To:
- Principal
- Principal’s Nominee
- all teachers.
Changes to Te Ao Haka and Ngā Toi TAPā external assessment dates
Tēnā koutou,
Changes have been made to the TAPā (Tūmahi Aromatawai Pātahi) external assessment dates for Te Ao Haka and Ngā Toi standards scheduled in Term 3, 2025. These changes have been made to better align with the Term 3 calendar and to support smooth delivery of external assessments for schools and kura.
What are the changes?
Te Ao Haka and Ngā Toi TAPā external assessments originally scheduled for Week 8 of Term 3 (2-4 September 2025) have been brought forward to Week 6 (19-21 August 2025).
The following standards are affected:
| Subject | Level | Standard | Previous assessment date | New assessment date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Ao Haka | 1 | 91978 | Tuesday 2 September | Tuesday 19 August | |
| Toi Ataata | 1 | 92085 | |||
| Te Ao Haka | 2 | 91982 | Wednesday 3 September | Wednesday 20 August | |
| Toi Puoro | 1 | 92090 | |||
| Te Ao Haka | 3 | 91987 | Thursday 4 September | Thursday 21 August | |
| Ngā Mahi a te Rēhia | 1 | 92063 | |||
Note: There are no changes to the external assessment dates for Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau.
On this page
Updated external assessment information
The online Key dates for secondary external assessment calendar has been updated to reflect these changes.
View the key dates for secondary assessment
Updated TAPā external assessment specifications can be found on the respective subject pages:
Pātai/kōrero
If you have any pātai/questions about the changes or would like to have a kōrero about your situation, please talk to your Principal’s Nominee, who will contact NZQA for further support if required.
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