NZQA registered unit standard
16050 version 3
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Title
Explain the historical impact of the Treaty of Waitangi
Level
3
Credits
6
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the
impact of the Treaty of Waitangi on historical events up until
and including the Colonial wars of the 1860s; explain historical
events which led to dishonour of the Treaty of Waitangi after
the Colonial wars of the 1860s; explain Māori efforts to have
the Treaty of Waitangi recognised and upheld by British and
New Zealand governments; and explain the impact of the
Treaty of Waitangi on historical events after 1975.
Classification
Tikanga > Tikanga Issues
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 16048, Describe the development and introduction of the
Treaty of Waitangi; and Unit 16049, Compare the English and
Māori versions of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Explanatory notes
1
Local iwi or hapū curriculum aims and objectives take precedence with this unit
standard. Local iwi or hapū curriculum aims and objectives take precedence with this
unit standard.
2
The context of the inquiries required should begin with the local rohe or takiwā.
Where local rohe are also occupied by a number of other iwi or hapū, the tangata
whenua or mana whenua view will take precedence. Other iwi or hapū views should
be encouraged in order to enrich and enhance understanding of key Māori kaupapa,
tikanga and take.
3
Resource support includes but is not limited to the following:
Orange, C, The Treaty of Waitangi, (Wellington, NZ: Allen and Unwin, 1987).
Rusden, G. W, Aureretanga: Groans of the Māori, (Christchurch, NZ: Capper Press,
1975).
Ward, A, A Show of Justice, (Auckland, NZ: Auckland University Press, 1995).
Waitangi Tribunal Reports, (Wellington, NZ: Waitangi Tribunal).
Waitangi Tribunal Research Series, (Wellington, Waitangi Tribunal).
Orange, C, The story of a Treaty,
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4
Resource support identified above are examples only and are in no way meant to be
prescriptive. It is envisaged that different areas will access publications and other
resources specific to their area.
5
The impact of the Treaty of Waitangi on the history of Aotearoa continues to be
debated. Many Māori still see the Treaty as the covenant that binds Māori and
Pākehā. It is also seen as a Treaty that was never honoured or was ignored by a
succession of governments. The Treaty provided the opportunity for the British to
take control of the management and, eventually, the sovereignty of the land. The
Treaty laid the platform for government and the legislation that followed.
6
Differences between iwi and rohe
There are significant differences between iwi and rohe understandings and the
significance given to the Treaty, which should be acknowledged by the candidate.
Many iwi never signed the Treaty.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain the impact of the Treaty of Waitangi on historical events up until and including the
Colonial wars of the 1860s.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The explanation details different views amongst Māori throughout the country
towards the Treaty of Waitangi.
Range
evidence required of three views.
1.2
The explanation details the contribution of the Treaty to the establishment of
government and subsequent introduction of legislation.
1.3
The explanation details historical events and legislation introduced up until 1860
which impacted specifically on Māori.
Outcome 2
Explain historical events which led to dishonour of the Treaty of Waitangi after the Colonial
wars of the 1860s.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The explanation details dishonouring of the rights of iwi and hapū over their
possessions.
2.2
The explanation details dishonouring of the rights of Māori as citizens under the
protection of the Crown.
2.3
The explanation details dishonouring of the rights of iwi and hapū to self
management.
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Outcome 3
Explain Māori efforts to have the Treaty of Waitangi recognised and upheld by British and
New Zealand governments.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The explanation details representations by Māori to the British government and
the monarchy.
3.2
The explanation details representations by Māori to the New Zealand
government.
3.3
The explanation details outcomes of the representations.
Outcome 4
Explain the impact of the Treaty of Waitangi on historical events after 1975.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The explanation details the development of the land protest movement and its
impact on the place of the Treaty in society.
4.2
The explanation details the impact of the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975.
4.3
The explanation details the role and work of the Treaty of Waitangi Tribunal.
4.4
The explanation identifies key events which have arisen from Treaty based
initiatives.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
29 June 1999
31 December 2015
Review
2
19 December 2003
31 December 2015
Rollover and
Revision
3
12 December 2013
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0226
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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