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In the Media

A selection of my media appearances across TV, radio, and print, featuring interviews and commentary on the issues I care about.

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Screenshot from the minecraft tutorial it shows a woman amongst some grass and the caption says He ahua rerekē tēna

New Minecraft tutorial entirely in te reo Māori

Date December 7, 2018
I was interviewed on Māori TV, discussing the initiative to translate a web tutorial based on Minecraft into te reo Māori. In the clip, I highlight the language’s recent resurgence, and explain how the project prioritizes accuracy by partnering with professional translators over the course of two years rather than relying on crowdsourcing.
Logo of Kawekōrero which is a globe with the word superimposed

Learning to code in te reo Māori!

Date December 6, 2018
I was interviewed on Māori TV talking about code.org’s Hour of Code and how Microsoft NZ funded a translation project for Minecraft.
Exuberant photo from the hackathon of my colleagues

Hackathon with a mission: Tamariki and tech

Date November 30, 2018
This article explores a purpose‑driven hackathon focused on tamariki and digital equity, calling on the tech sector to support Aotearoa’s new digital curriculum. It highlights how collaboration between educators, volunteers, and ICT organisations can help build practical tools that widen access to technology education and ensure young people are not left behind.
Old headshot of me from 2017!

Mentoring in the digital era

Date May 1, 2018
This article, published in CIO online, explores how mentoring is evolving alongside technology, highlighting how digital tools are expanding access to guidance and support for under‑represented groups in ICT. It examines both formal and informal mentoring models, and why connection, visibility, and shared experience remain critical to building inclusive, sustainable tech careers in the digital era
Photo of kids looking at tablets and there is some kind of colourful coding activity on the screen at the front of the classroom

Dealing with the digital divide

Date February 20, 2018
Published in CIO Magazine Online, this article examines how the digital divide is shaping who gets access to opportunity as technology becomes central to everyday life. It highlights the role of IT professionals in addressing inequity—connecting skills, education, and access to ensure young people and under‑represented communities are not left behind in an increasingly digital world.
Two young girls working at a laptop

‘You don’t really know tech, until you’ve explained it to a kid who’s never played with it before’

Date October 25, 2017
Published in CIO Magazine Online, this article reflects on what teaching technology to children reveals about access, privilege, and understanding. It explores how explaining tech to kids with no prior exposure exposes hidden assumptions—and why initiatives like OMGTech! matter in closing the digital divide for tamariki in underserved communities across Aotearoa.
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