Chairperson
About Us
About TaiTech
The people and structure behind TaiTech.
TaiTech supports people across Te Tairawhiti to build confidence with technology and participate fully in a digital world.
What We Do
TaiTech supports people across Te Tairawhiti to build confidence with technology and participate fully in a digital world. We focus on practical skills that help people stay connected, access services, and engage with opportunities in their community.
We work to grow learning communities, especially for those with limited access to technology, and support people to become confident learners, creators, and contributors over the long term.
Trustees and Governance
Our trustees oversee strategy, accountability, and long-term direction.
Treasurer
Maurice Alford
Secretary
Helena-Anne Mill
Trustee
Michelle Amelia Mihaka
Trustee
Carolyn Dawn Carpendale
Operations
Day-to-day delivery is coordinated locally by the TaiTech operations team.
Operations Manager
Tahui (Polly) Crawford
Team
Tutors and support staff deliver workshops and practical digital help across the community.
Lead Tutor
Simeon
Tutor
Kim
Digital Support
Patrick
How We Are Run
TaiTech is a charitable trust governed by a board of trustees who oversee strategy and accountability. Day-to-day programmes are delivered by tutors and volunteers working directly with the community.
Reports and Financials
We report annually to ensure transparency and accountability.
Policies
Contact
For general enquiries, please contact us through our main contact page.
For governance or trustee enquiries, please email: office.taitech@gmail.com
History
The Tairawhiti Technology Trust began as the Tairawhiti Computer Hub Trust, a project of 'Gizzy Geeks' — an informal group of Information Technology (IT) professionals that work with computers in this unique region of New Zealand.
Aims
The Trust’s strategic aims include enhancing local community's engagement with cutting edge technology, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and offering future employment opportunity in the region.
Why
The Trust believes that the internet can be the “death of distance” and it is possible to use the internet to be based in Tairawhiti, receive education from around the world and then base a business here servicing clients in New Zealand or worldwide.