Is the Auckland MMI in person or online?

Online, and asynchronous. UoA runs it on the Kira Talent platform: you watch a scenario, prepare, and record your answer, with no interviewer in the room. You need a desktop or laptop with a webcam and microphone. A tablet or a phone cannot be used, and the supported browsers are Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari 17 and above.

How many stations are there?

Seven scenario stations, which are the assessed ones, followed by ID and safety check steps at the very end. Those final steps are not one of the seven scenarios.

Is the scenario read out loud or shown as text?

Both. Each station begins with a short prerecorded video of someone reading the scenario aloud, and the same scenario is shown as text underneath the video. The text stays on screen while you prepare and while you record, so you can refer back to it.

How many questions are there per station, and are there follow-ups?

One question per station, and no follow-up questions. Because your answer is prerecorded rather than a conversation, there is no interviewer to ask you anything else.

How long do I get at each station?

After the video, 30 seconds to prepare, then 3 minutes to record your answer, then a 10 second break before the next scenario, which you may skip. A timer is shown at the top of the screen during your response.

Do all applicants get the same scenarios?

Yes. Everyone sits the MMI at the same time on the same scenarios. UoA’s prepared webinar presentation said the stations are presented in the same order to all applicants, with the ID and safety check at the end.

When is the 2026 Auckland MMI?

Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 11.00AM New Zealand time. All applicants complete it at the same time.

When do MMI invitations come out?

At its 19 August 2026 webinar, UoA said invitations are sent on 26 August 2026. If you are invited, the Kira Talent registration link is emailed to you around a week before the interview, and UoA asks you to complete that registration at least one day beforehand.

How do I start on the day?

Log in at least 15 minutes early. The MMI does not start on its own: at 11.00AM you refresh the page and click Start yourself.

Can I make notes during the interview?

Yes. During the 30 second preparation you may make handwritten notes on one blank sheet of paper with a pen or pencil. Pre-prepared notes of any kind are not allowed.

Is my camera on during the 30 seconds of preparation?

Your camera is on and you can see yourself during the preparation time, but that time is not recorded. Only the 3 minute response is recorded.

Can I finish a station early?

Yes. You can end a response and move on. UoA’s guidance is to aim to use the full 3 minutes, but to bring your thoughts to a close before the timer runs out so you are not cut off mid-sentence.

You show primary and secondary ID and answer safety check questions at the ID and safety check steps, which come after the seven scenarios.

How do I make sure my setup works?

Use a supported browser on a desktop or laptop, and take the practice session that Kira Talent opens the week before the interview. It runs on the actual platform and lets you check your device, so problems surface at a harmless time rather than at 11.00AM on the day.

What accommodations are available?

Kira offers universal accommodations that need no prior approval: closed captions on the videos, zoom up to 200 percent, keyboard navigation, and audio notifications for timed questions.

How is the MMI marked?

Each station assesses three attributes, and each attribute is scored from 1 to 10, so a single station is worth up to 30. Across the seven stations you can expect to be assessed on all eight attributes.

Do I know which three attributes a station is marking?

No. UoA does not publish which three attributes map to which scenario, so you cannot see the specific mark scheme for a station in advance.

Is the MMI marked by AI?

No. UoA said repeatedly at the webinar that AI is not used to mark the MMI or to select students. A different human reviews each of your seven answers, so seven separate reviewers assess you, drawn from a mix of UoA staff and external health professionals, with responses distributed at random.

What are reviewers actually looking for?

How you reason, not what you conclude. UoA states you are not judged on the rightness of your view and are not scored on your beliefs. Reviewers want you to recognise the issue, form and articulate an opinion, and see more than one side. For personal stations they are looking for genuine reflection rather than an impressive story. They can also flag concerns, including an applicant’s ability to communicate in English.

When do I get my results?

Scores are emailed to applicants around October 2026.

Can I look things up or get help during the MMI?

No. You may not use AI, the internet, any other device, or talk to anyone during the MMI. Kira monitors for suspicious behaviour, and a breach can reduce a station’s mark or result in a mark of zero for the whole MMI.

