Taiuru & Associates Ltd

with Dr Karaitiana Taiuru

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Critical Indigenous Research Services

Taiuru & Associates Ltd provides Critical Indigenous Research services for organisations, universities, CRIs, iwi, hapū, Māori entities, and public sector teams seeking high quality research grounded in Kaupapa Māori and decolonising approaches. Led by Dr Karaitiana Taiuru, we support projects across Vision Mātauranga, AI and algorithms, Māori Data Sovereignty, digital governance, Māori intellectual property rights, and emerging technologies (including digital and genetic ethics).

Current and recent projects include multiple projects across several universities including: University of Auckland including “A collaboration to develop an Aotearoa Health AI Evaluation Framework” working with multiple other universities, The Australian National University “AI as Infrastructure: Large Language Models for Transnational Historical Research”; University of Canterbury Marsden Fund “Training natural language models to understand genomics and study gout in Māori and Pacific populations”, “AI-driven Two Way, Feedback Controlled Emotional Recognition Training for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder”; University of Canterbury and Health Research Council “Development and validation of Human Digital Twins for reversing Type II Diabetes” providing tikanga Māori expertise with Data and AI; LandCare Research “Harnessing generative artificial intelligence to inform nature-based adaptation to climate change”; Victoria University of Wellington “Saving Screen Time: People with ADHD and Disconnecting from the Internet” using tikanga Māori Data Sovereignty to understand cultural differences.

We are available for part FTE to strengthen funding applications, research design, governance, and outputs while ensuring cultural safety, methodological rigour, and practical impact.

Dr Taiuru holds a Master’s (Distinction) in Indigenous and Māori Leadership (University of Canterbury) and a PhD from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi focused on tikanga sovereignty with genetic materials. Alumni of multiple AI ethics and governance courses.

Dr Taiuru is also active in co-authoring and international collaborations, and maintains an ongoing publication record across AI, data, governance, and Indigenous research.

  • MBIE-formatted CV available on request
  • Taiuru & Associates is vendor-ready for NZ universities and commonly works with institutional finance and contracting processes
  • Available for short-turnaround reviews or longer-term project partnerships


