About Te Ao Haka
Nau mai, haere mai!
Te Ao Haka is a performance-based subject that combines traditional and contemporary culture. It provides opportunities for ākonga to engage in ǰ culture, language and traditional practice. Ākonga learn their whakapapa, history and language through the medium of haka.
Ākonga can use Te Ao Haka credits towards NCEA and University Entrance (UE). Te Ao Haka is also a New Zealand Scholarship subject
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Assessment dates 2026
External assessment
| Subject | Standard | մ | Kete Manarua |
|---|---|---|---|
| Te Ao Haka | 91978 | 10 November | |
| Te Ao Haka | 91979 | 28 October | |
| Te Ao Haka | 91982 | 11 November | |
| Te Ao Haka | 91983 | 28 October | |
| Te Ao Haka | 91986 | 28 October | |
| Te Ao Haka | 91987 | 12 November | |
| Te Hiranga (NZ Scholarship) | 93700 | 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24-26 July | 16-18 October | 12-14 December |
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Te Ao Haka standards
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Exemplars, reports, past assessments and assessment schedules
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Assessment specifications
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Useful exam information
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Conditions of assessment
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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
- ncea.education.govt.nz
Tools
Open the matrix for Level 1 to 3 standards
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Find teaching and learning plans for NCEA Levels 1 to 3
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Assessment support materials
Assessment support materials for ǰ Performing Arts unit standards
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View the Level 1 Te Ao Haka Subject Learning Outcomes for assessment on NCEA.education
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