Field Māori
Review of Environment Māori unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Environment Māori |
Māori Environmental Management |
16346, 26728, 32430 |
|
Māori Environmental Practices |
6137, 6139, 15987, 15988, 15990, 15991, 19670 |
The NZQA Maori Qualifications Services has completed the review the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published June 2025
Planned review date December 2030
Summary
As a result of the planned standards review cycle, Maori Qualifications Services in conjunction with the Whakaruruhau, reviewed the Environment Māori unit standards (Domains - Māori Environmental Management, Māori Environmental Practices) to ensure they remain fit for purpose and meet the aspirations and needs of ākonga, as well as whānau, hapū, and iwi. Ten unit standards were reviewed.
Other main changes that were made to the standards include the following:
· Credits have been either increased or decreased for some standards to better reflect the time needed to complete their requirements.
· Standards 26728 and 32430 have been lowered from Level 4 to Level 3. With little or no usage, the Whakaruruhau considered these standards would be more appealing to be delivered at Level 3. Minimal change was required to scale the content, knowledge, skills, and application to a Level 3 standard.
· Standard 19670 Level 1 - The Whakaruruhau considered the knowledge, skills, and application of Outcome 2 would be better placed at Level 2. A new Level 2 standard was developed with the outcome 2 content. Outcome 1 would remain the same but as a new standard with new identification number and the standard would act as a pathway to the new Level 2 standard. Credits decreased from 2 to 1 to reflect the decrease in requirements. Standard 19670 was set to expire.
· Standard 16346 - The Whakaruruhau considered that as the Resource Management Act is undergoing significant reforms this standard will remain unchanged at this time.
· Minor wording changes have been made to some outcomes and performance criteria for relevancy, consistency and to provide clarity for ākonga and kaiako.
· Guidance Information has been updated and some definitions added.
· Grammatical errors have been corrected.
Category C unit standard 19670 will expire at the end of December 2026.
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
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Current consent for |
Consent extended to |
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Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
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Standard |
19670 |
1 |
Standard |
33487 |
1 |
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Standard |
19670 |
1 |
Standard |
33486 |
2 |
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Māori > Environment Māori > Māori Environmental Management
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ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
16346 |
Explain the Resource Management Act 1991 and its provision for Māori |
3 |
6 |
A |
|
26728 |
Explain the environmental effects of industries on natural resources and Māori |
4 3 |
4 |
B |
|
32430 |
Describe the environmental implications in the exercise of Māori customary fishing rights Describe the environmental benefits in the exercise of Māori customary fishing rights |
4 3 |
3 4 |
B |
Māori > Environment Māori > Māori Environmental Practices
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
6137 |
Describe tapu, noa, and mana in relation to the way Māori interact with te taiao |
1 |
3 |
B |
|
6139 |
Describe aroha in relation to the way Māori interact with te taiao |
1 |
2 3 |
B |
|
15987 |
Explain tikanga Māori for the use of rākau Māori in clothing, whare, waka and implements Describe and explain tikanga Māori for the use of rākau Māori in clothing, whare, waka and implements |
2 |
3
4 |
B |
|
15988 |
Demonstrate knowledge of tikanga for the preparation of mahinga kai Identify and describe traditional kai Māori and tikanga for the preparation of mahinga kai |
1 |
2
3 |
B |
|
15990 |
Demonstrate knowledge of a native bird and its significance to Māori Describe the importance and significance of a native bird to Māori |
1 |
4 |
B |
|
15991 |
Explain the importance of one native insect to Māori in a local context Describe the importance of one native insect to Māori in a local context |
1 |
2 |
B |
|
19670
33466
33487 |
Describe the role of, and interactions between atua Māori in te taiao Describe associated tikanga of atua Māori in te taiao Describe the role of atua Māori in te taiao |
1
2
1 |
2
1
1 |
C
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