Kepa, MManu'atu, LBruce, TDe Luca, R2012-01-292012-01-2920062006Waikato Journal of Education, vol.12, pp.51 - 561173-6135https://hdl.handle.net/10292/3320In the article, the development of a new qualification in ECE Pasifika is described. The authors present an indigenous Tongan and Maori critique that challenges the consultation process and methodological content of the new qualification. The notion of FetuiakiMalie is drawn upon to debunk the mainstream notion in education that culture is static, passionless, superior and universal.Publication is conditional upon authors giving copyright to the Faculty of Education, The University of Waikato. Requests to copy all or substantial parts of an article must be made to the Editors.Early childhoodPasifika educationTonganMaoriTertirary educationFetuiakiMalieJournal ArticleOpenAccess