NZQA registered unit standard
29233 version 1
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Title
Examine the Treaty of Waitangi, the Waitangi Tribunal, and an iwi/
Māori claim regarding natural/ physical resources
Level
5
Credits
10
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: examine the
Treaty of Waitangi pre-1840 to the present day; explain the
role, scope and processes of the Waitangi Tribunal and
descirbe its challenges and responses; and examine an
iwi/Māori treaty claim regarding interests in natural and/or
physical resources.
Classification
Whenua > Te Whakamau 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
Treaty of Waitangi claim reports may be accessed from the Waitangi Tribunal
website (http://www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/waitangi-tribunal).
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Examine the Treaty of Waitangi, pre-1840 to the present day, including context and
background, key passages and how it is understood.
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29233 version 1
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Evidence requirements
1.1
The context and background regarding signing of the Treaty of Waitangi is
described.
1.2
Key passages regarding sovereignty/kawanatanga, undisturbed possessions
and tino rangatiratanga/taonga and their effects on understandings of the Treaty
of Waitangi are analysed.
1.3
The Treaty of Waitangi as it is understood today, its legal status and the body
responsible for determining its meaning are described.
Outcome 2
Explain the purpose of the Waitangi Tribunal and descirbe its challenges and responses.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The reasons for the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal are described.
2.2
The role of the Waitangi Tribunal as defined under the Treaty of Waitangi Act
1975 is described.
2.3
The challenges and responses of the Waitangi Tribunal since its establishment
in relation to role, scope and process is described.
Outcome 3
Analyse one claim by iwi/ Māori in relation to alleged breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi
regarding their interests in natural or physical resource/s.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The reasons for the application, including the alleged breaches and remedies
sought by the applicants are described.
3.2
The Waitangi Tribunal’s final decision and recommendations to the Government
are described.
3.3
The extent to which iwi/Māori customary values and practices were considered
by the Waitangi Tribunal in reaching its decision is analysed and reported on.
3.4
Any subsequent action/s by the Government in response to the Waitangi
Tribunal’s recommendations on the selected case, including benefits afforded to
the applicants is described.
Planned review date
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SSB Code 194
31 December 2019
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NZQA registered unit standard
29233 version 1
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 November 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0166
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Comments on this unit standard
Please contact NZQA Māori Qualifications Services mqs@nzqa.govt.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
NZQA Māori Qualification Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016