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Publications

  • Beattie, A., Kerr, J., & Taiuru, K. (2024). The demographics of digital disconnection: Prevalence, motives and barriers to disconnecting from the Internet in Aotearoa New Zealand. Communication Research and Practice, 10(4), 475–495. https://doi.org/10.1080/22041451.2024.2370184
  • Gough, M. C., & Taiuru, K. (Eds.). (1998). Te reo tupu: Māori-English-Māori encyclopedic dictionary [Computer software on CD-ROM]. Electronic Reference Information Ltd. (ISBN 0473051915)
  • Hogan, A., Stiles, S. L., Kerr, A. J., Le Quesne, L., Taiuru, K., Stabej, M., Robb, G., & Marsland, S. (2025). Our heart, our genes, our story / Ō Tātou Ngākau, Ō Tātou Ira, Ō Tātou Kōrero. Heart, Lung and Circulation, 34(Suppl. 3). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2025.06.503
  • Jackson, G. H., & Taiuru, K. (2023). Mechanisms for digital transformation in the education and healthcare sectors utilizing decentralized self-sovereign identity. International Journal of Network Security & Its Applications, 15(2), 1–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.5121/ijnsa.2023.15201
  • Knott, A., Taiuru, K., Whittaker, R., Kerr, J., & Baker, M. (2024, June 27). Has the time come for a register of AI systems used by government agencies? Public Health Communication Centre Aotearoa. https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/has-time-come-register-ai-systems-used-government-agencies
  • Taiuru K (2025) Māori Views of Autism (Takiwātanga): Kaupapa Māori Perspectives, Health Equity, and Emerging Roles for Artificial Intelligence. Journal of Autism and Epilepsy 6(1): 1021.
  • Taiuru, K. (2025). Māori Data Governance in 2025.
  • Taiuru, K. (2025). State of the Nation -Māori Data Sovereignty/ Māori Data Governance in 2025 Tino Rangatiratanga Raraunga ki Aotearoa 2025
  • Taiuru, K. (2024). Treatment of Māori language in language modelling. In Increasing the presence of BIPOC researchers in computational science. Nature Computational Science, 4(9), 646–653. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43588-024-00693-6
  • Taiuru, K. (2024). AI regulation from Indigenous Māori/New Zealand perspective. In C. Stückelberger, M. Merchán Rocamora, D. Singh, & P. Duggal (Eds.), AI governance ethics: Artificial intelligence with shared values and rules (pp. 279–288). Globethics Publications. https://doi.org/10.58863/20.500.12424/4318987
  • Taiuru, K. (2024). Māori Voices in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand; An interim research report.
  • Taiuru, K. (2024). Facial Recognition and Artificial Intelligence Profiling. Ngā Toki Whakarururanga.
  • Taiuru, K. (2024).  Artificial Intelligence Regulation from a Māori Perspective.
  • Taiuru, K. (2023). 6 Te Tiriti Based Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical Principles.
  • Taiuru, K. (2023). Te Tiriti o Waitangi Principles for Robotics.
  • Taiuru, K. (2023). Te Reo Māori The Māori Language revitalisation and adaption with AI.
  • Taiuru, K. (2023). Te Tiriti o Waitangi Principles for Robotics.
  • Taiuru, K. (2023). Te Reo Māori The Māori Language revitalisation and adaption with AI.
  • Taiuru, K. (2022). A Māori cultural perspective of AI/machine sentience. In E. R. Goffi & A. Momcilovic (Eds.), Can an AI be sentient? Multiple perspectives on sentience and on the potential ethical implications of the rise of sentient AI (Notes No. 2) (pp.66-71). Global AI Ethics Institute.
  • Taiuru, K. (2022). Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in data and technology projects. In A. Pendergrast & K. Pendergrast (Eds.), More zeros and ones: Digital technology, maintenance and equity in Aotearoa New Zealand (pp. 47–63). Bridget Williams Books.
  • Taiuru, K. (2022). Maori Data Sovereignty Compilation.
  • Taiuru, K. (2021). CHI Māori data sovereignty statement and commitment (Version 2). Christchurch Heart Institute. Otago University.
  • Taiuru, K.  (2021). Commitment to Te Tiriti and the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Christchurch Heart Institute. Otago University.
  • Taiuru, K.  (2021). Māori engagement strategy. Christchurch Heart Institute. Otago University.
  • Taiuru, K.  (202o). Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti and Māori Ethics Guidelines for: AI, Algorithms, Data and IOT.
  • Taiuru, K.  (2021). Māori Culture Guidelines for Brand Owners and Marketing.
  • Taiuru, K.  (2021). Kaitiakitanga Māori Data Sovereignty Licences
  • Taiuru, K.  (2021). Indigenising through Te Taha Wairua: AI, Algorithms, Data, Internet and IOT
  • Taiuru, K. (2019). Ngāi Tahu perspectives on fresh water. In Three perspectives on Canterbury freshwater management. Policy Quarterly, 15(3), 41–45. https://ojs.victoria.ac.nz/pq/article/view/5686
  • Taiuru, K. (1999). Moana Kupu Māori spell checker [Computer software on CD-ROM]. Electronic Reference Information Ltd.
  • Taiuru, K. (1999). Te Aua Kupu Kāi Tahu spell checker [Computer software]. Karaitiana Taiuru.
