Matauranga Māori as an epistemology

Reflects on the views expressed by Munz in his article 'The purity of historical method', about the nature of indigenous forms of recounting the past, and whether this should be subject to historical method. Explains Matauranga Maori and discusses whether universities can deal adequately with Maori perceptions of the world. Notes the contribution of whakapapa to the Maori knowledge system, and considers the role of the Whare Wananga.