This thesis produces a distinctive model for the sustainable horticultural development of M ori resources, primarily land. It is inclusive of M ori and indigenous production systems based on their unique body of cultural knowledge. The integration of this knowledge with western science is argued and applied through the model itself. The hypothesis applied is that M ori knowledge relevant to horticulture and pedology or soils can inform and add value to the future development of M ori land resources. The model is built on a unique set of contributing knowledge bases aligned to soils and...