He hīnātore ki te ao Māori

"The project on Maori Perspectives on Justice was first discussed in 1996, just after a new Ministry of Justice was established ... This report is not a definitive source, but is intended as an introductory guide by way of a resource document to assist in background understanding for the formulation of policy advice and development within the justice sector ... The primary focus of the [project] is to develop and understanding of Maori perspectives on justice. This involved identifying values and cultural beliefs in relation to Maori practices and principles on justice ..." -- p. v.