Authority and interpretation
Nation Connect does not replace iwi or hapū authority over their histories, narratives, or interpretations of Treaty matters. It is a discovery aid, not an authoritative source.
Purpose of platform
Nation Connect is an AI-assisted research and discovery tool that helps people explore Treaty and land-related materials, and connect with Māori histories, stories, and knowledge.
Development
Nation Connect was developed by MadeCurious, supported generously by Lincoln University who provided the vision behind this project.
Source materials
Nation Connect draws on publicly available materials from the Waitangi Tribunal record of inquiry, including Tribunal reports, commissioned research reports, briefs of evidence and related documents as well as contemporary publicly available documents on iwi environmental and climate planning. Copyright in these materials remains with the original authors or the Crown. No private or confidential information is held or processed by this tool.