Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 2, 2018 17:18:56 GMT 12
NO NGAI TAHU RESEARCH VETO, UNIVERSITY SAYS
The University of Otago has denied that Ngai Tahu can veto research proposals at the university, following criticism of its Maori consultation policy in the media.
In an opinion piece about the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Aparangi, columnist Dr Bob Brockie said the iwi was making "inquisitorial demands" on the university.
Dr Brockie suggested Ngai Tahu could go "thumbs down" on research proposals that conflicted with its own business interests. The consultation policy asks researchers to submit their proposals to be considered by the Ngai Tahu research consultation committee.
However, the university spokesman said the committee did not delve into the details of academic research.
"They offer their thoughts on tikanga Maori [Maori customs] and the appropriate processes rather than providing an academic peer review."
The requirement to consult was about "opening the eyes of researchers to potentially collaborating partnerships with Maori organisations and groups", he said......
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/campus/university-of-otago/no-ngai-tahu-research-veto-university-says
The University of Otago has denied that Ngai Tahu can veto research proposals at the university, following criticism of its Maori consultation policy in the media.
In an opinion piece about the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Aparangi, columnist Dr Bob Brockie said the iwi was making "inquisitorial demands" on the university.
Dr Brockie suggested Ngai Tahu could go "thumbs down" on research proposals that conflicted with its own business interests. The consultation policy asks researchers to submit their proposals to be considered by the Ngai Tahu research consultation committee.
However, the university spokesman said the committee did not delve into the details of academic research.
"They offer their thoughts on tikanga Maori [Maori customs] and the appropriate processes rather than providing an academic peer review."
The requirement to consult was about "opening the eyes of researchers to potentially collaborating partnerships with Maori organisations and groups", he said......
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/campus/university-of-otago/no-ngai-tahu-research-veto-university-says