Can I share the questions afterwards, or find recalled real questions online?

No, and you should not rely on anyone who offers them. By accepting the invitation you agree to keep the format, scenarios and questions confidential and not to record them. cutline never solicits, hosts, or rewards recalled real scenarios, because doing so would ask applicants to break that agreement. Every scenario in cutline is original and UoA-style, not a real question from a real interview.

Does using a prep company help, and does UoA endorse any?

UoA does not endorse commercial preparation providers and advises applicants to be wary of their claims. It also says reviewers can spot coached answers, especially when several applicants give the same response. That is exactly why cutline is built to make you practise thinking out loud on scenarios you have not seen, rather than to hand you answers to memorise. Do not memorise answers. That is kind of the whole point.

How does UoA say to prepare?

Practise speaking about societal, news and health topics with friends and family. Reflect on your own experiences. Keep up with the news. Consider something like Toastmasters for impromptu speaking. And, in UoA’s words, do not rehearse answers.

Are there official practice materials?

Yes. UoA publishes domain, attribute, tips and FAQ documents, and links its interview resources page, and Kira Talent opens a practice session on the real platform the week before the MMI. All of it is free, and the official pages are linked at the bottom of this page.

So what does cutline actually do?

cutline gives you random UoA-style scenarios on the real timing: 30 seconds to think, 3 minutes to talk, one take. Then it gives you feedback on how you reasoned, including a practice score that mirrors the real structure, three attributes a station each out of ten, up to 30 a station. That is a cutline practice score for training, never a predicted UoA score, and it comes from our AI while your real MMI is marked by humans. The point is the reps, not the marks.

the Auckland MMI, answered

the questions applicants actually asked at UoA’s official MMI webinar, with UoA’s own answers, paraphrased and grouped so you can find yours. every answer traces to that session or to UoA’s published documents.

written by cutline from the University of Auckland applicant webinar on 19 August 2026. we do not host or reproduce UoA’s example scenarios, and we never ask anyone what came up in their interview.

the format

the short version is that the Auckland MMI is recorded, not live, and the whole thing takes about half an hour. the full second-by-second breakdown is here.

Is the Auckland MMI in person or online?: Online, and asynchronous. UoA runs it on the Kira Talent platform: you watch a scenario, prepare, and record your answer, with no interviewer in the room. You need a desktop or laptop with a webcam and microphone. A tablet or a phone cannot be used, and the supported browsers are Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari 17 and above.
How many stations are there?: Seven scenario stations, which are the assessed ones, followed by ID and safety check steps at the very end. Those final steps are not one of the seven scenarios.
Is the scenario read out loud or shown as text?: Both. Each station begins with a short prerecorded video of someone reading the scenario aloud, and the same scenario is shown as text underneath the video. The text stays on screen while you prepare and while you record, so you can refer back to it.
How many questions are there per station, and are there follow-ups?: One question per station, and no follow-up questions. Because your answer is prerecorded rather than a conversation, there is no interviewer to ask you anything else.
How long do I get at each station?: After the video, 30 seconds to prepare, then 3 minutes to record your answer, then a 10 second break before the next scenario, which you may skip. A timer is shown at the top of the screen during your response.
Do all applicants get the same scenarios?: Yes. Everyone sits the MMI at the same time on the same scenarios. UoA’s prepared webinar presentation said the stations are presented in the same order to all applicants, with the ID and safety check at the end.

on the day

one sitting, one time, everybody at once. the dates and what to have on the desk are here.

