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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.
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 may include but is not limited to – dialect, short vowels, long vowels, consonants, diphthongs, stress, rhythm;
evidence of six Māori place names is required.
2.2 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 / 31 December 2019Status 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
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0226
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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
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NZQA Māori Qualifications ServicesSSB Code 194 / Ó New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2014