NZQA registered unit standard
16033 version 3
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Title
Utilise Māori modes to explain an event in Māori history
Level
2
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: utilise Māori
modes to explain an event in Māori history; follow tikanga
appropriate to the modes used; and review modes used in
relation to an explanation of an historical event.
Classification
Tikanga > Tikanga Concepts
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Local iwi or hapu curriculum aims and objectives take precedence with this unit
standard.
2
Māori modes which can be used may include but are not limited to - whaikōrero,
haka, mōteatea, waiata, mihimihi, whakairo, tukutuku. Other modes may be utilised
where it can be shown that the mode is grounded in traditional concepts or tikanga.
3
Resource support includes but is not limited to the following:
Karetu, T, Haka: The Dance of a Noble People, (Auckland, NZ: Reed Books, 1993).
Mahuta, R. T, (ed) A Whaikorero Reader: Comparative Perspectives for the Study of
Whaikorero and Other Traditional Māori Speech Forms, (Hamilton, NZ: Centre for
Māori Studies and Research, University of Waikato).
Ngata, A. T, Nga Moteatea, Part 1, (Wellington, NZ: A. H. and A. W. Reed, 1974).
Royal, T, Kati au I Konei, (Wellington, NZ: Huia Publishers, 1994).
Local carved wharenui including poupou and other carved features, tukutuku and
kowhaiwhai.
4
Evidence required of one mode.
5
Any mode needs to be appropriate to the event, personality or issue being explained.
It is also suggested that students be encouraged to utilise modes where they have
some experience or strength. It is important that the use of the mode to
communicate the historical event is seen as the key aspect, not the ability of the
student to present a particular mode.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
6
16033 version 3
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Definitions relevant to the use of this unit standard include:
Tribal histories versus Māori history
Before the arrival of Pākehā, tangata whenua knew themselves and were known by
others as members of a particular tribe or sub-tribe, linked by common descent from
eponymous ancestors. Therefore, the term Māori history is often seen as a
misnomer and the term tribal histories is the preferred term. However, the study of
post-contact history can be viewed from both perspectives as many of the historical
events have had an impact on all Māori. It is intended that the term Māori history as
used in this unit standard is inclusive of both perspectives.
Sources
Sources are those places or people where particular whaikorero, haka, moteatea,
waiata, mihimihi, tukutuku, whakairo. It may be a publication, the name of a tupuna
or other person, or it could be an original composition.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain utilisation of a Māori mode to explain an event in Māori history.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The explanation identifies reasons for choice of Māori modes.
Range
1.2
Māori modes may include but are not limited to - waiata (traditional
and contemporary), haka, poi, mōteatea, whakatauaki, pūrākau,
whakapapa, whakairo, tukutuku.
The explanation identifies the sources and strategies for the authentication of
information.
Outcome 2
Utilise Māori modes to explain events in Māori history.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The event is explained.
Outcome 3
Follow tikanga appropriate to the modes used.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Explanation identifies reasons and purpose of the tikanga utilised.
3.2
Sources and composers are referenced.
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Outcome 4
Review modes used in relation to the explanation of historical events.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The review includes a discussion of appropriateness of the mode used to
explain the historical event.
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
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Comments on this unit standard
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NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
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 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016