The 2026 Examination Timetable is available from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website:
National secondary examination timetable
The start date for the 2026 end-of-year examinations has been moved back one week to 10 November with a finish date of 4 December 2026.
This adjustment has been made to increase teaching and learning time for students and enhance preparation for the examinations.
Enquiries
Please refer any enquiries relating to this circular to your School Relationship Manager.
School Relationship Manager
School Quality Assurance and Support
Telephone: 04 463 3000
Email: firstname.lastname@nzqa.govt.nz