About Te Ao Haka
Nau mai, haere mai!
Te Ao Haka is a new performance-based subject. It provides opportunities for ākonga to engage in Māori culture, language, and traditional practice.
Ākonga learn their whakapapa, history and language through the medium of haka. The subject combines traditional and contemporary culture.
Ākonga can use Te Ao Haka credits towards NCEA and University Entrance (UE). We are also offering scholarships in Te Ao Haka.
Read more about this subject on NCEA.education
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Assessment dates 2025
External assessment
| Subject | Standard | TAPā | Kete Manarua |
|---|---|---|---|
| Te Ao Haka | 91978 | 2 September | |
| Te Ao Haka | 91979 | 29 October | |
| Te Ao Haka | 91982 | 3 September | |
| Te Ao Haka | 91983 | 29 October | |
| Te Ao Haka | 91986 | 29 October | |
| Te Ao Haka | 91987 | 4 September | |
| Te Hiranga (NZ Scholarship) | 93700 | 29 October |
Internal assessment
External moderation is facilitated through kāhui. During or following kāhui, kaitakawaenga prepare moderation reports and develop exemplars for internally assessed achievement standards.
| Kāhui 1 | Kāhui 2 | Kāhui 3 |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA |
Assessment specifications
Tūmahi Aromatawai Pātahi (TAPā)
Assessment specifications, resources and information about Tūmahi Aromatawai Pātahi
Go to the TAPā page
Useful exam information
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Related websites
Check out the following websites for more examples of Te Ao Haka:
Te Matatini - Kapa Haka Aotearoa (external link)
Māori Television - Kapa Haka (external link)
Research report
Read a research report about the benefits of including Te Ao Haka in the NZ Curriculum:
Ngā whai painga o Te Ao Haka: The positive impacts of Te Ao Haka
Te Ao Haka glossary
Te Ao Haka glossary (external link) - ncea.education.govt.nz
Career guidance
Career information and tools to help your students on careers.govt.nz.
Tools
Teaching and learning plans
Find teaching and learning plans for NCEA Levels 1 to 3
Find the plans on NCEA website
Assessment support materials
Assessment support materials for Māori Performing Arts unit standards
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Level 1 Subject Learning Outcomes
View the Level 1 Te Ao Haka Subject Learning Outcomes for assessment on NCEA.education
Go to the Subject Learning Outcomes