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Ringa Toi 2026
Join us at this year's Ringa Toi exhibition from 16 to 30 September at PĀTAKA Art +
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Study tips from students
Meet some students and learn about the tools they used for success in NCEA exams
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Watch: Māori and Pasifika Top Scholars
What it takes to achieve Scholarship at the highest level, and how you can too
Your guide to NCEA
The Guide to NCEA explains how to achieve NCEA and how you're assessed.
It also covers Literacy and Numeracy and Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau requirements, Scholarships, endorsements and more.
Latest News
15 Sept 2026
Ringa Toi brings the creativity of rangatahi to Porirua
The Ringa Toi Exhibition opens in Porirua on Wednesday 16 September, bringing together Toi Māori and Pacific artwork by students working towards NCEA.
28 Aug 2026
New appointment to the NZQA Board
The Minister of Education has appointed Tanuvasa Fa’alogo Rosemary (Rosi) Fitzpatrick to the NZQA Board.
20 Aug 2026
NZQA Chief Executive appointed
Christian Hawkesby has been appointed as acting Chief Executive of NZQA.
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