NZQA registered unit standard
17383 version 6
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Title
Explain the importance, and demonstrate correct pronunciation, of
Māori place names in tourism
Level
3
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to explain the
importance of Māori place names, and demonstrate correct
pronunciation.
Classification
Tourism Māori > Tourism Māori Practices
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions of Māori words will be those relevant and in common usage in tourism
Māori. The dialect must be verified by the local hapū.
2
Definition
Tourism Māori is an indigenous cultural experience of interaction and engagement
with manuhiri.
3
This unit standard is designed to assist the learner to identify the uniqueness of
Māori culture. It is thought that Māori language expression will enable the learner to
gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of Te Ao Māori. By understanding
these aspects the learner will be able to explain these differences for manuhiri and
highlight the significance for tourism.
4
Assessment
The context of assessment against this unit standard is limited to local rohe or
takiwā. 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.
Assessment may be presented in a number of ways which may include but are not
limited to – haka, oral presentations, pakiwaitara, pūrākau, visual presentations,
waiata, whakaari, written presentations.
This unit standard may be assessed against in the workplace or in a training provider
situation.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
17383 version 6
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain the importance of Māori place names in tourism.
Range
place names may include but are not limited to – maunga, awa, moana, roto,
rohe, towns, cities;
evidence of three is required.
Evidence requirements
1.1
History of Māori place names are explained in terms of their importance to hapū
and/or iwi.
1.2
The influence of pūrākau and pakiwaitara in naming places is explained in
accordance with hapū and/or iwi traditions.
1.3
The relationship between Māori place names and whānau, hapū, and/or iwi is
explained in accordance with their history.
Range
whakapapa, kaitiakitanga.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate correct pronunciation of Māori place names in a tourism context.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The pronunciation of Māori place names is demonstrated correctly.
Range
2.2
may include but is not limited to – dialect, short vowels, long
vowels, consonants, diphthongs, stress, rhythm;
evidence of six Māori place names is required.
Mispronunciation of Māori place names is explained in terms of the negative
effect on tangata whenua.
Range
evidence of three negative effects is required.
Planned review date
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
31 December 2019
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
17383 version 6
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
26 June 2000
31 December 2012
Revision
2
27 August 2003
31 December 2012
Review
3
20 April 2006
31 December 2012
Review
4
22 October 2010
31 December 2016
Revision
5
19 July 2012
31 December 2016
Review
6
23 June 2014
N/A
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
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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 Māori Qualifications Services mqs@nzqa.govt.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016