How - A Step-by-Step Guide to the Te Arotūriki Process - CONTINUED

DETAILS OF CONSULTATION PHASE

What happens at the dialogue phase

Assuming that the Māori entities that you are consulting with wish to meet face-to-face, then this phase of the process is where the proposed research is formally presented to Māori on behalf of the research provider. The choice of venue and time allowed for the interaction is important. For example, there may be a powhiri (welcoming ceremony), conducted in the Māori language that could accompany such an interaction - particularly if the meeting was to be held in a place of ceremony. This will help reflect the mutual respect each party has for each other as well as the tone for the interaction. If scientists are unfamiliar with Māori welcoming ceremonies, the MI can help explain the meaning behind the words, gestures and order of events so the scientist as least knows what is expected of him/her. More detail can be found in the section "What to do if your meeting is on a Marae".

It is expected both parties will openly share information that contributes to the process of reaching a decision. Although the toolkit incorporates a generic set of Māori values that can be interpreted and applied in a wide range of situations, scientists should recognise that ultimately it is for the Māori group to define for themselves how they intend to evaluate the research proposal using whatever values (tikanga) and/or protocols (kawa) they deem important and applicable.

We advise that you have at least two people documenting minutes for the consultation, or if permission is able to be obtained from Tangata Whenua, use a recording device (such as a Dictaphone).

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