Tūhono Rau Tangata mātanga talks highlight the leadership journeys and career pathways of mātanga (specialists) in the RRSIT sector – Rangahau, Research, Science (Pūtaiao), Innovation (Auaha) and Technology (Hangarau). These kōrero aim to demystify pathways for those at early stages of their RRSIT careers and create space for mātanga to discuss important kaupapa facing te ao Māori.
Final Mātanga Talk for Series 2
Upcoming Mātanga Talks
Te Aupōuri,
Ngāti Kahu,
Te Rārawa,
Ngāi Takoto
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Peter-Lucas Jones
Peter-Lucas Jones, CEO of Te Hiku Media, is a world leader in utilising AI to support language revitalisation. Recently recognised in Time Magazine’s 100 AI list for 2024, join us to hear how his upbringing in Te Tai Tokerau, background in creative practice and lifelong curiosity around innovation makes him the person he is today.
How does someone who grew up in an isolated community become a leading Māori academic, innovator or agent of change in their field?
What inspired their career paths and who inspires them today?
How can our many diverse Māori realities thrive in a dynamically changing world?
Our Facilitators
Our Facilitators
Ngāruahine,
Taranaki,
Tāngahoe,
Te Pakakohi,
Ngāti Ruanui,
Te Arawa,
Hāmoa, Tonga
Hinerangi Edwards
Ngāti Kahungunu o Te Wairoa,
Ngāti Ruapani,
Rongowhakaata,
Moriori, English,
Irish, Scottish
Kiwa Hammond
Feedback from previous mātanga talks:
“This series of talks has been wonderful. It has enabled me to learn about such a range of amazing kaupapa from around Aotearoa.“
“Not only are the kaikōrero providing so many nuggets of incredible information, Hinerangi is so kind, empathetic, understanding and just amazing.“
“Awesome pātai, helped the kaikōrero share their haerenga and whakapapa in a really connected and enlightening way.“
“Really engaging. I liked the conversational aspect of Q&A as opposed to sitting through a ‘powerpoint presentation’ type approach, he tino whakaaweawe!“
Highlights from previous Mātanga Talks
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