Digital Natives Academy (DNA) and its education arm Native Tech are hosting a two-day wānanga focused on normalising the everyday use of te reo Māori and deepening student understanding of climate change through culturally grounded, hands-on learning. The wānanga, open to tauira enrolled in DNA’s […]
Young people who once walked away from mainstream education are now passing qualifications and launching new futures at Native Tech, a Rotorua-based training school developed by the founders of award-winning non-profit, Digital Natives Academy. At Native Tech, we’re transforming disengagement into achievement. Based in Rotorua, […]
Digital Natives Academy (DNA), based in Rotorua, has secured international funding to deliver a groundbreaking tech training programme for young people, putting the city on the global map for digital leadership. DNA, an award winning non-profit, is one of only 23 organisations worldwide, and the […]
We’re proud to share something truly special, a student-built digital twin of Digital Natives Academy (DNA), brought to life using Roblox Studio, Blender, and their growing arsenal of creative tech skills. Using Roblox Studio, Roblox’s official game development engine two year two students, Stephanie and […]
A Rotorua-based non-profit that’s helping rangatahi re-engage with education and build real-world tech skills has been recognised on the national stage. Digital Natives Academy (DNA) received the Kaupapa Tōtara Award at the 2025 Matihiko Awards in Ōtautahi Christchurch. A prestigious honour celebrating long-term, kaupapa driven […]
Kia ora e te whānau, Ko Ngongotahā te maunga. Ko Te Utuhina te awa. Ko Rotorua-Nui-a-Kahumatamomoe te moana. Ko Ngāti Whakaue te iwi. Ko Tunohopu te marae. Ko Kameta tōku whānau. Ko Isaiah tōku ingoa. Ko Te Arawa ahau. Tēnā kautou, tēnā kautou, tēnā kautou […]