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