DIGITAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME | 20 CREDITS | PART TIME
Tātai Ipurangi
Who controls the internet today and is te Ao Māori part of this digital system?
Does modern technology recognise and respect tikanga Māori, or is it ignored?
Why is data considered a taonga and what might tino rangatiratanga look like online?
Have you ever asked yourself these questions and thought “where can I find answers that are relevant, relatable and based on a te Ao Māori worldview?”
Programme Overview
Tātai Ipurangi is a new level 3 digital leadership micro-credential being offered by Native Tech & Digital Natives Academy (DNA) to equip interested learners with a foundational knowledge of internet governance (how decisions are made within digital spaces), understanding how the internet has developed, the major players behind the growth of the world-wide web and will examine indigenous issues, challenges and opportunities in this modern digital realm.
Students will learn how to critically identify and research key governance concepts, analyse indigenous principles related to the internet, implement ideas through projects and workshops, hear from knowledgeable Māori leaders and evaluate effectiveness as a digital kaitiaki by developing a presentation and a portfolio.
Who is the Programme for?
- Rangatahi interested in tech, leadership, and social justice
- Māori policy thinkers and future leaders
- Hapū and iwi digital leads
- Public servants and community advocates
- Indigenous digital and internet leaders and allies
Programme Details
- Schedule: 4 hours per week – Mondays & Thursdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
- Duration: 20 weeks – 23 February – 25 June (includes a 4-week break)
- Cost: 100% free
- Programme Leads: Potaua Biasiny-Tule (DNA Co-founder) & Dr Juan Iturraspe (Native Tech Tutor)
How will you learn?
Some of your learning will be lecturer-led, with guidance and support from a Native Tech tutor during scheduled sessions. These may take place in classrooms, online, through wānanga, or as part of noho-based learning.
The rest of your learning will be activity-led and completed in your own time. This may include online activities, preparation for assessments, and engaging with learning resources.
Some activities are delivered online, so access to an internet-connected device is required.
Delivery & Time Committment
This is a part-time programme worth 20 credits, delivered over 20 weeks. Learners should plan to commit around 10 hours per week, including both scheduled classes and self-directed learning. This includes approximately 80 hours of scheduled learning, made up of:
- 1 × 4-hour face-to-face class per week
- 1 × 8-hour noho, scheduled during the programme
This programme is grounded in kaupapa Māori values and designed to support learners to lead with confidence, care, and responsibility in digital spaces. This programme is open to all.
Weekly Schedule
