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 膩konga to engage in M膩ori culture, language and traditional practice. 膧konga learn their whakapapa, history and language through the medium of haka.
膧konga 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
| Standard | 罢础笔腻 | Kete Manarua |
|---|---|---|
| 91978 | 10 November | |
| 91979 | 28 October | |
| 91982 | 11 November | |
| 91983 | 28 October | |
| 91986 | 28 October | |
| 91987 | 12 November | |
| 93700 | 28 October |
Internal assessment
External moderation is facilitated through k膩hui. During or following k膩hui, kaitakawaenga prepare moderation reports and develop exemplars for internally assessed achievement standards.
| K膩hui 1 | K膩hui 2 | K膩hui 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
Past digital assessments
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Assessment specifications
T奴mahi Aromatawai P膩tahi (罢础笔腻)
Assessment specifications, resources and information about T奴mahi Aromatawai P膩tahi
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Conditions of assessment
- NCEA Education
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Related websites
Research report
Read a research report about the benefits of including Te Ao Haka in the NZ Curriculum:
Ng膩 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 M膩ori 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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