Domain - Governance of Māori Authorities

Domain - Governance of Māori Authorities

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Level 3

Contains Māori components

Explain the work of the Māori Land Court

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Version 6

16070 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain the origin and purpose and functions of the Maori Land Court and explain the processes for accessing information.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 226 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Level 4

Contains Māori components

Demonstrate knowledge of Māori decision-making processes and evaluate its implementation in a Māori authority/entity

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Version 6

18096 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of matauranga Maori in decision-making processes and evaluate its implementation in a Maori authority/Maori entity.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe tikanga and its influence in the governance of a Māori authority/Māori entity

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Version 6

21652 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: tikanga and matauranga Maori concepts; and the advantages and effect tikanga has on governance responsibilities for shareholder interests for a Maori authority/Maori entity.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe the characteristics of Māori Land Trusts, Reservations, and Incorporations
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.

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Version 5

21653 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the characteristics of Maori Trusts, Maori Reservations and Maori Incorporations as established by Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 through the Maori Land Court.

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe a holistic view of Maori governance roles, responsibilities and processes for a Māori authority/Māori entity
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.

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Version 6

21654 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, for a Maori authority/Maori entity, describe the recruitment, selection, succession, tenure and removal of trustees/committee members; the responsibilities and processes of trustees; the reports and returns required.

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe the function of, and procedures for an application to the Māori Land Court

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Version 6

21655 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the function of, and procedures for applications to the Maori Land Court.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 226 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe the implications of constitutional documents and legal frameworks within a Māori authority/Māori entity

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Version 5

21656 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the implications of constitutional documents and legal frameworks operating within a Maori authority/Maori entity.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe tikanga based governance and management practices and implementation in a Māori authority/Māori entity

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Version 5

21657 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe tikanga based governance and management practices and their implementation within a Maori authority/Maori entity.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Develop a strategic plan for a Māori authority
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26425.

21658 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard is for people who have an interest in any land (Maori or general) and other assets owned by Maori, who may ultimately become involved in governance of a Maori authority. Persons credited with this unit standard are able to, for a Maori authority: describe strategic planning; develop a strategic plan; develop objectives and action plans; and monitor and review results.

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe compliance and due diligence requirements of a Māori authority/Māori entity
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.

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Version 5 This unit standard was replaced by unit standards 33493 and 33500.

21659 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, for a Maori authority/Maori entity, describe the importance of financial budgeting and planning; the financial terms; the reporting guidelines and process of preparation of an audit report; a set of accounts; and the reasons for engaging, and procedures for appointing a professional adviser.

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe meeting procedures and practices, designated roles and remuneration for a Māori authority/Māori entity

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Version 6

21660 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe meeting procedures and practices; understand designated roles, remuneration types and procedures for a Maori authority/Maori entity.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Demonstrate knowledge of strategic planning in a Māori authority/Māori entity

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Version 4

26425 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, for a Maori authority/Maori entity: demonstrate knowledge of information required for strategic planning; describe the strategic planning roles of governance and management positions; demonstrate knowledge of action plan development for the implementation of a strategic plan.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for risk management to enhance outcomes within Māori authorities/Māori entities
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.

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Version 3

29296 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, within a Maori authority/Maori entity demonstrate knowledge of assessing and measuring risk factors; describe strategies to mitigate risk and describe strategies to nurture and protect the management of taonga and other resources.

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe strategies to nurture and protect the management of taonga and resources as a Māori authority/Māori entity

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Version 1

33488 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe strategies to nurture and protect the management of taonga and other resources as a Maori authority/Maori entity.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe the purpose and requirements of a Māori Reservation and the implications of the Resource Management Act 1991

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Version 1

33489 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the purpose and requirements of a Maori Reservation and the implications of the Resource Management Act 1991

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe the purpose, establishment requirements, and key legislative responsibilities related to Māori Incorporations

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Version 1

33490 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the purpose, establishment requirements, and key legislative responsibilities related to Maori Incorporations

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe a holistic view of Māori governance roles, responsibilities and processes for a Māori authority/Māori entity

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Version 1

33491 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe a holistic view of Maori governance roles, responsibilities and processes for a Maori authority/Maori entity

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe the emerging challenges and opportunities faced by a Māori authority/Māori entity

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Version 1 This unit standard and unit standards 334919 and 334999 replaced unit standard 21654.

33492 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the emerging challenges and opportunities faced by a Maori authority/Maori entity.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe compliance and due diligence requirements of a Māori authority/Māori entity

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Version 1 This unit standard and unit standard 33500 replaced unit standard 21659.

33493 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the importance of an audit report; a set of accounts; and the reasons for engaging, and procedures for appointing a professional adviser for a Maori authority/Maori entity.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe the characteristics of Māori Trusts established by Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 through the Māori Land Court

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Version 1

33498 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the characteristics of Maori Trust established by Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 through the Maori Land Court.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe the reports and returns required for a Māori authority/Māori entity

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Version 1

33499 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the reports and returns required for a Maori authority/Maori entity.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Describe ideal financial practices, behaviours and use of financial reports in a Māori authority/Māori entity

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Version 1 This unit standard and unit standard 33493 replaced unit standard 21659.

33500 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the importance of financial practices, behaviours and use of terminology and financial reports in a Maori authority/Maori entity.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Contains Māori components

Demonstrate knowledge of measuring and mitigating risk to enhance outcomes within Māori authorities/Māori entities

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Version 1

33501 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of measuring and mitigating risk to enhance outcomes within Maori authorities/Maori entities.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 166 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

NZQA Maori Qualifications Services

Data as at 2026-01-24 23:01:08.88