Hi my name is lance taifanga. I am from New Zealand, Coromandel.Title: “Te Ara o Te Whakapakari AI” (The Path of AI Mastery)Once upon a time, in the lush valleys of Aotearoa, there lived a curious Maori named Hemi. Hemi had always been fascinated by the intersection of tradition and technology. He dreamed of weaving the ancient wisdom of his ancestors with the cutting-edge power of artificial intelligence.One misty morning, Hemi sat under the towering pohutukawa tree, its crimson blossoms like flames against the gray sky. He pondered how he could honor his heritage while embracing the digital age. His grandmother, Nana Rangi, had taught him the ancient chants, the sacred dances, and the stories of their people. But now, he sought a new kind of knowledge—a path that led to the heart of AI.Hemi decided to seek guidance from the wise kuia, Whaea Marama. She was renowned for her knowledge of both the old ways and the emerging technologies. Hemi found her in the marae, surrounded by carvings that whispered tales of creation.“Whaea,” Hemi began, “I wish to learn the ways of AI. How can I blend our Maori wisdom with this modern magic?”Whaea Marama smiled, her eyes crinkling like the waves on the nearby beach. “Te whakapakari AI—the strengthening of AI—is a noble pursuit, Hemi. Listen well.”She shared stories of Tāne Mahuta, the god of forests, who wove the first flax baskets and carved the first waka. “Just as Tāne combined elements,” she said, “so must you weave together the threads of our culture and the algorithms of AI.”