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Key facts
Counted staff
4
self-reported 2–10 band
Founded
2003
23 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Privately Held
self-reported
Description
Metia Interactive is an Auckland based game development company with a focus on interactive storytelling and designing games with meaningful learning objectives. With a portfolio of original and third party developed projects, Metia Interactive delivers games across multiple platforms from commercial titles through to educational and health based game initiatives. We use game technology and multimedia tools to bring ideas to life. Metia Interactive was established in 2003 by Maru Nihoniho.
Metia Interactive was behind the development of SPARX a self-help e-therapy tool that teaches young people the key skills needed to help combat depression and anxiety. It is available for free online through the Prime Minister’s Youth Mental Health Project.
Metia Interactive is an award winning studio with our games receiving the United Nations World Summit Award for the Cube game in 2009, the United Nations World Summit Award for SPARX in 2011 and another international award for SPARX the UNESCO Netexplo award in 2013.
Managing Director Maru Nihoniho was awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit for her work in gaming and mental health in 2016. Maru was recently awarded the Innovator of the Year in 2017 MCV Pacific Women in Games Awards from Xbox. Maru was appointed by MP Te Ururoa Flavell to the board of directors of the Maori Television Service 1 August 2017.
Maru is currently studying for her Masters Degree in Technological Futures through Tech Futures Lab, working on a project called Takaro, an interactive platform to teach young people to strengthen spatial awareness skills and strategies that will build confidence in STEM.
Specialties
All 6 specialties
- Game Design
- Game Development
- E-therapy
- E-learning
- Digital Storytelling
- Interactive Storytelling
Locations
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| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | NZ |
All codes: NZ
Addresses
- NZ12 Madden Street; Auckland, North Island 1011Primary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Metia Interactive?
The record holds 4 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 2–10 band.
Where does Metia Interactive have offices?
One address on record, New Zealand only. Primary: 12 Madden Street, Auckland, North Island 1011.
Has Metia Interactive raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does Metia Interactive list as its specialties?
Six tags on the brand's own list, among them game development, e-learning and game design.
Which companies are listed alongside Metia Interactive?
Nine peer profiles on record: Dinosaur Polo Club and CerebralFix Limited.