Rangahau · Research project
Ngā uri o Matihiko: Digital Native Stories
About this research
Intern: Deane-Rose Ngātai-Tua
Supervisor: Dr Wayne Ngata
Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington
What does it mean to be Māori in a digital age?
Intern Deane-Rose Ngātai-Tua, under the guidance of Dr Wayne Ngata at Te Papa Tongarewa, explores ngā uri o matihiko—the Māori digital generation. Through qualitative research and kōrero with Māori digital natives, this project investigates how identity, behaviour, and culture are shaped and expressed in online spaces.
This summer internship project explores nga uri o matihiko –the Māori digital generation. Qualitative research and input from digital natives provides insight into the behaviours, thoughts and actions and how identity is informed by a digital culture.