Takina te Kawa: Laying theFoundation, a Research Engagement Methodology in Aotearoa (New Zealand)

Marama Taiwhati; Rawiri Toia; Pania Te Maro; Hiria McRae; Tabitha McKenzie

doi:10.1375/S132601110000096X

Authors

Marama Taiwhati Victoria University of Wellington
Rawiri Toia Victoria University of Wellington
Pania Te Maro Victoria University of Wellington
Hiria McRae Victoria University of Wellington
Tabitha McKenzie Victoria University of Wellington

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1375/S132601110000096X

Abstract

In the bi-cultural context of Aotearoa (New Zealand), engagement with stakeholders that is transparent and culturally responsive is a priority for educational research. More common research approaches in New Zealand have followed a Western euro-centric model of engagement with research participants resulting in interventions and initiatives that have not necessarily served the needs of the education sector. The authors critically analyse the researcher relationship with research participants to provide a Māori perspective to guide the engagement process as researchers enter educational communities to conduct research. Embedded with Māori ideology and knowledge, the Hei Korowaiethical research framework is a platform for insider positionality that acknowledges partnership between the researcher and the researched for the benefit of knowledge development and the educational sector.

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