Abstract
This chapter does call into question the way that science is framed. Science and technology are critical to a development agenda, particularly for those who are deemed to 'lack' development, a category into which Indigenous people are frequently assigned. While the academic literature and global institutions like the UN acknowledge Indigenous knowledge and science as important to development, there remains a question mark as to who the ultimate beneficiary will be. Who benefits from science and technology development can be answered quite simply from an Indigenous perspective: it must be Indigenous people, particularly when their knowledge, know-how and resources are at stake. The chapter presents a case study on Aotearoa New Zealand's Vision Matauranga science, technology and innovation policy that shows, experiences of the practice of partnership can distill useful lessons for others.