Tū Ātea

03/06/2026

After 26 years advocating for Māori rights and participation in telecommunications, one of the sector's most influential leaders is preparing to hand over the reins.

Antony Royal has spent decades helping shape the future of Māori telecommunications, from spectrum advocacy to building Tū Ātea into a national telecommunications and technology group.

Now, as he prepares to step down as Chief Executive in August 2026, Tū Ātea begins the search for its next leader.
What happens next will help shape the future of Māori participation, ownership and influence in the digital economy.

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Tū Ātea Limited - the Māori-owned parent of the Tū Ātea Group - today announced that founding Chief Executive Antony Royal will step down as CEO as part of a planned leadership transition. Mr Royal will continue advocating for Māori participation in the Telecommunications Sector as Co-Convenor...

29/05/2026

Who gets your dollar?

Economic development is often talked about in big numbers and long-term outcomes. Our kōrero with the team from Amotai was a reminder that it can also be shaped through everyday decisions.

We explored supplier diversity, buyer diversity, and the connection between procurement, opportunity, and business growth. Because every dollar spent goes somewhere. It supports a business, creates opportunity, builds capability, and helps shape the kind of economy we're building.

When organisations think intentionally about who they buy from, who they partner with, and who has visibility within their networks, it can open doors for businesses that have traditionally found it harder to access larger opportunities.

Nei rā te mihi nui ki a koutou te whānau o Amotai.
We shared valuable kōrero for the work they're doing to strengthen pathways for Māori and Pasifika enterprise across Aotearoa.

'Ka tū ātea, kia ora ai te iwi'.

28/05/2026

TŪRANGA MAHI | Job Vacancy

We’re looking for an experienced Contract Accountant / Finance Specialist to support Broadtech Transworks as part of the wider Tū Ātea group during an exciting period of growth and integration.
This 6-month Auckland-based role is ideal for someone with strong MYOB Exo experience, excellent financial accounting skills, and a proactive, adaptable approach.

Apply now to join a collaborative team driving transformation and operational excellence.

Contact: Stevie Winikerei
[email protected]

25/05/2026

“Data sovereignty is a precondition for self-determination.”
- Erena Mikaere

What does it mean for Māori sovereignty to extend into the digital world?

A new decentralised data storage network, Te Pā Tūwatawata, is aiming to ensure Māori data stays in Māori hands - protecting iwi, hapū, marae, and whānau knowledge through secure, Māori-led digital infrastructure.

Grounded in tikanga Māori, the platform offers encrypted storage designed specifically for Māori communities and organisations. Protecting mātauranga Māori, strengthening rangatiratanga, and making sure Māori stay in control of our own data as technology continues to evolve.

As AI continues to grow, kōrero around who owns, protects, and governs indigenous knowledge are becoming more important than ever.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/596199/maori-owned-data-storage-network-hailed-as-significant-step-towards-data-sovereignty?fbclid=IwY2xjawSAWvlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFibDY0dExtMjVveGpyazFTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlxvcqrqLnGSLH_U7-Qf0MBUE7Z0D9UvnROwBN6EacY9GxYVELPPw968D7Co_aem_YtSg9wNlt_DZqqEowKA5CQ

Te Pā Tūwatawata will be available to marae, hapū, iwi or other organisations who wish to store their data within the protection of the Pā.

21/05/2026

THE NIU HORIZONS: TECH FUTURES

TechWeek is still on! Today we're at Te Ngahere in Manukau for Niu Horizons: Tech Futures.
We got taiohi to engineer an FM radio tower using only

💡20 pieces of spaghetti
💡10 marshmallows
💡FM radio kit
💡Tape

Some awesome creativity, team spirit and big thinking going on today 🙌🏽

18/05/2026

Expressions of Interest for Te Ara Pakihi are now closed.

All applicants will be contacted this Friday.

We appreciate the strong interest shown in this kaupapa.

Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou!

18/05/2026

We're heading to the 'South Auckland Tech to the World' kaupapa this week, and we'll be taking Tūī.
Tūī gives private 4G & 5G Networks with secure, tailored mobile connectivity, and will be providing free wifi at the event.

We'll also have challenges and activites for rangatahi to check out! See you there 🙌🏽

Tū Ātea are Proud supporters of Tech Week and Cause Collective.

18/05/2026

REMINDER:
TE ARA PAKIHI EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - CLOSES TONIGHT.

Click on the link to apply!

E ngā kaipakihi Māori 📣

A reminder that applications for Te Ara Pakihi 2026 are closing soon!

Are you a Māori business owner in the tech or creative sectors? Ready to take your pakihi to the next level?

✨ KORE UTU | No cost to join✨ Access up to $35,000 worth of expert business support✨ For businesses operating mostly in Tāmaki Makaurau.

You’re eligible if your pakihi is:
▪️ Atleast 50%+ Māori owned
▪️ Registered with an NZBN

Whakauru mai! Grow your business with the support, strategy and connections to help you build, scale and succeed. 🌱

Submit your EOI:tuatea.nz/incubator

Applications close 18 May 2026.

16/05/2026

TECHSTEP | Te Kūiti

That's a wrap for our time in Te Kūiti for TechStep 2026!

All our tamariki and taiohi stepped up to the challenges and went all-in!

Nei rā te mihi nui ki a koutou! Big shout out to the kaiwhakahaere and all the kura involved. Setting our kids up to step into tech and engineering in the future!

15/05/2026

TECHSTEP | Te Kūiti | DAY 2

Back for round two with our taiohi today!

Today they stepped up the challenge and went all-in building even bigger and stronger spaghetti & marshmallow towers.

Testing limits, tweaking designs, and battling it out to crown the tallest tower.
Awesome hands-on vibes building serious engineering confidence and problem-solving skills!