"I think I studied enough to get by," he said.
"I am trying not to over think it. I want to do well but I also want to get into the right mindset."
Blair said the trick to study was to have a good study partner.
This afternoon will be NCEA Level 2 Media Studies, NCEA Level 3 Home Economics and scholarship Statistics.
Anya said she was also feeling a little nervous ahead of this morning's exam.
The 16-year-old was sitting five exams this year - English, Level 2 maths, science, geography and economics.
Pearce said she had been preparing all year for her English exam.
"English is my worst subject so I am trying really hard at it," she said.
Her trick was to study previous exam papers, plan her essays, memorise questions, write mind maps and use flashcards.
"When I am well prepared I feel better," she said.
WHO'S SITTING?
NCEA Level 1 English:
Tauranga: 1651
Rotorua: 726
Wider Bay of Plenty: 666
Total students sitting exams:
Tauranga: 4733
Rotorua: 2235
Wider Bay of Plenty: 1919
