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Polyfest and NCEA credits
Information for students and teachers on earning and assessing NCEA credits at Polyfest
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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.
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25 Feb 2026
NZCEL Supporting Document Published
NZQA has published the NZCEL Supporting Document for tertiary providers that deliver programmes leading to NZCEL qualifications.
11 Feb 2026
New Zealand Scholarship award winners announced
NZQA has announced the winners of 2025’s Premier Awards, Outstanding Scholar Awards and Top Subject Scholar Awards.
10 Feb 2026
Results for 2025 New Zealand Scholarship released
NZQA has released the results of the 2025 New Zealand Scholarship examinations.
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