NZQA registered unit standard
16038 version 4
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Title
Present an oral account of an event in Māori history
Level
2
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to present an
oral account of an event in Māori history.
Classification
Tikanga > Tikanga Concepts
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
The basic principles underpinning tikanga are common, but while there are some
constants, the details of performance of tikanga, and their explanation, may differ.
These differences may be at a rohe, iwi, hapū, whānau, or marae level. The context
of the learning should include the tikanga of the local mana whenua (if capable), but
learning others’ tikanga is also encouraged. This is in order to enrich and enhance
understanding of tikanga, and the associated reo.
2
Definitions for use in this unit standard include:
Oral accounts of Māori history
Māori history, like the history of many other cultures, was passed down orally through
the generations. While seen as a different skill from whaikorero, the recounting of
historical accounts in narrative form has developed into an art form. These accounts
usually integrate whakapapa, geographical marker information, allude to or use
moteatea and whakatauki, and sometimes link the events to the present and the
future. The masters of this skill are able to evoke a wide range of emotion through
the use of allegory, humour, wit, body language, imagery and poetic license.
Ihi, wehi, wana
These three terms refer to a range of emotions which competent Māori orators both
utilise and invoke amongst the audience. Ihi means life-force or power - which all
objects have - that can be utilised by an orator or performer to project themselves to
the audience. Wehi and wana relate to the awe or fear which orators can instil in
their audience.
Geographic marker information
Māori historical accounts were often used to assert mana over land so by noting
important geographic landmarks as part of the account, this key purpose is often
fulfilled. As often happens with whakapapa, whakatauki and moteatea, this kind of
information is often an integral part of the account which cannot be left out.
Appropriateness and comprehensiveness
The appropriate use of different aspects of this form of oratory is expected. The
account should be comprehensive, ensuring none of the main parts of the event are
left out. This can lead to reduced understanding by the audience or to confusion.
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NZQA registered unit standard
16038 version 4
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Sources
Sources are those places or people where particular Māori mode originated or are
obtained. It may be a publication, the name of a tupuna or other person, or it could be
an original composition.
3
Range
Presentations may be made with reference to written material or resources, but is not
to be a reading of written work. Presentation must be at least five minutes in
duration.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Present an oral account of an event in Māori history.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Presentation utilises whakapapa and geographical marker information where
appropriate.
1.2
The presentation includes other forms of expression within tikanga Māori which
are used to support it.
modes may include, but is not limited to – waiata, mōteatea,
manawa wera, pōkeka, kaioraora, haka, whakataukī, karakia;
evidence of one mode is required.
Range
1.3
All sources of information are referenced.
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
29 June 1999
31 December 2015
Review
2
19 December 2003
31 December 2015
Rollover and
Revision
3
12 December 2013
31 December 2019
Review
4
15 September 2016
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0226
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
16038 version 4
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Please note
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before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
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 the NZQA Māori Qualifications Services [email protected] 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