Our kaupapa

We draw on Te Ara Tika Ethical Framework (Hudson et al., 2010) as a way of framing our research with regard to relationships, our cultural and social responsibilities, justice and equity, and research design. While we recognise that most research conducted in Aotearoa New Zealand aims to benefit all New Zealanders, ultimately, we are committed to research which is ‘by Māori, for Māori’, and advances hauora Māori – which itself benefits all New Zealanders.

Given the specific history of the region and the special relationship between tangata Whenua and Pasifika people as tangata Moana, we are committed to supervising, publishing and promoting research that advances the wellbeing of tangata Moana. These commitments are embodied in the leadership of the research group.

Māori ethical framework (Hudson et al., 2010)

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