Māori Research Ethics Symposium highlights Māori centred research approaches

Te Whānau o Waipareira in association with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, has held the Māori Research Ethics Symposium at Whānau House.
The event brought together both Māori and non-Māori researchers and highlighted research ethics that were culturally relevant and community inspired.
Presenters included, Dr. Lily George, former Chair of the New Zealand Ethics Committee. She shared that ethics is all about tikanga and provided five key principles of Māori and indigenous research ethics.
“Tikanga reflects our values, beliefs and the way we see the world. Kaupapa Māori research is people centered. Creating and maintaining lifelong relationships is paramount.”
Dr. Tony O’Connor, who is a researcher and evaluator across government and non-government agencies along with Hector Kawa, Director of our Wai Rangahau research team, presented examples of Māori owned research programmes.
Other presenters included, Dr. Tia Dawes, former member of the University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee and MC for the event was Professor Te Kani Kingi, Chair of the Waipareira Research Ethics Committee.
The inspiring event was a great space to share knowledge and new perspectives. Continuing this kind of collaboration moving forward will contribute to the growth and development of Māori led-research.
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