Tui Te Hau

Tui Te Hau (Rongomaiwāhine, Te Arawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is an innovation strategist, governance leader and founder of Bird Island, an innovation consultancy focused on complex challenges, emerging technology and systems change. She is a Director of the Institute of Directors New Zealand and Chair of BATS Theatre.

Tui has more than 20 years’ leadership experience across economic development, international trade, Māori enterprise, entrepreneurship, technology, and the culture and heritage sectors. She has held senior roles with NZTE, Creative HQ, the National Library of New Zealand, Te Papa and Te Matarau a Māui.

Her work includes designing and leading innovation programmes such as Mahuki, Lightning Lab and Magnitude 7, alongside current work exploring AI, trusted digital systems and emerging technologies. Tui is also a Trustee of Endometriosis New Zealand and a member of Wellington City Council’s advisory group on technology, science, innovation and education.