Indigenous at Microsoft New Zealand
Stories of Impact
“It's about facilitating two-way dialogue between our Māori and non-Māori employees and making everyone feel welcome.” - Jon Gulbransen, Senior Client Executive - Financial Service & Insurance, Microsoft Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
Learning te reo Māori fosters inclusivity
An introductory online language course in te reo Māori is promoting awareness, understanding and belonging at Microsoft.
“An overnight stay is a perfect way to experience a marae’s cultural significance and learn about Māori culture and tikanga (customs).” - Lisa Urquhart, Partner Development Manager, Device Partner Sales Microsoft ANZ, and Indigenous at Microsoft New Zealand Co-lead
Embracing Māori culture at a marae wānanga
An overnight marae stay immersed Microsoft New Zealand employees in Māori culture through connection and learning.
Resources
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A digital transformation for a beloved cultural festival
Toro Technology built a digital Azure cloud-based judging platform for Aotearoa’s most significant cultural festival, Te Matatini, that integrated complex judging systems and criteria while upholding the festival’s mana (identity) and values.
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Fostering inclusivity through language
Microsoft New Zealand partners with Cultureflow® to deliver te reo Māori language courses to employees, fostering a welcoming environment of awareness, inclusivity and belonging.
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Pathway to leadership
Microsoft New Zealand’s long-standing partnership with TupuToa, a social enterprise focused on growing Māori and Pasifika leaders for a greater Aotearoa, is enriching the company culture by helping to increase diversity at a leadership level.
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