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Examples of Questions Maori might Ask [to Step 6]

It is not for us to say what the questions the Māori entity you are consulting with may ask you about your research proposal. The range of concerns and issues they may have will be as diverse as the range of possible research science proposals. However, being pragmatic and wishing to assist scientists in their preparation for engagement, Te Arotūruki has prepared a few questions that may assist you to think about your research proposal from a Māori-world view.

These questions are designed to be thought-provoking and relate to impacts on some of the core Māori values and are motivated by the fundamental belief that Māori values provide a basis for assessing the relevance and potential benefits from the research, rather than being restricted to risk aversion. Our suggestion is that you are best guided through these questions during a discussion with your chosen Māori facilitator. They will need to assist you in “unpacking” the values and principles from a Māori world-view and interpret these questions.

(Kai)tiaki(tanga) (the duty of care, for people and the environment)

• How does the proposal take into account respect for people, the environment and organisms involved?
• How does the proposal incorporate and acknowledge the kaitiakitanga rights and responsibilities of whānau, hapū and iwi over their environment?
• How does the research contribute to resource sustainability?

Mauri (lifeforce)

• How might the mauri of the organism(s) or the environment be affected? [affects could be beneficial or detrimental]
• Can you think of any long-term affects?

Whanaungatanga (family responsibilities and relationships)

• Is there any effect (beneficial or harmful) on the relationship between the affected organisms (people, plants, microorganisms) of the ecological system or wider community?

Rangatiratanga (sovereignty, chieftainship, leadership)
• Is their any impact on the ability of Māori communities to exercise control over their spiritual and physical resources?

Whakapapa (genealogy)

• Are the organisms involved in the research native or exotic?
• If native, could they be classified as taonga (treasured) species?
• What are the likely affects, if any, on whakapapa or relationships of the research and/or its implementation?
• If this research involves transfer of genes, organs, blood, etc, then will the donor be positively or negatively affected?
• How will the recipient be affected?

Tapu (power, influence, sacredness)

• Could this research breach tapu in any way? If yes, is it possible or desirable to lesson or manage the breach?
• How does this research contribute to human survival and safety?

Mana (authority, influence and prestige)

• How might the research benefit the mana of tangata whenua both now and in the future?
• What are the risks or detrimental affects to the mana?

Wairuatanga (spirituality)

• How might outcomes of this research change the wairua of the tangata whenua?
• Of the research subjects and participants?
  

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