/id1540719803?i=1000527559265
Te Mana Raraunga
Maori Data Sovereignty Network - https://www.temanararaunga.maori.nz/
River - Digital Growth Partner
led by Isaac Rolfe, Rainui Teihotua, Alex Osborne - https://weareriver.nz/
Maori Digital Tech Network
The Māori Digital Tech Network (private Facebook Group) was created to support and connect Māori IT practitioners, IT business owners, IT technicians, IT developers, IT students/workers and IT related whānau startups. It is a safe place for those in the IT industry to share panui, ask questions, korero and mind meld.
Digital Government
Digital government is about putting people first. We’re focusing on what people need from government in these fast-changing times anD how we can meet their needs using emerging technologies, data and changes to government culture, practices and processes.
data.govt.nz helps people discover, collect, manage, use, share, re-use data. https://www.data.govt.nz/
Pataka Raraunga
Pataka Raraunga brings together data, tools, and reports on Te Ao Maori. You can access data from reputable sources that is free for you to take and use. Dig into data on health, wellbeing, Papatuanuku, and more. Read reports on the value of data to Maoridom, Maori data sovereignty, and other topics. And explore tools and other resources made for or by Maori.
Te Aroha Morehu talks about the G-Force of Growth vs the G-Force of Guardianship
NZTech - We See Tomorrow First
NZTech connect, promote and advance the New Zealand technology ecosystem to help the tech sector and the economy to grow.
visit https://nztech.org.nz/
NZ Tech Alliance
The NZ Tech Alliance is a group of independent technology associations from across New Zealand that work together to ensure a strong voice for technology
Check out the NZ Tech Sector Key Metrics 2020 Update here
“Mad Maggie” Apex Legends
Planet Maori is excited to see more Maori get into game development
Check out some of the great resources and videos in "Get Into Gaming”
Click here to check out EA Games first ever Maori character - Margaret Kōhere aka “Mad Maggie” who has been introduced into Apex Legends, a free-to-play hero shooter where players team up to battle for glory, fame, and fortune. (19 Feb 2022)
Vincent Wolfgramm-Russell (Te Aupouri, Whakatohea, Tonga)
is working on his first game 'Travails' - see https://www.ekarusstudios.com/
HAKAMANA BILINGUAL KEYBOARD PROJECT 2001
Creating Innovative and Expressive Technologies to Preserve Indigenous Languages
A computer keyboard enabling easy communication in Te Reo Māori was initially conceptualized by founder Tania Wolfgramm in August 2001. After undertaking some initial research, she and the talented Ki Te Reo team, including Rahuia Kapa, Udhay Kadiyala, Rachel Wolfgramm, and Wikuki Kingi commenced the design and development of the Māori Keyboard. The HAKAMANA comprised specialist software and designer key-top labels, offering all of the letters in the Māori alphabet (including the macronised vowels, ā ē ī ō ū) and particular Māori letter combinations (e.g., ng, wh) in a layout developed in line with the way the Māori language is taught and learned. The keyboard layout was interfaced with a custom-designed software kit (downloadable into PCs with MS Windows operating systems). This software operated between the keyboard driver and the windows operating system of the user’s computer. The software converted the data that was captured from the keyboard hardware and displayed it in the desired language format. The programme also allows for an easy swtch between English (using the QWERTY keyboard) and Māori keyboard layouts. It also included a Māori dictionary, spell check facilities, and a Te Reo Māori learning component.
To find out more, check out this paper HAKAMANA Bilingual Keyboard Paper