How Traditional Māori Ethics and Values Have Been Applied...

How Traditional MÄ ori Ethics and Values Have Been Applied in Contemporary MÄ ori Land Development TihÄ“ mauriora The breath, the energy of life Ki te whaiao, ki Te Ao MÄ rama To the dawnlight, to the world of light My understanding of the question is that I am to demonstrate my view of MÄ tauranga, (traditional MÄ ori knowledge) and Kaupapa MÄ ori (traditional MÄ ori ethics and values) and how they are incorporated into today’s world. I will be relating my interpretation specifically to sustainable land development and the principle of Kaitiakitanga, that is, the guardianship of land and the environment in current times. To accomplish this I shall first present my understanding of MÄ ori World View, define ethics and values and describe†¦show more content†¦In today’s world it is also used in conjunction with past, present and future, local as well as traditional knowledge (Landcare Research, 2014). The European colonists of New Zealand did not recognise principles of MÄ tauranga MÄ ori. However, during the late twentieth century awareness has grown and it has become more recognised and is now becoming incorporated into today’s practices (Landcare Research, 2014). Manaaki Whenua (Landcare Research) is a Crown Research Institute that is trying to understand and incorporate the principles of MÄ tauranga MÄ ori. They have produced many collaborative research programmes with MÄ tauranga MÄ ori woven in. These programmes incorporate MÄ ori values in relation to land use planning, ecosystems, wetlands, estuary monitoring and restoration. They also include indigenous forestry and much more, for the purpose of ensuring sustainability for future generations (Landcare Research, 2014). The programmes developed have overcome complex and diverse issues using many epistemologies (multiple philosophies) along with traditional methods to resolve them. MÄ ori world view is that we as humans are an integral part of the ecosystem which is inherent to whakapapa. This holistic view often conflicts with scientific views, so the primary concern with these programmes has been to create frameworksShow MoreRelatedMonsanto: Better Living Through Genetic Engineering96204 Words   |  385 Pagessummary gives you considerable detail about how to go about a case analysis, but for now here is a brief account. Before we start, a word about attitude – make it a real exercise. You have a set of historical facts; use a rigorous system to work out what strategies should be followed. All the cases are about real companies, and one of the entertaining bits of the analysis process is to compare what you have said they should do with what they really have done. So, it is best not to check the Internet