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Article: How Tikanga guides and protects the research process: insights from the Hauora Tane project.
- Article from:
- Social Policy Journal of New Zealand
- Article date:
- November 1, 2006
- Author:
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Abstract
This paper examines Maori research practices in the context of a current project exploring the health of Maori men. Drawing on experiences of the researchers in undertaking the study to date, we outline some of the major issues that have arisen and examine the application of tikanga Maori in a research context. The discussion illustrates how traditional Maori concepts, values and practice--such as mana, tapu, he kanohi i kitea, whakawhanaungatanga, manaakitanga, koha and aroha ki te tangata--can safeguard the research process, the knowledge that is produced, as well as the researchers, participants and communities. In so doing, we highlight points of ...