Barton Newton 2023Developing a Bibliography of M_ori Politics Research_Methodology Report _

In particular, we, a team of scholars specialising in political studies and related domains, aspire to devise a framework for political studies in Aotearoa that facilitates the flourishing of tauira Māori and staff, empowers tauiwi colleagues to integrate and support Māori-focused topics, students, and colleagues, and enhances their ability to effectively serve the needs of hāpori Māori in the sph. [...] While the exploration and comprehension of my Māori identity have been a profound journey, it is disconcerting to acknowledge that the dearth of information and cultural understanding stems from the stigmatisation and humiliation my koroua endured due to being Māori, which led to his decision to withhold the intergenerational transfer of knowledge to his tamariki and mokopuna. [...] The motivation behind my research is rooted in a deep commitment to the decolonization of Aotearoa, with a particular focus on mitigating the emotional pain and psychological wounds suffered by Māori, and to prevent the perpetuation of such trauma for the coming generations. [...] The genesis of my poem can be traced to my motivation to express the experiences of oppression and affliction that Māori have undergone in the aftermath of colonisation. [...] Kāwanatanga The word 'kāwanatanga' is used to describe the concept of governance Mātauranga Mātauranga Māori is about a Māori way of being and engaging in the world – in its simplest form, it uses kawa (cultural practices) and tikanga (cultural principles) to critique, examine, analyse, and understand the world.