When is the 2026 Auckland MMI?: Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 11.00AM New Zealand time. All applicants complete it at the same time.
When do MMI invitations come out?: At its 19 August 2026 webinar, UoA said invitations are sent on 26 August 2026. If you are invited, the Kira Talent registration link is emailed to you around a week before the interview, and UoA asks you to complete that registration at least one day beforehand.
How do I start on the day?: Log in at least 15 minutes early. The MMI does not start on its own: at 11.00AM you refresh the page and click Start yourself.
Can I make notes during the interview?: Yes. During the 30 second preparation you may make handwritten notes on one blank sheet of paper with a pen or pencil. Pre-prepared notes of any kind are not allowed.
Is my camera on during the 30 seconds of preparation?: Your camera is on and you can see yourself during the preparation time, but that time is not recorded. Only the 3 minute response is recorded.
Can I finish a station early?: Yes. You can end a response and move on. UoA’s guidance is to aim to use the full 3 minutes, but to bring your thoughts to a close before the timer runs out so you are not cut off mid-sentence.
What ID do I need?: You show primary and secondary ID and answer safety check questions at the ID and safety check steps, which come after the seven scenarios.
How do I make sure my setup works?: Use a supported browser on a desktop or laptop, and take the practice session that Kira Talent opens the week before the interview. It runs on the actual platform and lets you check your device, so problems surface at a harmless time rather than at 11.00AM on the day.
What accommodations are available?: Kira offers universal accommodations that need no prior approval: closed captions on the videos, zoom up to 200 percent, keyboard navigation, and audio notifications for timed questions.

how it is scored

UoA described the marking publicly for the first time at the webinar. what each domain and attribute means is here.

How is the MMI marked?: Each station assesses three attributes, and each attribute is scored from 1 to 10, so a single station is worth up to 30. Across the seven stations you can expect to be assessed on all eight attributes.
Do I know which three attributes a station is marking?: No. UoA does not publish which three attributes map to which scenario, so you cannot see the specific mark scheme for a station in advance.
Is the MMI marked by AI?: No. UoA said repeatedly at the webinar that AI is not used to mark the MMI or to select students. A different human reviews each of your seven answers, so seven separate reviewers assess you, drawn from a mix of UoA staff and external health professionals, with responses distributed at random.
What are reviewers actually looking for?: How you reason, not what you conclude. UoA states you are not judged on the rightness of your view and are not scored on your beliefs. Reviewers want you to recognise the issue, form and articulate an opinion, and see more than one side. For personal stations they are looking for genuine reflection rather than an impressive story. They can also flag concerns, including an applicant’s ability to communicate in English.
When do I get my results?: Scores are emailed to applicants around October 2026.

rules and integrity

Can I look things up or get help during the MMI?: No. You may not use AI, the internet, any other device, or talk to anyone during the MMI. Kira monitors for suspicious behaviour, and a breach can reduce a station’s mark or result in a mark of zero for the whole MMI.
Can I share the questions afterwards, or find recalled real questions online?: No, and you should not rely on anyone who offers them. By accepting the invitation you agree to keep the format, scenarios and questions confidential and not to record them. cutline never solicits, hosts, or rewards recalled real scenarios, because doing so would ask applicants to break that agreement. Every scenario in cutline is original and UoA-style, not a real question from a real interview.
Does using a prep company help, and does UoA endorse any?: UoA does not endorse commercial preparation providers and advises applicants to be wary of their claims. It also says reviewers can spot coached answers, especially when several applicants give the same response. That is exactly why cutline is built to make you practise thinking out loud on scenarios you have not seen, rather than to hand you answers to memorise. Do not memorise answers. That is kind of the whole point.

preparing for it

the free official material is genuinely the best place to start. here is all of it, plus an honest account of what paying adds.

How does UoA say to prepare?: Practise speaking about societal, news and health topics with friends and family. Reflect on your own experiences. Keep up with the news. Consider something like Toastmasters for impromptu speaking. And, in UoA’s words, do not rehearse answers.
Are there official practice materials?: Yes. UoA publishes domain, attribute, tips and FAQ documents, and links its interview resources page, and Kira Talent opens a practice session on the real platform the week before the MMI. All of it is free, and the official pages are linked at the bottom of this page.
So what does cutline actually do?: cutline gives you random UoA-style scenarios on the real timing: 30 seconds to think, 3 minutes to talk, one take. Then it gives you feedback on how you reasoned, including a practice score that mirrors the real structure, three attributes a station each out of ten, up to 30 a station. That is a cutline practice score for training, never a predicted UoA score, and it comes from our AI while your real MMI is marked by humans. The point is the reps, not the marks.

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