Find out more about external assessment modes including Tūmahi Aromatawai Pātahi:
Tūmahi Aromatawai Pātahi (TAPā) me Kete Manarua
Assessment specifications
Level 1
91978 - Te Ao Haka – Assessment Specifications – TAPā - Aromatawai Ā-Waho 2025 [PDF, 256 KB]
Level 2
91982 - Te Ao Haka – Assessment Specifications – TAPA - Aromatawai Ā-Waho 2025 [PDF, 271 KB]
Level 3
91987 - Te Ao Haka – Assessment Specifications – TAPA - Aromatawai Ā-Waho 2025 [PDF, 259 KB]
On this page
Sample TAPA assessments
You can access all past Te Ao Haka TAPA assessments in Assessment Master.
Go to past digital assessments (external link)
Level 1, 2 and 3 Te Ao Haka sample digital assessments (external link)
You'll need to log in to access online sample assessments. Ask your kaiako for the username and password.
If ākonga are unsuccessful or cannot complete a TAPA assessment
If ākonga attempt 1.3 TAPA 1 and are not successful, can they sit 1.3 TAPA 2?
No, they cannot. Ākonga may only attempt one external assessment per standard.
If ākonga are entered for TAPA 1 but can't complete it
If ākonga are entered for TAPA 1 but can't complete the assessment (for example, due to being māuiui or a tangihanga) can they be entered for TAPA 2 instead?
Yes. If an ākonga is absent from TAPA 1 (for example, due to being māuiui or a tangihanga), they can be entered for TAPA 2 instead.
Derived grades
What are the eligibility requirements for a derived grade?
If an ākonga is absent from TAPA 1 (due to being māuiui or attending a tangihanga, for example), they can be entered for TAPA 2 instead.
If an ākonga becomes māuiui during a TAPA (after they have already logged on and begun the assessment), they will receive a result for that assessment and will need to apply for a derived grade.
Read detailed information about derived grades including eligibility, how to apply for a derived grade for a pilot assessment and due dates:
Submitting ākonga entries
Entries are submitted by the Principal's Nominee (PN) at your school or kura.
When submitting entries, make sure ākonga are entered into the correct assessment opportunity.
If you're a Principal's Nominee, you can ask your NZQA School Relationship Manager for help submitting entries.
If you experience any issues, you can contact the data team on: