AI Capability directory
We invite AI companies, startups, researchers, and enthusiasts to contribute to developing Aotearoa New Zealand's AI Ecosystem and Capability Map.
This dynamic resource will highlight both business and individual capabilities, assisting organisations across the country in identifying AI-related support and services. Your participation is crucial to ensure the map is comprehensive, accurate, and truly representative of our vibrant AI community while also celebrating ethical and forward-thinking AI practices. Please note that inclusion in the map does not imply an endorsement by us.
We will hold and use this information in accordance with our privacy policy. You have the right to request a copy of any information we hold about you from this form and to ask for corrections if you believe it is incorrect.
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Meet our Partners
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Artificial Intelligent Researcher Association
Established in 2021 as an Incorporated Society the Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association (AIRA) is a not-for-profit representative body established to support the production and dissemination of artificial intelligence research.
Stats NZ
Government department and leaders in data and analytics. Stats NZ collect information from people and organisations and use it to provide insights and data about New Zealand. They collect administrative data such as tax data, as well as information from censuses and surveys.
AI Experts
The AI Forum brings together experts from across Aotearoa’s AI landscape, bringing an enviable depth of knowledge and expertise. Our members share a passion for advancing the opportunities raised by AI for a prosperous, inclusive and equitable future Aotearoa.
Our experts are here to share their knowledge and provide guidance on which toolsets and frameworks have worked best for them and what considerations you might want to take into account in a New Zealand context.
Carole helps organisations develop and implement their responsible data and AI governance strategies, focusing on building customer trust balanced with driving innovation in data and AI products and services.
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Principle Consultant - Responsible AI and Privacy Frith helps clients solve privacy and AI challenges using a risk-based approach focused on making privacy and AI governance a driver of value and not just a compliance hurdle.
AI / Data Governance, Risk & Ethics With a passion for bridging policy and technology and a focus on ethics, Gabriela is dedicated to shaping responsible AI within complex regulatory environments.
AI Lead & Research Scientist KL is an accomplished research scientist with over two decades of experience in cutting-edge technologies such as AI, data science, and information communications.
GM Enterprise & Pacific Technology With a Law & Māori degree & 20+ years’ experience in Fin-Technology, Megan actively engages with matauranga Māori in her work and believes in the opportunity of AI to improve wellbeing, productivity and economic performance and to work towards increasing equity in Aotearoa.
Professor of AI, Company Director Michael is a serial CEO, Founder and author, leading research that has resulted in many of the AI tools we use today (and will use tomorrow). He currently leads the NAOI Institute and his specialties include AI strategy and entrepreneurship.
CTO, ElementX Ming, with a background in Mechatronics and a PhD in Bioengineering, co-founded ElementX, a software engineering firm specialising in using cutting-edge AI to transform customer service experiences.
Working Group Contributors
Alex Buchanan
Gabriela Mazorra
Carole Barnay
Glen Willoughby
Chandima Kulathilake
Mia Simmondskeate
Chelsea Andrews
Tara Davidson
Colby Raley
Tennille Maxey