Mātai is a prominent not-for-profit research and innovation center located in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti, New Zealand. Since its establishment in October 2020, Mātai has emerged as a leading force in medical imaging. Their state-of-the-art GE 3-Tesla MRI machine, coupled with a team of experts, enables them to enhance medical imaging capabilities through advanced software, post-processing techniques, and artificial intelligence.

Collaborations with academic and industrial partners, as well as researchers, clinicians, and Māori-led organizations, facilitate Mātai's mission to improve health and well-being. They are dedicated to making a lasting impact on healthcare, social issues, education, and economic outcomes. Mātai actively supports the community by creating opportunities for students across New Zealand to engage in STEM fields, particularly medical research and imaging.

Through various research programs and clinical pathways, Mātai focuses on improving brain disease diagnosis, developing better pathways for prostate cancer diagnosis, and addressing the health needs of the local community. With experienced governance and advisory boards, as well as a collaborative network of experts, Mātai drives world-leading medical research, empowering people through their comprehensive and innovative approach