Resource Management | Tiaki te taiao: Hapū Plans, Decision Making and Māori Leadership (Micro-credential)

Academic admission
To be admitted to this micro-credential, all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the micro credential's commencement for the semester in which they wish to enrol (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form) and meet the following requirements:

Achievement of NCEA Level 2, including:
* 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above; and
* 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above
Or
Successful completion of a NZQA approved qualification at Level 3 or above
Or
An equivalent of the above

Special and Discretionary admission
Special and Discretionary admission options are also available as outlined in Section 2.9 of Te Kawa Maiorooro | Educational Regulatory Framework
In assessing whether to grant special or discretionary admission, the primary focus will be on the applicant's ability to demonstrate a likelihood of succeeding in the micro-credential program.

All decisions will be made at the discretion of a Programme Committee.

Language requirements
All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English, te reo Māori, or New Zealand sign language is not a first language will need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the micro-credential.

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This micro-credential enables ākonga to draw on their understanding of resource management-related legislation and political frameworks and utilise it to complete a Hāpu Plan. The focus of Hāpu Plans is to ensure that Māori interests are considered and incorporated into regional council plans that meet the Resource Management Act 1991 requirements. This micro-credential is targeted at kaimahi who work in regional councils across the motu, members from local hapū and for those who have a vested interest in presenting Māori environmental objectives to influence government laws and policies. Ākonga will further enhance their capability in decision-making based on the Hāpu Plans, which includes engagement with relevant stakeholders to have informed and cultural approaches that align with Māori interests within the region and iwi whilst developing their leadership in this process. This micro-credential will aim to develop ākonga capability to Tikanga relating to resource management, which would navigate and influence decision-making by understanding available resources, financial and engagement opportunities that they can leverage to ensure that the decisions will advocate for Māori economic development and the effective management of resources in line with iwi and regional priorities.

Upon completion, ākonga will be able to complete a Resource Management/Hāpu Plan that aligns with the Māori interests of their community. Furthermore, ākonga can use the plan to make informed decisions aligned with Tikanga regarding resource management. Plans will include provision for access to information, research, and financial resources to ensure planning can be implemented to achieve Māori aspirations.

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