235707

Māori Natural Resource Policy

This course examines the key issues and practice of Māori resources policy. The roles and responsibilities of policy agencies in relation to Māori resources policy research, development, implementation and monitoring are considered. Alternative policy approaches to achieving Māori and natural resource management outcomes are examined through selected case studies. These processes will be discussed in context with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Course code

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235707

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

700-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

30

Subject

Māori Resource and Environmental Management

Course planning information

General progression requirements

You may enrol in a postgraduate course (that is a 700-, 800- or 900-level course) if you meet the prerequisites for that course and have been admitted to a qualification which lists the course in its schedule.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Apply Maori values to policies for natural resource management.
  • 2 Demonstrate a thorough understanding of fundamental Maori concepts including; whakapapa, tikanga and kaitiakitanga.
  • 3 Relate the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it relates to policy research, development, implementation and monitoring.
  • 4 Understand the impact of legislation (historical and contemporary) on Maori values and resource management.
  • 5 Access appropriate resources to prepare essays or reports on topics associated with Maori policy and resource management.
  • 6 Develop an understanding of the key issues and practice of New Zealand public sector management in agencies dealing with Maori resources policy research, development, implementation and monitoring.
  • 7 Develop an advanced understanding of the key aspects of selected new and emerging policies and law that impact on the Maori input to management of New Zealand's natural resources, and how and why these policies have been developed.
  • 8 Understand the roles and responsibilities of policy agencies (e.g. central government departments, regional and district councils, land user groups, and environmental groups) involved in Maori resource management issues in New Zealand.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Written Assignment 1 2 5 6 25%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 25%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 25%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 25%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.

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