  • Taiuru, K. (2016, May). Māori activism and hidden achievements in New Zealand’s internet domain name system. Taiuru & Associates. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371696352_Maori-activism-and-hidden-achievements-in-New-Zealand%27s-Internet-Domain-Name-System_1
  • Taiuru, K. (2017). 20 years of reflections using technology to compile Māori language dictionaries. In H. Whaanga, T. T. A. G. Keegan, & M. Apperley (Eds.), He whare hangarau: Māori language, culture & technology. Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato/University of Waikato.
  • Taiuru, K. (2017). Māori domains. In H. Whaanga, T. T. A. G. Keegan, & M. Apperley (Eds.), He whare hangarau: Māori language, culture & technology. Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato/University of Waikato.
  • Taiuru, K. (2018). Introduction to Māori cultural considerations with genetics. Taiuru & Associates. https://www.taiuru.co.nz/introduction-to-tikanga-maori-considerations-with-genomics/
  • Taiuru, K. (2018, November). Data is a taonga: A customary Māori perspective. Taiuru & Associates. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329089721_Data_is_a_Taonga_A_customary_Maori_perspective
  • Taiuru, K. (2000). Te Ngutu Kura: Free Māori spell checker (Version 1) [Computer software]. Karaitiana Taiuru.
  • Taiuru, K. N., & Kemara, R. (2002). Understanding Domain Names in New Zealand: With information relating to .iwi.nz and .maori.nz and domain name disputes.
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2003). A dictionary of Māori computer related terms: English–Māori, Māori–English (1st ed.). Karaitiana N. Taiuru. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/21303743
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2003). Guidelines for Creating and Maintaining an Efficient Bilingual Web Site.
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2005). Te Kete Pōtae: Guidelines for creating an organisation macron policy.
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2006). Māori Language Domain Names.
  • Taiuru, K. (2006). Te Ngutu Kura: Free Māori spell checker (Version 2) [Computer software]. Karaitiana Taiuru.
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2006). A dictionary of Māori computer related terms: English–Māori (2nd ed.). Karaitiana N. Taiuru. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/21619615
  • Taiuru, K. (2011). Te Ngutu Kura: Free Māori spell checker (Version 3) [Computer software]. Karaitiana Taiuru.
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2011). Recommendation to update the NZ predictive TXT database: To create a new Māori predictive TXT database.
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2013). Colonisation of the Internet: Māori Comparative Literature Review.
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2013). Radio Spectrum – Digital Land in a new era of confiscation.
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2015). New Zealand government response to Te Reo Māori email addresses. Karaitiana Taiuru. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/36148925
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2016). A dictionary of Māori and social media terms: English–Māori (3rd ed.). Karaitiana N. Taiuru. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/38181927
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2016). Baby names: Christian, Mormon and non religious Māori first names and their equivalent English name. Karaitiana N. Taiuru. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/38181951
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2016). Māori activism and hidden achievements in New Zealand’s internet domain name system. Karaitiana Nathan Taiuru. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/44588629
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2016). Māori ICT groups analysis and directory. Karaitiana Nathan Taiuru. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/44588611
  • Taiuru, K. N. (2016). Word list and analysis of te reo Moriori. Karaitiana N. Taiuru. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/38181855
  • Taiuru, K. (2017). 20 years of reflections using technology to compile Māori language dictionaries. In Whaanga, H., Keegan, T. T. A. G., & Apperley, M.i (Eds.), He whare hangarau: Māori language, culture & technology (pp. 52-55). Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato/University of Waikato.
  • Taiuru, K. (2017). Māori domains. In Whaanga, H., Keegan, T. T. A. G., & Apperley, M.i (Eds.), He whare hangarau: Māori language, culture & technology (pp. 81-85). Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato/University of Waikato.
  • Taiuru, K. (2020). Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti and Māori ethics guidelines for: AI, algorithms, data and IoT. Karaitiana Taiuru. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/46166887
