Findings are reported from a year-long qualitative outcome evaluation of the implementation of Objective 11 of the New Zealand Disability Strategy (NZDS): promote the participation of disabled Māori. Semi-structured interviews conducted with ministry officials, service provider organisations, Māori consumers with disabilities and caregivers to Māori consumers, uncovered common themes that included issues surrounding the effectiveness of the NZDS and the conflict between indigenous worldviews framed within a mainstream service paradigm. Themes unique to specific interview groups covered areas such as accountability structure design, perceived levels of cultural competency, collaboration across sectors and information exchange. The paper concludes that the NZDS provides several pertinent lessons regarding the development of culturally comprehensive disability policy.
