Tū Ātea

05/10/2026

Wrapping up our Gateway Programme with our final pair of rangatahi from Ōtāhuhu College and Sacred Heart College, who joined us to get hands-on with electric vehicle technology.

Building on the mahi we’ve been doing with EVolocity, we were also fortunate to have Chief Executive Jason Mamaku (Ngāti Maniapoto / Te Atihaunui-a-Pāpārangi) drop in and spend some time guiding the boys through the mahi.

They worked through the process of building an e-bike from old dirt-bike parts, taking on the challenge of getting the motor running while learning about circuits, welding and workshop safety along the way.

A great way to finish the programme, with plenty of challenges tackled and some pretty major milestones reached!

30/09/2026

What if we told you Māori own all of this?

From spectrum rights to a growing technology and connectivity group, the journey has been decades in the making.

Swipe to see how the kaupapa became capability ➡️

24/09/2026

Tauira from Te Kāpehu Whetū are getting hands-on with electric vehicle technology through our partnership with EVolocity.

They kicked things off by building and testing mini prototype electric cars, learning the fundamentals of electric motors, circuitry, design and problem-solving before taking those skills to a much bigger build.

The next stage is already taking shape. Tauira have received the recycled chassis, bikes, go-karts and other materials that will become their final electric vehicles. They’ll disassemble, redesign and customise them, fabricate new parts, install electric motors and circuitry, and bring their own vision for each vehicle to life.

The destination? EVolocity’s competition in October, where they’ll put their finished EVs to the test. 🏁

It’s a journey from prototype to full build, giving rangatahi practical experience in engineering, clean technology and innovation along the way.

Karawhuia!

17/09/2026

15/09/2026

Kia whakatōmuri te haere ki mua. Walking backwards into the future with our eyes fixed on our past.

Today for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, our team came together for a really meaningful discussion exploring the past, present, and future of te reo Māori.

We reflected on the deep history of a language that once flourished, faced deliberate erasure, and has triumphantly endured through the strength and resilience of our tūpuna.

That history gives purpose to our future. At Tū Ātea, we’re committed to making sure our spaces continue to hold room for te reo Māori to be spoken, heard, and celebrated in everything we do.

09/09/2026

We attended the Māori & Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) networking event, which was set up by MPTT to give students the opportunity to build their confidence and experience with networking as part of their transition into work.

It was great to be present while connecting with students and showing them some of the pathways and opportunities that are available.

We were able to talk about potential pathways within the Tu Atea Group, as well as take part in a panel discussion alongside potential employers at the end of the evening.

An awesome opportunity to connect with students, have some kōrero and give them a better understanding of what the transition into work can look like.

02/09/2026

Every great corporate video has a story behind it. This is ours...🎬

📽TE OFFICE ft Tū Ātea

25/08/2026

Tū Ātea appoints Shane Taurima as Pou Matua

Tū Ātea is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Taurima (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine) as our new Pou Matua, Group Chief Executive.

Shane is currently Kaihautū, Chief Executive, of Whakaata Māori, which he has led for eight years through significant digital and organisational transformation and strengthened financial resilience.

Tū Ātea Chair Robin Hapi says Shane brings the strategic, commercial and cultural leadership needed as Tū Ātea moves into its next stage of development.

Shane says he is honoured to be entrusted with the role.

“Tū Ātea stands on the shoulders of generations of Māori leaders who fought for recognition of spectrum as a taonga and for Māori rights and interests in the technologies and infrastructure shaping our future.

“I look forward to working alongside the people of Tū Ātea to build on what has already been achieved and create enduring value and opportunity for our people.”

Shane will take up the role in February 2027, succeeding founding Chief Executive Antony Royal. We acknowledge Antony's significant contribution to building Tū Ātea, bringing together the Group's spectrum assets and businesses and laying the commercial and operational foundations for its next stage of growth.

Nau mai, haere mai Shane.

09/08/2026

Full circle moment!

Last year, Suede Sadler was part of Empathy, the winning team at the AI Hackathon at AUT South Campus, developing an idea to help identify learning challenges for tamariki.

Along the way, the team spent time at Tū Ātea, using our space as they developed their idea and prepared to present at the Aotearoa AI Summit.

One year later, they’re back where it started, but this time Suede and fellow Empathy team mate Colin,  have been invited back as judges for the Aotearoa AI Hackathon Festival 2026.

Pretty cool to go from competing and taking out the win, to helping judge the next generation of ideas.

 Kei runga noa atu Suede rāua ko Colin! And a big shout out to all those involved in the AI Hackathon for 2026.