NZQA registered unit standard
16038 version 3
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Title
Present an oral account of an event in Māori history
Level
2
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: present an
oral account of an event in Māori history following the
conventions of Māori story telling; and presentation provides a
clear and comprehensive account of the 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
Definitions relevant to the use of this unit standard include:
Oral accounts of Māori history
Māori history, like the history of many other cultures, was passed down orally through
the generations. While seen as a different skill from whaikorero, the recounting of
historical accounts in narrative form has developed into an art form. These accounts
usually integrate whakapapa, geographical marker information, allude to or use
moteatea and whakatauki, and sometimes link the events to the present and the
future. The masters of this skill are able to evoke a wide range of emotion through
the use of allegory, humour, wit, body language, imagery and poetic license. This
unit standard is designed to provide a starting point for students.
Ihi, wehi, wana
These three terms refer to a range of emotions which competent Māori orators both
utilise and invoke amongst the audience. Ihi means life-force or power - which all
objects have - that can be utilised by an orator or performer to project themselves to
the audience. Wehi and wana relate to the awe or fear which orators can instil in
their audience.
Geographic marker information
Māori historical accounts were often used to assert mana over land so by noting
important geographic landmarks as part of the account, this key purpose is often
fulfilled. As often happens with whakapapa, whakatauki and moteatea, this kind of
information is often an integral part of the account which cannot be left out.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
16038 version 3
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Appropriateness and comprehensiveness
The appropriate use of different aspects of this form of oratory is expected. For
example, the use of humour in an account of a sad event is inappropriate. The
account should be comprehensive, ensuring none of the main parts of the event are
left out. This can lead to reduced understanding by the audience or to confusion.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Present an oral account of an event in Māori history utilising tikanga Māori.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Presentation utilises whakapapa and geographical marker information where
appropriate.
1.2
Presentation is made without reference to written material or resources.
1.3
The presentation includes other forms of expression within tikanga Māori which
are used to support it.
Range
forms can include - waiata; mōteatea; haka; whakatauki; karakia;
use of whakapapa.
Evidence required of one form.
Outcome 2
Presentation provides a clear and comprehensive account of the historical event.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The presentation incorporates sources of information contributing to the
account.
2.2
The presentation is at least ten minutes duration.
2.3
The presentation includes an audience feedback process to indicate the level of
understanding.
2.4
The presentation includes key aspects relevant to the audience of the historical
event.
Planned review date
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
31 December 2016
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
16038 version 3
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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
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Comments on this unit standard
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suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016