He Pou Hiringa : Grounding Science and Technology in Te Ao Maori : BWB Texts

Government, the private sector and scientists have struggled to fully harness the contribution of Maori values and people in science and technological development. Yet Maori have a long history of entrepreneurship and innovation, based on ancestral science and technology (matauranga). We now must draw on this history as we navigate futures for Aotearoa.

This book brings together writing on the big questions about the role of Maori, tikanga and matauranga in shaping science and technological innovation. Written by Maori from diverse disciplines, it explores the potential for novel approaches, theories, methods and community engagement models in science and technology programmes. It calls for increased participation, initiative and leadership from Maori and presents the views of leading Maori thinkers on what technology and science mean for the future.

The contributors are Maria Amoamo, Merata Kawharu, Katharina Rukstuhl, Paul Tapsell, Leonie Jones, Willy-John Martin, Maui Hudson, Jordan Waiti, Te Taka Keegan, Heemi Whaanga and Diane Ruwhiu.