Te Rere Ao, The Digital Flight Trust is a Māori-led charitable organisation based in Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand, dedicated to empowering communities through digital innovation, emerging technologies, storytelling, and education.
To uplift and empower Māori through digital platforms, preserving te reo me ngā tikanga, strengthening whakapapa, and fostering tino rangatiratanga in the digital world.
Supporting Māori access into UAV training, FPV systems, and future aviation technologies.
Creating Māori-led storytelling projects using film, drones, XR, AI, and interactive media.
Supporting kura, marae, rangatahi, and whānau through technology and education initiatives.
Founding Trustee, Chairperson, COO & Director of UAV Innovation.
Film and television producer, UAV operator, FPV pilot, and Māori technology innovator focused on rangatahi pathways and indigenous innovation.
Founding Trustee, Deputy Chairperson, Secretary & CEO / Strategy Director.
Leads governance coordination, communications, stakeholder engagement, and strategic development.
Trustee & Cultural / Creative Operations Director.
Supports kaupapa Māori storytelling, cultural engagement, and creative development initiatives.