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27 Aug 2025
Embracing AI in student assessments

NZQA has been using AI tools to help improve the quality, consistency, and speed of our work since 2019.

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25 Aug 2025
Consultation on the New Zealand Certificate in English Language supporting document

National Qualifications Services has developed two new supporting documents to replace the NZCEL guiding document, which was published in May 2019.

Consultations group teachers
18 Aug 2025
Consultation opens on final design of the integrated Quality Assurance Framework

NZQA has begun consulting on the final design of the integrated Quality Assurance Framework (iQAF).

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14 Aug 2025
Consultation on the English Language and English for Academic Purposes supporting document

National Qualifications Services, in partnership with leading TESOL teachers, have developed two new supporting documents for consultation

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13 Aug 2025
Further consultation on simpler fees for tertiary education organisations

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has today launched a second round of public consultation on proposed changes to fees for TEOs

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7 Aug 2025
Consultation on reviewed New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Learning and Working, for Supported Learners

National Qualifications Services (NQS) is reviewing the New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Learning and Working, for Supported Learners

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4 Aug 2025
Have your say on NCEA

Consultation is now open on a proposal to replace NCEA with a new qualifications pathway.

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26 Jun 2025
Review of the levels 3-5 Whānau Ora Qualifications

NZQA Māori Qualifications Services has completed the review of the levels 3-5 Whānau Ora qualifications.

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12 Jun 2025
New Zealand Scholarship Subject List Review 2025

NZQA is undertaking its regular review of the NZ Scholarship subject list.

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11 Jun 2025
Changes to the NZQCF and NZQA Rules from 1 July

Changes to the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) and NZQA Rules will come into effect on 1 July 2025.

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10 Jun 2025
Strong engagement in NCEA digital assessment

A new Insights Paper published by NZQA shows almost all secondary schools and kura are offering digital assessment towards NCEA.

Consultations group teachers
27 May 2025
NZQA consulting on simpler fees for tertiary education organisations

NZQA has opened consultation on proposed changes to fee levels and structures, to ensure a simpler, fairer fee system.

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