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If you've seen the Korean Netflix hit Squid Game - or even heard of it, for that matter - our next guest may be to thank.
Steven Renata is co-owner of KIWA digital, a cultural creative agency whose technology VoiceQ has helped to support the English dubbing of the likes of Squid Game, and Spanish series Money Heist.
Closer to home, VoiceQ has been used to support the dubbing of Disney classics The Lion King and Moana in te reo Māori.
Steven Renata who is Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Pakahi and Ngāti Rehia, is a dual speaker of English and te reo Māori, and a founding member Les Mills International which partners with 20,000 clubs worldwide to deliver group fitness experiences.
He's passionate about the intersect of tech and culture and believes it is the responsibility of the technology sector to keep languages alive.
