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Field
Humanities
Review of Niue Tradition and Culture unit standards
Subfield
Pacific Studies
Domain
Niue Tradition and Culture
ID
21313, 21315-21322
NZQA National Qualifications Services (NQS) has completed the review of the unit
standards listed above.
Date new versions published
July 2013
Planned review date
December 2018
Summary
The standards in domain Niue Tradition and culture were reviewed as part of NQS’ regular
review cycle.
Networks in the New Zealand Niue community were contacted, advised of the review and
invited to participate in it. A representative from Niue High School was also invited. When
the standards had been reviewed they were sent out for consultation and endorsement of
the changes.
Main changes
 Credit values were changed, for all standards except 21322, to more accurately reflect
the learning time required to gain the standards.
 Vagahau Niue was corrected throughout the standards.
 Some explanatory notes were clarified for consistency with the outcomes and Vagahau
Niue.
 The range of fono in standards 21317 and 21318 has been amended to better align with
the level of the standards.
 Standard 21319 has been amended to cover general ceremonies.
 Outcomes and evidence requirements have been amended to clarify the requirements
of the standards.
The last date for assessment of superseded versions of these standards is
31 December 2014. Results will not be accepted where the assessment date is after the
last date for assessment of the superseded versions of the standard.
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
Key to review category
A
B
C
D
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new
version number
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID
and a new version number
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID
Standard will expire and not be replaced
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Humanities > Pacific Studies > Niue Tradition and Culture
ID
Title
Level Credit
21313
3
21315
Investigate magafaoa, maaga roles and Niue
decision-making
Investigate magafaoa and/or magafaoa laulahi
in Niue decision-making
Demonstrate knowledge of agamotu in moui Niue
21316
Demonstrate knowledge of religions in moui Niue
2
21317
Describe fono Niue and associated roles
Describe fono Niue and associated roles
Investigate the use of protocols in fono Niue
Investigate the use of protocols in fono Niue
Demonstrate knowledge of the Niue ceremonies
celebrating coming of age
Demonstrate knowledge of Niue ceremonies
Examine the Niue practice of hifiulu and huki teliga
Examine the Niue practice of hifiulu and
hukiteliga
Demonstrate knowledge of significant external
influences on Niue
Research Niue tradition and culture
Research an aspect of Niue tradition and
culture
2
21318
21319
21320
21321
21322
3
Review
Category
B
5
2
3
2
3
3
6
2
4
2
4
2
4
5
4
2
4
3
4
3
4
20
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
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