NFR at a Glance
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Massey University
hours
2
marks
100
Part A
Part B
February 2027
National Final Round date
Primary Auckland venue
Written examination
Total available marks
45 marks
55 marks
Examination Structure
Part A
Short-answer and structued response
45 marks
Application of economics concepts
Diagrams, calculations and data interpretation
Explanation of economic mechanisms
Structured written responses
Part B
Economics essay
55 marks
Approximately 1,000 words
Evaluation of trade-offs and impacts
Policy or economic analysis
Structured argument and reasoning
Reasoned judgement and conclusion
What Candidates Need to Know
Examination Conditions
Two-hour examination
No separate reading time
Paper-based written assessment
English language
Calculator permitted
No formula sheet
Additional writing paper provided
Candidates may not leave early
What to Bring
Approved calculator
Pens and stationery
Candidate identification or confirmation
Any approved special-arrangement documentation
Attending the National Final Round
The primary venue for the National Final Round is Massey University in Auckland.
Supervised venues in Wellington or Christchurch may be offered subject to demand, venue availability operational feasibility. These locations are not guaranteed.
Special arrangements may be considered in exceptional circumstances but are not guaranteed.
Auckland
Primary venue
Wellington
Subject to demand
Christchurch
Subject to demand
Awards and Recognition
National Gold
National Silver
National Bronze
National Honourable Mention
National Finalist
Up to 5 awards
Up to 10 additional awards
Up to 15 additional awards
Up to 20 additional awards
All remaining eligible candidates who complete NFR
National Final Round awards are based solely on performance in the written NFR examination and are confirmed through marking and moderation. Individual numerical rankings are not issued or published.
Results and Publication
Students will receive
Students will not receive
Publicly published
Not publicly published
Award category
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Raw score
Certificate
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Selection scores
National Selection Squad outcome
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Marker comments
Candidate ID
Award category
-
Student names without consent
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Raw scores
Next-step information
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Numerical rank
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Numerical rankings
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National Selection Squad outcomes
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Training or selection scores
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Reserve order
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Final selection ranking
Special Arrangements
From National Finalist to National Selection Squad
Requests for approved examination arrangements must be submitted to EONZ at least five working days before the National Final Round.
Up to 30 students who meet the required academic standard may be invited to join the EONZ National Selection Squad.
Squad membership is not Team NZ selection.
Eligible foreign-passport, students may join the Squad.
Approved arrangements do not automatically include additional examination time.
Team NZ eligibility requires New Zealand representation eligibility.
Later selection includes online training, assessments and the in-person EONZ Camp in May.