Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 7, 2016 17:39:29 GMT 12
WEALTH IN INDIGENOUS THINKING
“It is a really lovely honour,” she says, humbly accepting the award while acknowledging the work of whanau, hapu and iwi she has worked with in protecting and managing resources.
“Maori have distinct relationships with resources, and it is about making sure they are getting a seat at the table and having something to say.”
She believes New Zealand has much to gain from embracing the Maori way of thinking, especially in areas like resource management.
“There is enormous wealth in indigenous ways of thinking. It is about empathy and having time to engage with people.
“Instead of marginalising the Maori voice and seeing it as a threat, New Zealand would really benefit from embracing it.” ……
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2337625-135/tina-porou-honoured-for-services-to
“It is a really lovely honour,” she says, humbly accepting the award while acknowledging the work of whanau, hapu and iwi she has worked with in protecting and managing resources.
“Maori have distinct relationships with resources, and it is about making sure they are getting a seat at the table and having something to say.”
She believes New Zealand has much to gain from embracing the Maori way of thinking, especially in areas like resource management.
“There is enormous wealth in indigenous ways of thinking. It is about empathy and having time to engage with people.
“Instead of marginalising the Maori voice and seeing it as a threat, New Zealand would really benefit from embracing it.” ……
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2337625-135/tina-porou-honoured-for-services-to