About Te Reo Māori
Te Reo Māori is the study of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Māori.
This page contains resources and tools to help support:
- internal and external assessment (exams)
- teachers delivering this subject
- learners taking this subject.
Read more about this subject on NCEA.education (external link)
On this page
Assessment dates 2025
External assessment
| Standard | TAPA | Kete Manarua (Rā aukati) |
|---|---|---|
| 92094 | 17 o Noema | |
| 92095 | 29 o Oketopa |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12-13 July | 27-28 September | 22-23 November |
Te Reo Māori standards
Exemplars, reports, past exams and assessment schedules
Assessment specifications
Level 1 - Kete Manarua
Assessment specifications, tasks, and schedules for Te Reo Māori
Go to Kete Manarua
Level 1 - Tūmahi Aromatawai Pātahi (TAPA)
Assessment specifications, resources and information about Tūmahi Aromatawai Pātahi
Go to the TAPA page
Level 2 and 3 external examinations
Get the latest assessment specifications for Level 2 and 3 exams
Go to the specifications
Assessor support material for internal assessment
Request clarification form
Teachers can request clarification of a standard with this form
Open request clarification formAlternative evidence gathering templates
Templates for student results when direct assessment is not possible
Get templatesTools
Level 2 and 3 assessment matrix
Use this Te Reo Māori matrix for Level 2 and 3 standards
Open the matrix [DOC, 43 KB]
Career guidance
Career information and tools to help your students on careers.govt.nz
Go to careers.govt.nz
Level 1 Subject Learning Outcomes
View the Level 1 Te Reo Māori Subject Learning Outcomes for assessment on NCEA.education
Go to the Subject Learning Outcomes