New digital programme to make AI work for Tairāwhiti Business

Trust Tairāwhiti is helping local businesses make AI work for them.

If you run a business, AI can save time, cut costs, solve problems and open new opportunities.

AI is a global megatrend reshaping every sector. As the Economic Development Agency, the Trust wants to empower our people to be confident and capable of getting the best out of AI.

The Trust’s new Tairawhiti AI Workshops delivered in partnership with Aroha AI will help communities across the rohe learn how to use AI safely, ethically and effectively, even if you’re starting with the basics.

Tairawhiti AI Workshops offer:

• Practical support for business: Bring your real task, idea, or problem — we’ll help you put AI tools to work straight away and create safe, repeatable systems.
• Opportunity Assessments: Get one-on-one guidance to help identify where you could apply AI in your business.
• Build an understanding: Where is AI heading and why you should care.
• Connect: Free sessions for the community to learn, experiment, and build digital confidence.

“AI allows organisations to do more with less. You can free up time and resources by automating everyday admin, marketing and planning tasks and this is just the beginning” says Joe Williams, Business Growth and Innovation Manager.

Our approach is practical, focusing on real tasks from your own mahi rather than generic training. We’ll show you tricks and tips to get the best out of a range of AI tools, while also protecting your data and intellectual property.

“The AI programme isn’t just a one-off – we want to build a picture of the current skill level of AI adoption in Tairāwhiti, and stay connected with those who take part so we can track progress, offer more advanced learning opportunities and build our regional capability over time,” Joe says.

Visit Tairawhiti AI Workshops for more information on the programme and to register for an event.

Tairawhiti AI Workshops