NZQA registered unit standard
27134 version 2
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Title
Explain the responsibilities of authorities to involve tangata whenua
under the Resource Management Act 1991
Level
4
Credits
6
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are, under the Resource
Management Act 1991, able to explain the: functions, powers,
and duties of local authorities; legislative mechanisms
supporting tangata whenua/mana whenua involvement in the
resource consent process; and the extent applicants and local
authorities are to consult with tangata whenua/mana whenua .
Classification
Whenua > Te Whakahaere Whenua
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Where local rohe are also occupied by a number of other iwi or hapū, the tangata
whenua or mana whenua view will take precedence. Other iwi or hapū views should
be encouraged in order to enrich and enhance understanding of key Māori concepts
and practices.
2
Assessment against this unit standard may include but is not limited to evidence
presented in – oral presentations, visual presentations, written presentations. Where
appropriate the presentation should include reference to appropriate legislation or
policy statements.
3
Relevant legislation is limited to – the Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act) and
subsequent amendments. (The Act is available at;
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1991/0069/latest/DLM230265.html)
4
Local authority includes city/district councils, regional councils and unitary authorities.
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain the functions, powers, and duties of a local authority under the Act.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The differences between district and city councils, regional councils, and unitary
councils are explained.
1.2
The functions, powers and duties of regional councils and territorial authorities
as defined in the Act are explained.
Range
evidence of two functions, powers, and duties is required.
Outcome 2
Explain the legislative mechanisms available to regional councils and territorial authorities
in relation to tangata whenua involvement under the Act.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Mechanisms regional councils and territorial authorities may use to involve
tangata whenua under the Act are explained.
Range
mechanisms supporting tangata whenua involvement under the Act
may include, but are not limited to: transfer of powers, delegation of
functions, joint management agreements, contents of regional policy
statements;
evidence of two legislative mechanisms under the Act is required
Outcome 3
Explain the extent to which applicants and local authorities are required to consult with
tangata whenua under the Act
Evidence requirements
3.1
Good practice to consult with tangata whenua in terms of meeting Sections 6(e)
and 7(a) of the Act is explained.
3.2
Obligations of applicants and local authorities to consult with tangata whenua is
explained.
Planned review date
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
31 December 2019
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NZQA registered unit standard
27134 version 2
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
17 December 2010
31 December 2017
Review
2
19 November 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0166
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
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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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