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Field
Māori
Review of Governance of Māori Authorities unit standards
Subfield
Whenua
Domain
Governance of Māori
Authorities
ID
16068, 16070, 18096, 2165221657, 21659, 21660, 26425,
29296
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services has completed the review of the unit standards listed
above.
Date new versions published
December 2015
Planned review date
December 2020
Summary
The review of these unit standards was initiated through their scheduled review to ensure
they are fit for purpose, relevant, and reflect the requirements of the outcomes of the Manu
Taiko - Toro Parirau (Kaupae 4) [Ref: 2426] qualification.
Meetings with Māori Governance Whakaruruhau were held September 2014 and July
2015 identifying the required content, then compared this content against existing unit
standards. Any identified changes were made to the unit standards to reflect this. Draft
standards were published on the NZQA website and stakeholders were invited to submit
feedback.
All changes were endorsed by stakeholders and the Māori Governance Whakaruruhau.
Main changes
 The titles of unit standards 18096, 21652, 21654, 21655, 21656, 21657, 21659, 21660
and 26425 have been changed to better reflect the unit standard outcomes
 Changes in levels and credits were made to unit standards 21652, 21654, 21660 and
21653
 Changes to purpose statements, explanatory notes, outcomes, evidence requirements,
and range statements were made to ensure clarity for users.
 One new unit standard 29296 was developed to align with outcomes of the Manu Taiko
- Toro Parirau (Kaupae 4) [Ref: 2426] qualification.
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
No impact
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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Māori > Whenua > Governance of Māori Authorities
ID
Title
Level Credit
16068
16070
18096
Explain the work of the Waitangi Tribunal
Explain the work of the Māori Land Court
Demonstrate knowledge of a decision-making
process and evaluate its implementation in terms
of Māori land and trustees
Demonstrate knowledge of Māori decisionmaking processes and evaluate its
implementation in a Māori authority/entity
Describe tikanga, and its influence in the
governance of te whenua
Describe tikanga and its influence in the
governance of a Māori authority/Māori entity
Describe the characteristics of Māori Land Trusts,
Reservations, and Incorporations
3
3
4
4
4
3
Review
Category
B
B
B
3
5
B
4
6
B
Describe the roles and responsibilities of people in
Māori Authorities
Describe a holistic view of Māori governance
roles, responsibilities, and processes for a
authority/Māori entity
Describe the function of, and procedures for
application to, the Māori Land Court
Describe the function of, and procedures for,
an application to the Māori Land Court
Describe the implications of Te Ture Whenua
Māori Act 1993 for Māori and a Māori Authority.
Describe the implications of constitutional
documents and legal frameworks within a
Māori authority/Māori entity
Describe concepts and principles of governance
and management, and implementation of
governance in a Māori Authority
Describe tikanga based governance and
management practices and implementation in a
Māori authority/Māori entity
Describe reporting, accounting, and auditing
requirements of a Māori Authority
Describe reporting, accounting, and auditing
requirements of a Māori authority/Māori entity
Describe meeting and office procedures for a
Māori Authority
Describe meeting and payment procedures,
and the designated roles for a Māori
authority/Māori entity
Demonstrate knowledge of strategic planning in a
Māori Authority
Demonstrate knowledge of strategic planning
in a Māori authority/Māori entity
3
7
6
B
4
4
3
3
B
4
4
B
4
7
B
4
12
B
3
5
B
8
B
21652
21653
21654
21655
21656
21657
21659
21660
26425
4
4
4
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ID
Title
Level Credit
29296
Develop strategies for risk management to
enhance outcomes within Māori
authorities/Māori entities
4
4
Review
Category
New
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