ENVPL302-23A (HAM)

Māori Resource Management

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Environmental Planning

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Iain White

Iain White
9166
HI.2.01
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iain.white@waikato.ac.nz

Sandi Ringham

Sandi Ringham
4428
I.2.07
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sandi.ringham@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: frances.douch@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: melanie.chivers@waikato.ac.nz
: nat.enright@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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Māori, iwi, hapū and whānau have been managing and planning for environmental well-being for centuries. Fundamental to environmental management for Māori are the principles and values that inform relationships with and within the environment. The responsibility to protect and enhance te mauri o taiao (the life essence of the environment) is central within Te Ao Māori. Students will explore the ways in which Māori understand, relate and contribute to an environmental family. The paper broadens students' knowledge about the challenges and opportunities for whānau, hapū and iwi practicing resource management in a highly politicized and colonial space. Whakawhanaungatanga (relationship building) and working partnerships within Māori and planning institutions are at the forefront of this paper. This course provides tools for students to critically analyze policies, plans and related legislation. Students are provided with examples of iwi and hapū driven initiatives through a number of unique case studies and guest lectures.
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How this paper will be taught

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The paper consists of one lecture and one online workshop every week. Students should attend all lectures and complete required readings.
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Required Readings

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A course reading list has been prepared for this paper and will be available via Moodle.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Analyse planning instruments affecting Māori communities;
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  • Demonstrate skills in analysis and evaluation of complex planning issues affecting Māori communities through in-depth case studies
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  • Engage in and practice Māori values and principles
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  • Evaluate relationships, partnerships and engagement between Māori and local authorities
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  • Understand better Māori concerns and challenges within contemporary resource management
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  • Understand, articulate and put into practice Te Tiriti o Waitangi
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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THIS PAPER IS 100% INTERNALLY ASSESSED.

Assessments will be discussed in detail during class time and specific assessment criteria for each assessment item will be provided.

TWO ONLINE TESTS

Each online test is worth 20% of the overall grade

Test one to be completed online by 7 April, 11.30

Test two to be completed online by 29 May, 11.30

These are to be completed online. Each test will be delivered as an online quiz and will be available for a limited time. Both tests must be completed during this time frame. See 'Assessment Components' below for online test dates.

Both tests will focus on material covered in paper. All test questions will relate to course readings and lecture material from each half of the semester.

ESSAY: Māori values, principles and relationships

This assessment is worth 30% of the overall grade. Essays are to be at a minimum of 2500 words and a maximum of 3000 words.

Your essay is to be submitted via Moodle no later than [Friday 28 April,11.30 pm].

You have two essay topics to choose from:

1. Cultural Value Assessments (CVA) or Cultural Impact Assessments (CIA).

The purpose of this assignment is to write an essay that explores and analyses the processes and outcomes for mana whenua when preparing a CVA/CIA. In this assignment you are required to discuss and engage with the diverse values, principles and relationships mana whenua express through CVA/CIA. Finally, you are to examine the institutional powers, both non-Māori and Māori, at work that impact on the outcomes and application of CVA/CIA. The assignment will explore and discuss cultural values, impacts, opportunities and challenges that a mana whenua negotiate when constructing a CVA/CIA.

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2. Replacing the RMA: Māori partnerships, collaboration and engagement

Choose from one of the proposed legislation that will replace the RMA (Resource Management Act). You are to write an essay that examines the processes and implications of your chosen legislation for Māori, iwi and hapū. Important in this essay is Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its treatment. In this essay you are required to discuss how Te Tiriti o Waitangi shapes contemporary governance and partnerships with Māori, iwi and hapū. Explore the ways in which your chosen legislation is, for Māori, fit-for-purpose - or not. Identify and discuss any foreseeable challenges, opportunities and possibilities for Māori. Crucial to consider in this essay are relationships of power, people and place.

In this essay you are to choose from one of the following:

A. Natural and Built Environment Act, or;
B. Strategic Planning Act, or;
C. Climate Change Adaptation Act.

POSTER SEMINAR

The poster seminar is worth 20% of the paper grade.

Your poster is to be submitted via Moodle no later than [Monday, 15 May,9 am].

Posters are to be formatted in Powerpoint or Canva and submitted in Moodle. Poster presentations are to be delivered in person during class. If you are taking this paper remotely you may deliver your presentation via Zoom. More information will be given in class.

The purpose of this assessment is to present and deliver a poster that you would use to report the findings of your essay to mana whenua (tribal authorities).

Poster presentations are to be no more and no less than 5 minutes long.

Posters and presentations are to include:

  • One slide only
  • A brief outline of your essay: Topic, objective and relevance to Māori, iwi, hapu and mana whenua;
  • Key points from your findings;
  • Identification and discussion on the challenges, opportunities and possibilities for mana whenua, and;
  • Explain and discuss two ways in which Te Tiriti o Waitangi is 'given effect' through your chosen topic.

The Poster and presentation will be graded according to the following criteria:

  • Ability to summarise your essay in a clear and concise way;
  • Understanding of Māori frameworks, methodologies, values and principles
  • Visual impact of the poster
  • Oral presentation - Skill in oral delivery, general execution and preparedness
  • Level of originality, creativity and depth of analysis

COLLABORATIVE READINGS (Perusall)

This assessment is worth 10% of the final grade.

Each of the collaborative readings are to be completed during weekly workshops.

This assessment is designed to help students to engage with readings. Perusall is a social e-reader that helps you master readings faster, understand the material better, and get more out of your classes. Through this assessment you will be collaboratively annotating readings with others and your lecturer n the class.

The Collaborative reading assessment requires you to complete 10 annotated readings. This means you are to critically read each of the selected articles – make thought provoking comments and/or ask questions within each Perusell assessment.

Perusall allows you to discuss the readings with your peers. Your goals in annotating each reading are to stimulate discussion by posting good questions or comments and to help others by answering their questions. Completing this assessment will ensure you have the required knowledge to be successful in the paper.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Online test #1
7 Apr 2023
11:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Online test #2
2 Jun 2023
11:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
3. Essay: Māori values, principles and relationships
28 Apr 2023
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
4. Poster Seminar
9 May 2023
9:00 AM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Presentation: In Class
5. 10 Collaborative readings (Perusall)
12 Jun 2023
3:00 PM
10
  • In Class: In Workshop
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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