NZQA registered unit standard
21313 version 3
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Title
Investigate magafaoa and/or magafaoa laulahi in Niue decisionmaking
Level
3
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to investigate
the role of and present investigative results on magafaoa
and/or magafaoa laulahi in Niue decision-making.
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;
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;
Magafaoa refers to the immediate and extended family;
Magafaoa laulahi refers to the extended family only;
Pulotu refers to Niue village or community recognised and/or appointed experts.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Investigate the role of magafaoa and/or magafaoa laulahi in Niue decision-making.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Gathering process includes preparation of at least 10 interview questions on the
role of magafaoa and/or magafaoa laulahi in Niue decision-making.
1.2
Gathering process includes the interviewing of at least one village person who
has well-informed first-hand experience of magafaoa and/or magafaoa laulahi in
Niue decision-making.
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SSB Code 130301
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NZQA registered unit standard
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21313 version 3
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Investigation identifies and explains processes of Niue decision-making used in
magafaoa and/or magafaoa laulahi.
processes include at least two of – directive, consultative,
collaborative, consensus.
Range
Outcome 2
Present investigative results on magafaoa and/or magafaoa laulahi in Niue decisionmaking.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Presentation includes historical explanation of magafaoa and/or magafaoa
laulahi.
at least two of – descendant line, matua leveki line, matrilineal or
patrilineal lines.
Range
2.2
Presentation details roles within, and information about, magafaoa and/or
magafaoa laulahi in Niue decision making.
at least two of – titles, tasks, responsibilities, appointment term,
privileges, status, power.
Range
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
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0226
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NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
21313 version 3
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
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
Please contact NZQA National Qualifications Services nqs@nzqa.govt.nz if you wish to
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NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016