Resources: 

Themes: 

Reilly, M., Leoni, G., Carter, L., Duncan, S., Paterson, L., Rātima, M. T., & Rewi, P. (2018). Te kōparapara: An introduction to the Māori world. Auckland University Press.

Retrieved: https://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/pluginfile.php/9243784

 Kaitiakitanga: 

Kaitiakitanga is most like ‘stewardship’ and this concept will help in understanding Māori views on conservation and their relationship with nature. 

Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Garlick, J., Keane, B., & Borgfeldt, T. (2010). Te taiao = Māori and the natural world. David Bateman.

Retrieved:  https://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/pluginfile.php/9243784

Mead, S. M. (2016). Ngā Pūtake o te Tikanga: Underlying Principles and Values. In Tikanga Māori: Living by Māori values (Rev. ed.). Huia Publishers.

Retrieved: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/canterbury/detail.action?docID=4783665#

 Tikanga: 

Tikanga looks at key foundational concepts to help build a picture around mana, manawhenua and tapu. This will aid in providing context. 

Opai, K. (2021). Tikanga: An introduction to te ao Māori. Upstart Press.

Retrieved:  https://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/pluginfile.php/9243784/

Kirk, N. (2019). The impact of wilding conifers on cultural values (Policy Brief No. 24). Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research. https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE79266934 

The resources provided on Tikanga and Kaitiakitanga will offer valuable context for understanding how to effectively incorporate Māori perspectives into engineering projects. These resources delve into the principles of Tikanga (Māori customs and practices) and Kaitiakitanga (guardianship and environmental stewardship), both of which are essential for respecting Māori values and ensuring a holistic approach to your project. By exploring these concepts, you will gain insight into how Māori perspectives on the natural environment, sustainable practices, and community engagement should be integrated. This includes understanding the importance of consultation with mana whenua (local Māori iwi), how to engage appropriately with Māori that may be involved in projects and why processes like mihimihi are essential to the engagement process. These resources will help you effectively engage with Māori in a meaningful way, ensuring that your project is not only technically sound but also culturally respectful and sustainable.