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Our external advisory groups

Find out where we get specialised advice

Ng� Kaitūhono

Ng� Kaitūhono is an independent group appointed to ensure our approach to m�tauranga M�ori is:

  • compatible with MÄ�ori values
  • consistent with MÄ�ori expectations
  • complementary to other validation processes, including those that may be established by MÄ�ori.

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Ðǿմ«Ã½ Taupulega

The Ðǿմ«Ã½ Taupulega provides advice, guidance and support to help Ðǿմ«Ã½ achieve the goals outlined in our strategic priorities.

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The Technical Overview Group Assessment Committee (TOGA)

TOGA is an independent advisory group that advises Ðǿմ«Ã½ and the Ministry of Education on NCEA, Scholarship and other assessment matters.

TOGA members bring high levels of experience and expertise in the fields of education measurement and academic assessment.

Expert Group Assessment (EGA)

The EGA has been established to provide technical assessment advice to Ðǿմ«Ã½ in our work to support the Ministry of Education’s Review of Achievement Standards and assessment changes arising from the NCEA Review.

Secondary Qualifications Advisory Group (SQAG)

The Secondary Qualifications Advisory Group provides sector advice to Ðǿմ«Ã½ and the Ministry of Education on senior secondary qualifications, awards, and qualification pathways for secondary students, with particular focus on the National Certificates of Educational Achievement.

M�ori Medium Secondary Qualifications Advisory Group (MMSQAG)

The MÄ�ori-medium Secondary Qualifications Advisory Group provides sector advice to Ðǿմ«Ã½ and the Ministry of Education focusing on qualifications and assessment of 16-19-year olds in MÄ�ori-medium senior secondary and tertiary education.

Whakaruruhau Matua

Whakaruruhau assist M�ori Qualifications Service staff in the development of Field M�ori unit standards and m�tauranga M�ori qualifications.

Whakaruruhau provide expertise on specific field M�ori developments and provide advice on maintaining the cultural integrity of the unit standards and qualifications during the development process.

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