Resources
Resources for Aotearoa New Zealand teachers
Templates, guides, and articles for New Zealand Curriculum reporting and Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand expectations.
Practical Tools
Report Templates
Comprehensive Aotearoa New Zealand-compliant report comment templates for all year levels and subjects.
ExploreComment Library
Extensive library of Aotearoa New Zealand report comment examples across all achievement levels.
ExploreBest Practices
Expert guidance on writing effective, Aotearoa New Zealand-compliant report comments.
ExploreAotearoa New Zealand Reporting Guides
State-specific compliance checklists, reporting frameworks, and official source summaries.
NZ report comments by NZC level (1–4)
Annotated NZ report comment examples for NZC Levels 1–4 in English and maths — what working at, towards or above the expected level looks like.
NZ English report comments by strand
Comment examples for the NZC English strands — Listening, Reading and Viewing, and Speaking, Writing and Presenting — with wording matched to NZC Levels 1–4.
NZ maths report comments by strand
Comment examples for the NZC mathematics and statistics strands — Number and algebra, Geometry and measurement, and Statistics — matched to NZC Levels 1–4.
NZ report comment next steps
Next-steps phrases and full comment examples for NZ reports — constructive, plain-language goals by NZC level for English, mathematics and general comments.
Aotearoa New Zealand Articles
In-depth guides and analysis written for Aotearoa New Zealand educators.
Mastering Plain Language Report Comments: 5 Practical Tips for NZ Kaiako in 2026
Learn how to write clear, meaningful plain language report comments that align with MoE guidelines, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and save hours of writing time. Practical tips for NZ kaiako in 2026.
Read moreNZ report comment templates: fill-in examples by NZC level
Copy-and-adapt NZ report comment templates for NZC Levels 1–4 — English, maths and general comments, with level wording and next steps.
Read moreWhat NZ school reports must include: a plain language guide
The Ministry of Education plain language reporting expectations explained: what NZ school reports must cover, how often, and how NZC levels fit in.
Read moreGeneral Resources
Best practices and guides applicable to all teachers.
Writing Report Comments Whānau Understand
How kaiako write report comments whānau understand: plain language, NZC levels, progress over time, and a next step families can help with.
Read moreAnatomy of an NZ Report Comment: One Example, Line by Line
Take one NZ report comment apart: the NZC level, progress since last report, the evidence and the next step for whānau, with a Year 5 writing example.
Read moreAI and Plain Language Reporting: A Guide for NZ Kaiako
How kaiako can use AI to draft plain language reports for whānau: NZC levels, progress over time, te reo Māori, and the Privacy Act 2020.
Read moreOfficial Aotearoa New Zealand Resources
Always follow your school's reporting template and professional judgement. These official sources provide authoritative guidance.
New Zealand Curriculum Guidelines