NZQA registered unit standard
27510 version 2
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Title
Identify traditional kai and describe the gathering process
Level
2
Credits
2
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify
traditional kai; describe the gathering process in accordance
with marae context and tikanga.
Classification
Manaaki Marae - Marae Hospitality > Manaaki Marae - Takatū
Kai
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
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Definitions
Manaaki – is an ethic of thoughtfulness, sharing and caring that links directly to Māori
well-being, to the marae and its people’s integrity. This proverb, ‘ka tika ā muri, ka
tika ā mua’ best describes this significant aspect of the Māori value system. It is
characterised through the acts of hospitality that happen in the front and back of the
marae, both of which are interdependent.
Marae context – refers to marae (urban and/or rural marae), its geographical location
and physical location, its associated resources (human resources/ngā ringawera, ngā
taputapu mahi kai, ngā taonga tunu kai, ngā taonga kawe kai); in any assessment
context.
Tikanga – are cultural practices and procedures exercised by Māori in their daily
lives. These practices reflect the concepts upon which they are based and provide
guidelines for appropriate behaviour in Māori society. They also prescribe
consequences for any breaches or when tikanga is not followed. They can be
particular to a local region or a local iwi.
Method of sourcing – mā te maramataka (use of planting and harvesting calendar),
mā te mātauranga tātai arorangi (use of astronomy), mā te mōhio ki te taiao (use of
one’s own experiential and natural environment knowledge).
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This entry level unit standard is intended for students who will carry out activities
under close supervision and guidance in a marae wharekai to understand traditional
kai and the gathering process.
3
Māori terms – iwi variations and understandings should or may take precedence over
the generic terms, where appropriate.
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Reference
Ministry for Primary Industries, Te Kai Manawa Ora – Marae Food Safety Guide, July
2013 (available online from http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/).
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
27510 version 2
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Identify traditional kai in accordance with marae context and tikanga.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Traditional kai is identified in terms of the type of kai.
types of kai may include but are not limited to – kai sourced from
Tangaroa, kai sourced from Tāne Mahuta, kai sourced from
Haumia-tiketike;
evidence of two is required.
Range
Outcome 2
Describe the gathering process of traditional kai in accordance with marae context and
tikanga.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Gathering process of traditional kai is described in terms of the method of
sourcing the kai.
gathering process may include but is not limited to – kato, ruku,
whakangau;
evidence of two is required.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2017
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
21 July 2011
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
2
20 August 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0226
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
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NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
27510 version 2
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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