Full Form of AMIO

What is AMIO Full Form?

AMIO is full form Aotearoa Maori Internet Organisation

What is Aotearoa Maori Internet Organisation?

The Aotearoa Maori Internet Organisation (AMIO) was established in the autumn of 2003 to explore the relationship between these Native New Zealand peoples and the internet. (Editor's note: AMIO later merged with the New Zealand Maori Internet Society; they are now known as both names together). Work includes defining what the internet means to Maori; how Maori are being and will be affected; and how Maori culture and identity will be impacted in the short and long terms. AMIO holds that current online modes of communication and dissemination of information are inadequate to encompass and promote future growth of Maori culture, values, and discourse. To that end, organisers are working to define a strong Maori presence on the internet; develop relationships with national and international IT bodies; and promote the interests of Maori internet service creators. The organisation is also taking an active role in issues relating to indigenous intellectual property rights and cybersquatting. AMIO envisions itself as an authoritative body representing the needs and concerns of the Maori people with regard to the potential for commodification of their knowledge on the internet.