Conceptualizing Indigenous Human-Animal Relationships in Aotearoa New Zealand: An Ethical Perspective

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Conceptualizing Indigenous Human-Animal Relationships in Aotearoa New Zealand: An Ethical Perspective

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This article considers the complexity and diversity of ethical concepts and beliefs held by Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand (hereafter New Zealand), relating to animals. A combination of interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with individuals who identify as Māori and were working with wildlife, primarily in an eco-tourism and conservation context. Two main themes emerged from the data: ethical concepts relating to the environment, and concepts relating to ...

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2021-10-06

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Woodhouse J / Carr A / Liebergreen N / Anderson L / Beausoleil NJ / Zobel G / King M

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https://hdl.handle.net/10179/70801

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Māori / animal ethics / animal welfare / ethics / indigenous people / kaitiakitanga / mauri / spiritual health / te ao Māori / value / wairua

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