Norman Perry and Mahi Tahi : The Cultural Breakthrough in NZ Prisons

Argument rages over the best way for Māori to share in public services. New Zealand  prisons have used a successful method for over 25 years - under the radar. Inmate behaviour and attitudes improve dramatically. Based on tikanga and Māoritanga (Māori culture), the approach goes back to Sir Apirana Ngata. It differs from programmes based on Te Tiriti, cultural safety or the Indigenous People's Movement. Elders up the N.I. East Coast gave a concept to young Norman Perry.