NZQA registered unit standard
21317 version 3
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Title
Describe fono Niue and associated roles
Level
2
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to describe
fono Niue and associated roles.
Classification
Pacific Studies > Niue Tradition and Culture
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Maaga variations are acceptable in meeting the requirements of this unit standard.
Endorsement of village variations may be conducted by pulotu.
2
Definitions
Fakaholoaga refers to the process by which something is learnt or knowledge is
transmitted;
Fono maaga refers to a village meeting;
Fono he tau feua kehekehe refers to meetings of different concerns, eg sports;
Fono magafaoa refers to a family meeting;
Fono he tau takitaki refers to a leaders meeting;
Fono lotu refers to a church meeting;
Fono fuata refers to a youth meeting;
Fono komiti refers to a committee meeting;
Fono komiti aoga refers to a school committee meeting;
Hagai takitaki refers to the deputy chairperson;
Komiti refers to the committee;
Leveki tupe refers to the treasurer;
Maaga is any one of the 14 villages that the learner identifies with through either
matrilineal or patrilineal lines, or self-identifies through acceptable fakaholoaga;
Pulotu refers to Niue village or community recognised and/or appointed experts;
Tohi kupu refers to the secretary.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe fono Niue and associated roles.
Range
three fono, which may include but are not limited to – fono maaga, fono he tau
feua kehekehe, fono magafaoa, fono he tau takitaki, fono lotu, fono fuata, fono
komiti, fono komiti aoga.
NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
21317 version 3
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Evidence requirements
1.1
Description includes venue and layout details, typical order of proceedings, and
explanation of purposes of each selected fono.
1.2
Description includes identification and explanation of roles and responsibilities
associated with each selected fono.
Range
at least four roles and associated responsibilities which may
include but are not limited to – hagai takitaki, tohi kupu, leveki
tupe, komiti.
Planned review date
31 December 2018
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
26 July 2005
31 December 2014
Rollover
2
21 May 2010
31 December 2014
Review
3
18 July 2013
N/A
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SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016