IT Services for Iwi, Hapū & Marae
Technology that supports your people, protects your information and strengthens your kaupapa.
Native Digital provides managed IT services, Microsoft 365 support, cybersecurity, backups, connectivity and technology advice for iwi, hapū, marae and Māori-led organisations across Aotearoa.
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Technology support that understands kaupapa Māori
Iwi, hapū and marae hold taonga: whakapapa, member information, financial records, project plans, funding documents, cultural knowledge and communications that matter deeply to whānau and communities.
That information deserves more than basic IT support. It needs systems that are secure, reliable, well-managed and built around how your people actually work.
At Native Digital, we combine modern technology expertise with a Māori-led approach. We help organisations move forward with confidence, whether you need day-to-day IT support, Microsoft 365 management, cybersecurity protection, better backups, stronger connectivity or strategic technology guidance.
The IT issues Māori organisations often carry quietly
Many iwi, hapū and marae teams operate with limited internal IT resource, stretched budgets and growing digital responsibilities. The result is often a setup that works, until suddenly it doesn’t.
Too much sitting with one person
Passwords, admin access, supplier relationships and system knowledge can end up sitting with one kaimahi, trustee or volunteer. That creates risk when people leave, roles change or urgent access is needed.
Microsoft 365 not properly configured
Many organisations use Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint, but the tenant has never been properly secured, structured or documented. That can lead to messy file storage, licence waste and access issues.
Whānau and member data needs protection
Iwi and Māori organisations often hold sensitive personal information. Cybersecurity, identity protection, backups and access control are no longer nice-to-haves. They are essential safeguards.
Multiple sites, remote teams and mixed devices
Your people may work from offices, marae, home, community spaces or out on the road. We help make sure they can access what they need securely, without turning every login into a digital obstacle course.
Backups are unclear or untested
Having files in the cloud does not automatically mean everything is backed up properly. We help protect Microsoft 365, endpoints and key systems so your organisation can recover when something goes wrong.
Technology decisions feel reactive
When IT is only discussed after something breaks, organisations miss opportunities to plan, budget and improve. We provide practical advice so technology becomes part of your wider organisational strategy.
Good IT protects more than devices. It protects trust.
For iwi, hapū and marae, technology is not just about computers, emails and Wi-Fi. It supports communication with whānau, governance decisions, funding obligations, environmental projects, cultural records, events, operations and long-term planning.
When systems fail, people lose time. When data is exposed, trust is damaged. When access is poorly managed, risk grows quietly in the background.
Our job is to bring structure, security and confidence to your technology environment, without overcomplicating it.
Managed IT services for iwi, hapū, marae and Māori-led organisations
We can support your whole technology environment or work alongside your existing team to strengthen specific areas.
Managed IT Support
Responsive helpdesk support, device management, monitoring, patching and proactive maintenance for your kaimahi and operations team.
Learn moreMicrosoft 365 Management
We manage users, licences, email, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, security settings and access controls so your Microsoft environment works properly.
Learn moreCybersecurity
Endpoint protection, email security, multi-factor authentication, security audits, staff awareness and monitoring to reduce your exposure to cyber threats.
Learn moreData Backup & Recovery
Protect important files, Microsoft 365 data, endpoints and business systems with reliable backup and recovery planning.
Learn moreBusiness Connectivity
Internet, networking, Wi-Fi and connectivity solutions for offices, marae, remote teams and multi-site organisations.
Learn moreIT Strategy & Compliance
Practical technology advice, compliance planning, policy support and roadmap development for boards, trustees and leadership teams.
Learn moreWe start by understanding how your organisation works
No two iwi, hapū or marae operate the same way. Some have large teams and formal governance structures. Others rely heavily on trustees, volunteers and part-time support. We shape our service around your reality.
Discovery
We review your current setup, systems, licences, devices, security, backups, internet, documentation and support needs.
Stabilise
We address immediate risks first, including access issues, security gaps, backup concerns and unmanaged devices.
Improve
We tidy systems, document the environment, improve Microsoft 365, streamline support and strengthen cybersecurity.
Plan
We help you build a sensible technology roadmap aligned with your budget, people, kaupapa and future goals.
Māori-led technology support with commercial-grade capability
Native Digital is a Māori-owned IT company based in Manukau, supporting organisations across Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa, the Chatham Islands, the Pacific and beyond.
We bring together practical IT support, Microsoft cloud expertise, cybersecurity, network design, procurement, backups and strategic advice. But just as importantly, we understand the importance of relationships, trust, tikanga and long-term thinking.
We do not believe in selling technology for the sake of it. We believe in building systems that support your people and your kaupapa.
- Māori-owned and operated
- Managed IT and cybersecurity specialists
- Microsoft 365 support and licensing
- Support across Aotearoa and the Pacific
- Experience with community, governance and professional organisations
- Practical advice without the tech waffle
What good IT should give your organisation
Confidence
Your leadership team knows systems are being monitored, secured, backed up and maintained properly.
Clarity
You know what licences you have, who has access, where data lives and what needs improving next.
Continuity
Your organisation is better prepared for staff changes, device failures, cyber incidents and unexpected disruption.
Security
Important information is protected by layered controls, not left exposed behind weak passwords and hope.
Productivity
Kaimahi can access the tools, files and support they need without wasting time wrestling with broken systems.
Partnership
You have an IT partner who understands that technology decisions are people decisions too.
Ready to strengthen your organisation’s technology?
Book a kōrero with Native Digital. We’ll review where things are at, identify the gaps and help you plan the next right step.