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Cross-cultural researching: Mori and Pkeh in Te Whakapakari

University of Auckland, New Zealand, v.carpenter{at}auckland.ac.nz

Colleen McMurchy-Pilkington

University of Auckland, New Zealand, c.mcmurchy{at}auckland.ac.nz

This paper focuses on evolving Mori centred qualitative research methods, and the cross-cultural relationship between two researchers who identify respectively as Mori and Pkeh New Zealanders. The researchers discuss methodology issues which surrounded the school based Te Whakapakari research project. The project's aim was to raise the academic achievement of Maori (indigenous New Zealanders) mainstreamed children. The writers discuss their theoretical and personal backgrounds, and the accommodations they each made to meet the goals of the project. The writers argue that the face-to-face aspects (he kanohi kitea) of the project were integral to the project's success. The qualitative research based project included action research, and Mori-based professional development. A Freirean approach was integral to professional development. The writers worked alongside six teachers and school leaders.

Key Words: action research • critical theory • cross-cultural • Freire • indigenous • Mori • NeW Zealand • Pkeh • partnership • qualitative

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