Developing a standardised framework for identifying and protecting Taonga Tuku Iho
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Rongomātāne C: 2degrees IM
| Wednesday, November 26, 2025 |
| 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM |
| Breakout Room C, Rongomātāne C |
Overview
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru
Speaker
Karaitiana Taiuru
CEO
Taiuru & Associates Ltd
Implementing Māori Data and AI Governance
Abstract
This interactive workshop, led by Dr Karaitiana Taiuru, explores how organisations can implement the recommendations. Participants will examine practical steps to integrate Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and Māori Data Governance principles into AI and data systems.
Attendees will gain insights on implementing thee Waitangi Tribunal’s findings of how best to implement Māori Data Governance, developing bespoke Māori governance frameworks and contributing to culturally grounded AI and Data.
Attendees will gain insights on implementing thee Waitangi Tribunal’s findings of how best to implement Māori Data Governance, developing bespoke Māori governance frameworks and contributing to culturally grounded AI and Data.
Biography
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru is a preeminent Māori expert in the intersection of tikanga Māori (cultural values), mātauranga Māori (traditional knowledge), and emerging digital technologies. He specialises in areas such as AI ethics, Māori Data Sovereignty, digital governance, and intellectual property rights.