ABSTRACT

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Vision Mātauranga policy has created a clear message for researchers in Aotearoa/New Zealand – that research conducted in Aotearoa New Zealand should recognise and support the ‘unlocking of the innovative potential of Māori for the benefit of all New Zealand’ and be designed with a clear engagement pathway. However, there is still confusion amongst many researchers on where to begin when considering the Vision Mātauranga component of their research. Iwi and hapū management plans are a valuable resource for researchers to use as a starting point when planning projects, particularly with regard to Vision Mātauranga opportunities. Many of these plans outline the issues, challenges and resource priorities that an iwi or hapū may have, as well providing historical context for their knowledge and experiences. Despite their usefulness, our research found that only 22% of natural hazard researchers surveyed used them in their research process. The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of the value of these plans for researchers, particularly when developing a research project; and to provide a starting point for engagement opportunities and activities with Māori.

摘要

商业、创新和就业部 (MBIE) Vision Mātauranga 政策为 Aotearoa/新西兰的研究人员传达了一个明确的信息——在新西兰 Aotearoa 进行的研究应该承认并支持“释放毛利人的创新潜力，以造福人类”全新西兰”，并设计有明确的参与途径。然而，在考虑他们研究的 Vision Mātauranga 组成部分时，许多研究人员仍然对从哪里开始感到困惑。Iwi 和 hapū 管理计划是研究人员在规划项目时用作起点的宝贵资源，尤其是在 Vision Mātauranga 机会方面。其中许多计划概述了 iwi 或 hapū 可能面临的问题、挑战和资源优先事项，并为他们的知识和经验提供历史背景。尽管它们很有用，但我们的研究发现，在接受调查的自然灾害研究人员中，只有 22% 的人在研究过程中使用了它们。本文的目的是提高研究人员对这些计划价值的认识，尤其是在开发研究项目时；并为与毛利人的接触机会和活动提供起点。