NZQA registered unit standard
16062 version 4
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Title
Describe the history and relationships between the peoples of
Polynesia
Level
3
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe
migratory theories which link the peoples of the Polynesia;
describe the whakapapa of languages amongst the peoples of
Polynesia; and describe place names and pūrākau which
provide links between the peoples of Polynesia.
Classification
Te Mātauranga Māori me te Whakangungu > Te Mātauranga
Māori Whānui
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Resource support includes but is not limited to the following:
Best, E, Polynesian Voyagers, (Wellington, NZ: Government Printer, 1975).
Buck, P, The Coming of the Māori, (Christchurch, NZ: Whitcoulls Ltd, 1982).
Davidson, J. In Oxford History of New Zealand, (2nd ed).
Grey, G, Ngā Mahi a Ngā Tūpuna, (Christchurch, NZ: Kiwi Publishers, 1997).
Gibbons, P. In Oxford Dictionary of New Zealand Literature.
Journals of the Polynesian Society. (Auckland, NZ: The Society, 1892).
2
Resource support identified above are examples only and are in no way meant to be
prescriptive. It is envisaged that different areas will access publications and other
resources specific to their area.
3
Māori history is intertwined with the history of the many Polynesian peoples of the
Pacific who claim common descent. Many of the pūrākau are common - for example
the exploits of Maui, and the language of many parts is very closely related. The
concept of whakapapa can be transferred from people to also refer to links and
commonalities between languages, technology, beliefs, values, arts and culture. The
close links Māori have with other Polynesians, as well as the development of each
group in distinctive ways, is also reflected in the histories of other parts of the world.
4
Migratory theories
Theories of the migration patterns of the people in Polynesia and surrounding areas
vary widely. It is envisaged that this unit standard will cover the accounts provided
by the Polynesian groups based on family knowledge handed down over the
generation as well as those theories developed by archaeologists based on scientific
research, analysis and conjecture.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
16062 version 4
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe migratory theories which link the peoples of Polynesia.
Range
evidence of two Polynesian accounts and two archaeological theories.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The description utilises maps to illustrate the migratory theories.
1.2
The description discusses the different perspectives of the various migration
theories.
1.3
The description details archaeological findings in relation to the theories.
Outcome 2
Describe the whakapapa of languages amongst the peoples of Polynesia.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The description details the similarities of words and word roots amongst
Polynesian languages and other languages.
2.2
The description relates language similarities and possible patterns of language
development to migratory theories.
2.3
The description includes the identification of another language whakapapa in
another part of the world.
Outcome 3
Describe place names and pūrākau which provide links between the peoples of Polynesia.
Range
evidence of two pūrākau required.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The description includes place names common to different Polynesian peoples.
3.2
The description includes pūrākau which are similar or the same for different
peoples of Polynesia.
Planned review date
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
31 December 2017
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
16062 version 4
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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
31 December 2016
Rollover and
Revision
4
15 October 2015
N/A
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NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016