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Title
Develop policy statements for an iwi management plan in relation to
the management of natural and physical resources
Level
5
Credits
8
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to explain
issues of significance for Māori in the management of natural
and physical resources and develop policy statements for an
iwi management plan that takes into account issues of
significance to Māori.
Classification
Whenua > Te Whakahaere Whenua
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 16346, Explain the Resource Management Act 1991 and
its provision for Māori; Unit 27134, Explain the functions of
authorities under the Resource Management Act 1991 and
their effects on Māori; and Unit 27135, Explain the effects of
the Resource Management Act 1991 on Māori land; or
demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
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
Definitions
Issues of significance to Māori may include but are not limited to – the preservation of
mauri kaitiakitanga, the exercise of tino rangatiratanga.
An iwi management plan (IMP) refers to a written statement that consolidates iwi
knowledge on resource management issues.
A policy statement for this unit standard refers to a formal document that prescribes
the plans and intentions of iwi in the management of natural and physical resources.
A policy is a statement of intent, and is implemented as a procedure or protocol.
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Reference
Resource Management Act (RMA) section 7(a) other matters - kaitiakitanga, section
(Available at;
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1991/0069/latest/DLM231910.html)
35(a) Duty to keep records about iwi and hapū (Available at;
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1991/0069/latest/DLM233021.html).
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain issues of significance for Māori in the management of natural and physical
resources.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The significance of tino rangatiratanga in the management of natural and
physical resources is explained in accordance with local tikanga.
Range
1.2
The significance of kaitiakitanga in the management of natural and physical
resources is explained in accordance with local tikanga.
Range
1.3
may include but is not limited to – whakapapa, turangawaewae,
ahikā, kāwai tipuna, pūrākau, mōteatea, pakiwaitara;
evidence of three is required.
may include but is not limited to – mauri, mana, tapu, rāhui,
mātaitai, wairua;
evidence of three is required.
The significance of Iwi, hapū, whānau and marae participation in the
management of natural and physical resources is explained in accordance with
local tikanga.
Range
participation may include but is not limited to – kaitiaki, kaumātua
manaakitanga, mahitahi, kotahitanga, tautoko, whanaungatanga;
evidence of three is required.
Outcome 2
Develop a policy statement for an iwi management plan that takes into account issues of
significance to Māori.
Range
evidence of one policy statement is required.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The written statement includes the significance of tino rangatiratanga in
accordance with the local tikanga of the iwi, hapū and marae.
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may include but is not limited to – whakapapa, rohe boundaries,
kāwai tīpuna, pakiwaitara, pūrākau, mōteatea; whakatauki,
whakatauāki, poupou whenua;
evidence of three is required.
Range
2.2
The written statement includes the significance of kaitiakitanga in accordance
with the local tikanga of the iwi, hapū and marae.
may include but is not limited to – sustainability of the
environment, protection of water, heritage sites, wāhi tapu,
mahinga kai, rohe boundaries;
evidence of three is required.
Range
2.3
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The written statement includes the significance of whānau, hapū, iwi and marae
participation in accordance with the local tikanga of the iwi, hapū and marae.
participation may include but is not limited to – communication,
research, monitoring resource consents, consultation with
agencies, negotiating, policy writing, facilitating;
evidence of three is required.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2019
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
23 November 1999
31 December 2011
Revision
2
14 April 2005
31 December 2011
Review
3
17 December 2010
31 December 2017
Review
4
19 November 2015
N/A
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