Tourism Māori Assessment Task
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Date
Unit standard
Title
Explain the value and benefits of whānau in tourism Māori
Number
17578
Version
4
Level
3
Credits
4
Assessed outcomes
Outcome 1
Explain the value and benefits of whānau in tourism Māori.
Conditions
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All tasks must be completed to achieve this unit standard.
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Your assessor will discuss with you how long you have to complete these assessment
tasks.
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You and your assessor will discuss your choice of presentation method and resources
(e.g. computer, whakaari, tuhituhi etc).
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Assessment against this unit standard is limited to 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 concepts and practices.
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You may work in pairs or groups however you will be assessed individually.
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Your assessor will discuss with you the processes for reassessment.
Understanding the terminology
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By the end of this unit standard you will be able to explain the value and benefits of
whānau in tourism Māori.
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Definitions of Māori words will be those relevant and in common usage in tourism
Māori. The dialect must be verified by the local hapū.
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Tourism Māori is an indigenous cultural experience of interaction and engagement with
manuhiri.
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Tourism Māori product refers to marae stay, Māori cultural experience, historical tour,
archaeological tour, adventure tour, nature tour.
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For task 3a and 3b, please negotiate with your teacher if you wish to use other
examples. This will ensure your selection meets the requirements of this unit standard.
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Instructions
The responses and any other evidence will be collected by the assessor and may be
retained for moderation purposes
Assessment Tasks
Task 1
(1.1)
Here is a list of whānau roles within possible tourism Māori products/services.
mana whenua
taura here
ringawera
kaihautū
kaiwhakahaere
kaimahi
tuakana
teina
kuia
koroua
In the table provided below, write about the value these roles bring to any tourism Māori
product or service. An example for ringa wera has been given as an example. Your task
is to explain the value of mana whenua plus any other five roles.
Roles
Value of the role in a tourism Māori product/service
ringa wera
Ringawera showcase Māori hospitality of manaakitanga at its very
best, by providing kai (food). In the first instance, they cook and
prepare kai for the noa process whereby the tapū placed on manuhiri
during a powhiri is neutralised through eating of food.
Mana whenua
1
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Roles
Value of the role in a tourism Māori product/service
2
3
4
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Roles
Value of the role in a tourism Māori product/service
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Task.2
(1.2)
In the mind map below there are seven potential areas of benefit for whānau, hapū and iwi from using a whānau approach to
tourism Māori. An example of best outcomes of using this approach for strengths has been provided as a model. Explain the best
outcomes that could be achieved in each of the remaining six areas.
Strengths
Collective Actions

Whanaungatanga
Social Activities
Building relationships
within the community
and industry leading to
jobs and other benefits
Iwi
and
Hapū
Identity
Collective Esteem
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Economic
Development
Self Management
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Task 3
a
(1.3)
Below is a list of some traditional whānau activities that may take place during a
tourism Māori event. In the table provided, explain how two of these activities can
contribute to Tourism Māori. An explanation for poukai has been given as an
example.
hura kōhatu
observation
of Matariki
Traditional whānau
activities:
poukai
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wānanga
whakapapa
Ahurei
wānanga
mōteatea
whakairo
Explanation of how the activity contributes to tourism
Māori
Was originally started by Kiingi Taawhiao to feed the
widowed, the bereaved and the destitute. It was a way of
looking after and feeding people driven from their
homeland after the New Zealand wars in 1863. Nowadays
it is a way for iwi to feast together, grieve together for
those recently passed, disseminate news of relevance to
the iwi, bring people’s concerns to the attention of the
kiingitanga leadership and collect financial contributions to
the kiingitanga and the host marae.
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b
Below is a list of contemporary whānau activities. Explain how these activities
contribute to Tourism Māori. An explanation for kapahaka has been provided as an
example. Select another two activities and explain how each can contribute to
tourism Māori.
Pā wars
Reunions
Contemporary whānau
activities:
kapa haka
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Observation of Matariki
Waka ama
Māori golf
Explanation of how the activity contributes to tourism
Māori
Kapa haka have a significant contribution to tourism Māori
as it is not only used to embrace te reo Māori, but it is also
a way of sharing and expressing stories and conveying
messages through song and dance.
There are yearly competitions held in local kapa haka
regions and biennially a national competition is held.
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