Overview
Purpose
Stage One
Stage Two
Stage Three
Stage Four
Maori Intermediary (MI)
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What and who is this resource for?
Stage Three: Response to proposal dialogue
After the discussions in Stage Two, both parties will have made an informed decision. Depending upon the research proposal, possible responses range from complete rejection through to complete consent. Likewise, the corresponding outcomes from each of these responses will vary. In instances where a research proposal is rejected, the process also urges for a deliberate outcome evaluation and risk mitigation of the opportunity cost of going ahead with the proposal without Māori consent. In practice, a number of field trials of genetically modified plants have already been undertaken in New Zealand, despite objections by various Māori groups. Impacts of these situations need to be identified by the research organisation and monitored in a systematic manner. Alternatively, if unconditional support was given for the proposal, an outcome of this may be for Māori and scientists to enter a joint venture to cement the relationship. There is a range of other possible outcomes (see Table).
Table: Description of potential Outcomes, Benefits and Opportunity Costs associated with a spectrum of various decisions
| Decision |
Possible outcome |
Benefits |
Possible Opportunity cost |
| Application not supported by Māori |
Application stopped by research provider |
Knowledge from process, relationship building, trust.
Clearer understand of spectrum and weighting of opinions |
Research outputs; scientific knowledge; loss of science credibility; reputation; future opportunities
Possible loss of revenue |
| Application not supported by Māori |
Research provider chooses to proceed with the Application although it is not supported by Māori |
Knowledge from process applied to next set of research proposal
Clearer understand of spectrum and weighting of opinions |
Impaired relationship status with Māori; fewer opportunities with Māori; loss of credibility in Māori world, (including media fall out); less likelihood of approvals |
| Application partly supported by Māori (conditional) |
Application is modified to include Māori suggestions where applicable |
Increased involvement of Māori, a clarified proposal, trust, enhanced stakeholder relationships, leverage into relationships with other possible Māori entities |
Possible research outcomes, retention of traditional values
Support by some Māori and/or Scientists |
| Application fully supported |
Application is approved with view to creating benefits |
Joint venture or partnership, media exposure |
Possibility of internal divisions amongst Māori if the decision does not have wider popular support. Impact on Mana Whenua of outside perception decision is not widely supported |
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