Cram suggests that there is a need for a Māori research ethics. She discusses mātauranga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and outlines Kaupapa Māori. She then presents seven ‘guidelines’, derived from Linda Smith, that relate to Māori research ethics:
- A respect for people
- He kanohi kitea (meet with people face-to-face)
- Titiro, whakarongo… kōrero (look and listen to develop a basis for speaking)
- Manaaki ki te tangata (involve the people)
- Kia tupato (be politically astute, culturally safe, and reflective)
- Kaua e takahia te mana o te tangata (do not trample the mana of the people)
- Kaua e mahaki (do not flaunt knowledge, and share it for the community’s benefit)
