What would you do - With a Taniwha at the table?

In New Zealand, a complicating factor in some disputes may involve the presence (whether one believes it or not) of a taniwha, or spirit, as a major part of the negotiations. What advice would you have for mediators who face such significant cross-cultural, identity-based issues? The author hopes re...

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Main Author: MACDUFF, Ian
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Language:English
Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2003
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Online Access:https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sol_research/864
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/sol_research/article/1863/viewcontent/Taniwha_Macduff_2003_Negotiation_Journal.pdf
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Summary:In New Zealand, a complicating factor in some disputes may involve the presence (whether one believes it or not) of a taniwha, or spirit, as a major part of the negotiations. What advice would you have for mediators who face such significant cross-cultural, identity-based issues? The author hopes readers of this journal will be able to provide some insighful advice.