Abstract:
Radical changes in the demographic profile of New Zealand, particularly in the Auckland region, cause us to reflect on the impact of such changes, and give rise to some interesting questions – including whether we still accept Hofstede’s analysis of New Zealand as an individualistic country. We have been interested in the adoption of IT by Māori, in the low numbers of Māori taking IT courses at university, and factors affecting the success of these Māori students. We explore the impact of Ta Te Ao Māori on educational approaches and if these impacts also apply to other collectivist cultures.