  • Taiuru, K. (2020, November). Māori data sovereignty with AI, algorithms, IOT and machine learning: Rights afforded to Māori & Crown obligations with legal instruments. Taiuru & Associates. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345544774_Maori_Data_Sovereignty_with_AI_Algorithms_IOT_and_Machine_learning_Rights_afforded_to_Maori_Crown_obligations_with_legal_instruments
  • Taiuru, K. (2020, September). Māori data sovereignty and digital colonisation: Treaty of Waitangi overview (Conference paper). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344306184_Maori_Data_Sovereignty_and_Digital_Colonisation_Treaty_of_Waitangi_overview
  • Taiuru, K. (2022). A compendium of Māori data. Karaitiana Taiuru. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/47919277
  • Taiuru, K. (2022). A Māori cultural perspective of AI/machine sentience. In E. R. Goffi & A. Momcilovic (Eds.), Can an AI be sentient? Multiple perspectives on sentience and on the potential ethical implications of the rise of sentient AI (Notes No. 2). Global AI Ethics Institute.
  • Taiuru, K. (2022). Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in data and technology projects. In A. Pendergrast & K. Pendergrast (Eds.), More zeros and ones: Digital technology, maintenance and equity in Aotearoa New Zealand. Bridget Williams Books.
  • Taiuru, K. (2022). Tikanga tawhito tikanga hou kaitiaki guidelines for DNA research, storage and seed banks with taonga materials. Karaitiana Taiuru. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/47981535
  • Taiuru, K., Burch, K., & Finlay-Smits, S. (2022). Realising the promises of agricultural big data through a Māori data sovereignty approach. New Zealand Economic Papers. Advance online publication, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1080/00779954.2022.2147861
  • Taiuru, K. (2023). Māori data is a taonga. In E. Huaman & N. Martin (Eds.), Indigenous research design: Transnational perspectives in practice. Canadian Scholars.
  • Taiuru, K. (2023, August). Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles for robotics: Legal and constitutional considerations of Māori and Te Tiriti with robotics? Taiuru & Associates. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374368464_Te_Tiriti_o_Waitangi_Principles_for_Robotics_Legal_and_constitutional_considerations_of_Maori_and_Te_Tiriti_with_robotics
  • Taiuru, K. (2023, June). Te Reo Māori/The Māori language revitalisation and adaption with AI (Conference paper). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371696322_Te_Reo_MaoriThe_Maori_Language_revitalisation_and_adaption_with_AI
  • Taiuru, K. (2024). AI regulation from an Indigenous Māori / New Zealand perspective. In C. Stückelberger, M. Merchán Rocamora, D. Singh, & P. Duggal (Eds.), AI governance ethics: Artificial intelligence with shared values and rules. Globethics Publications. https://doi.org/10.58863/20.500.12424/4318987
  • Taiuru, K. (2024, February). Artificial intelligence regulation from a Māori perspective. Taiuru & Associates. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378682348_Artificial_Intelligence_Regulation_from_a_Maori_Perspective
  • Taiuru, K. (2024, February). Facial recognition and artificial intelligence profiling. Taiuru & Associates. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378691715_Facial_Recognition_and_Artificial_Intelligence_Profiling
  • Taiuru, K. (2024, March). Māori voices in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand: An interim research report. Taiuru & Associates. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379237686_Maori_Voices_in_the_Artificial_Intelligence_AI_Landscape_of_Aotearoa_New_Zealand_An_interim_research_report
  • Taiuru, K. (2024, November). Māori and Iwi investments in NZ data centres. Taiuru & Associates. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/387578092_Maori_and_Iwi_investments_in_NZ_data_centres
  • Taiuru, K. (2024, November). Māori data jurisdiction. Taiuru & Associates. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/387580530_Maori_Data_Jurisdiction
  • Taiuru, K. (2025, December). When clinical algorithms don’t see us: Māori data sovereignty approaches to detecting and mitigating bias in health AI. Taiuru & Associates. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/390910067_Algorithmic_bias_When_Clinical_Algorithms_Don’t_See_Us_Maori_Data_Sovereignty_Approaches_to_Detecting_and_Mitigating_Bias_in_Health_AI
  • Taiuru, K. (2025, September). State of the Nation – Māori data sovereignty: Māori data governance in 2025. Taiuru & Associates. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395539054_State_of_the_Nation_-Maori_Data_Sovereignty_Maori_Data_Governance_in_2025
  • Taiuru, K. 2025.). Māori genetic data: Inalienable rights and tikanga sovereignty. Iwi Taketake: Journal of Māori and Indigenous Scholarship. Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
  • Taiuru, K. (2025). Navigating the risks and benefits for Māori of AI. In AI for good: 10 perspectives on artificial intelligence. Public Service Association.