Uncertainty about reopening Auckland's schools is denting the confidence of secondary students and raising doubts about NCEA exams.
Principals say they are running out of time to prepare teenagers for the end-of-year assessments and there are even suggestions the exams should be cancelled altogether.
RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
The Education Minister Chris Hipkins says concern about lack of classroom time for Auckland students is understandable and has been heard.
