This study investigates the way in which Maori values areincorporated into environmental decision-making. Recently,the implementation of large resource developments havedrawn protest from Maori communities
focussed attentionon these values.
study examines the nature of thesevalues, associated with the way the Maori people use andperceive the environment,and determines that these are stillstrongly held today.
then establishes that
indigenousminority culture Maori values should
specifically considered.From this basis, environmental decision-making procedures
findings reveal that many procedures
notsufficiently account for Maori values. Two options areformulated
improve the existing situation.
present procedures. The second optioninvestigates implementing reforms to encourage earlierparticipation