@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   DESIGN TOKENS
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:root {
  /* Brand spectrum (dark → light): Metallic Blue → Queen Blue → Ocean Blue → Teal → Mint → Ocean Green */
  --primary:        #3E62A8;   /* Queen Blue */
  --primary-dark:   #375387;   /* Metallic Blue */
  --primary-light:  #edf1fa;
  --blue-bright:    #0077BE;   /* Ocean Boat Blue */
  --teal:           #30918E;   /* Caledon Green / Teal */
  --teal-dark:      #256e6c;
  --teal-light:     #e3f2f2;
  --accent:         #4CBF91;   /* Ocean Green */
  --accent-dark:    #45A881;   /* Mint */
  --accent-light:   #e6f8f1;
  --blue-deep:      #375387;   /* Metallic Blue */

  --text:           #1a2940;
  --text-body:      #4a5568;
  --text-muted:     #8896aa;

  --bg:             #ffffff;
  --bg-alt:         #f7f9fc;
  --bg-dark:        #1a2d52;

  --border:         #dde4f0;
  --border-light:   #edf1f8;

  --shadow-xs:      0 1px 3px rgba(26,41,64,.05);
  --shadow-sm:      0 2px 8px rgba(26,41,64,.07);
  --shadow:         0 4px 20px rgba(26,41,64,.09);
  --shadow-lg:      0 12px 40px rgba(26,41,64,.13);
  --shadow-primary: 0 6px 20px rgba(62,98,168,.28);
  --shadow-accent:  0 6px 20px rgba(76,191,145,.26);

  --font:           'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --radius-sm:      6px;
  --radius:         10px;
  --radius-lg:      14px;
  --radius-xl:      20px;

  --header-h:       68px;
  --section-py:     90px;
  --container:      1160px;
  --transition:     0.18s ease;
  --success:        #27ae7c;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESET + BASE
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*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img, video { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: var(--font); cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; top: -100%; left: 1rem; background: var(--primary); color: white; padding: .5rem 1rem; border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius); z-index: 9999; }
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   LAYOUT + TYPOGRAPHY
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.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.section { padding: var(--section-py) 0; }
.section--alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }

.section__header { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 3.5rem; }
.section__label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  background: var(--accent-light);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.section__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3em;
}
.section__title a::after {
  content: '›';
  font-size: 1em;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.section__title a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 5px;
  text-decoration-color: var(--accent);
}
.section__title a:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.section__subtitle { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.75; }

.grid { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
.grid--1 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.flex { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.gap-md { gap: 1rem; }
.mb-xl { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.text-sm { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
.font-sans { font-family: var(--font); }
.strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }

.prose h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin: 1.75rem 0 0.6rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.prose p { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.prose ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: 1.3rem; }
.prose ul li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.prose a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 500; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   UTILITY BAR
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.utility-bar {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.utility-bar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.utility-bar a:hover { color: white; }
.utility-bar__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 1rem; }
.utility-bar__left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; }
.utility-bar__right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
.utility-bar__phone { font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important; }
.utility-bar__links { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; }
.utility-bar__apply {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  color: white !important;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.utility-bar__apply:hover { background: var(--accent); }
.lang-selector { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.lang-selector button, .lang-selector a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.1rem 0.3rem; text-decoration: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.lang-selector button.active, .lang-selector a.active { color: white; }
.lang-selector button:hover, .lang-selector a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.lang-selector span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SITE HEADER
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.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  height: var(--header-h);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(26,41,64,.08); border-bottom-color: transparent; }
.site-header .container { height: 100%; }
.site-header__inner { display: flex; align-items: stretch; height: var(--header-h); gap: 1.5rem; }

.site-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; align-self: center; }
.site-logo__img { height: 42px; width: auto; display: block; }

.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: stretch; flex: 1; }
.main-nav__list { display: flex; align-items: stretch; list-style: none; flex: 1; }
.main-nav__item { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: stretch; }
.main-nav__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-body);
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
}
.main-nav__link:hover { color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-light); }
.main-nav__link.active { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.main-nav__link--apply {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  color: white !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  align-self: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
}
.main-nav__link--apply:hover { background: var(--accent); }
.main-nav__link--contact { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted) !important; font-weight: 400; align-self: center; padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem; }
.main-nav__link--contact:hover { color: var(--primary) !important; background: none; }
.main-nav__right { display: flex; align-items: center; align-self: center; gap: 0.25rem; margin-left: auto; }
.header-btn {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.header-btn:hover { background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--text); }

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  padding-top: 8px;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 210px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 200;
}
.nav-dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 450;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.nav-dropdown a:hover { background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--primary); }
.main-nav__item:hover .nav-dropdown { display: block; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; width: 22px; height: 16px; cursor: pointer; margin-left: auto; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--text); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform 0.25s, opacity 0.25s; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: calc(36px + var(--header-h));
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: white;
  z-index: 800;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(26,41,64,.18);
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: block; }
.mobile-menu__list { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mobile-menu__link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.mobile-menu__sub { padding: 0.4rem 0 0.5rem 0.75rem; }
.mobile-menu__sub a { display: block; padding: 0.35rem 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-body); font-weight: 400; }
.mobile-menu__cta { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.mobile-arrow { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); transition: transform 0.2s; }
.btn--full { width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }

/* Search modal */
.search-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(26,41,64,.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1000;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 90px;
}
.search-modal.open { display: flex; }
.search-modal__inner { background: white; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); width: 100%; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 1.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.search-modal__field { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.search-modal__icon { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-muted); flex-shrink: 0; }
.search-modal__input { flex: 1; border: none; font-family: var(--font); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text); outline: none; }
.search-modal__close { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-muted); padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem; }
.search-modal__suggestions { padding: 0.85rem; }
.search-modal__label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; padding: 0 0.5rem; }
.search-modal__item { padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-body); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); cursor: pointer; transition: background var(--transition); }
.search-modal__item:hover { background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--primary); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
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.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--primary-dark); color: white; border-color: var(--primary-dark); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: white; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary); }
.btn--accent { background: var(--accent-dark); color: white; border-color: var(--accent-dark); }
.btn--accent:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: white; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent); }
.btn--outline { background: transparent; color: white; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.btn--outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); color: white; }
.btn--outline-primary { background: transparent; color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); }
.btn--outline-primary:hover { background: var(--primary-light); }
.btn--lg { padding: 0.85rem 2rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.btn--sm { padding: 0.45rem 1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO — HOMEPAGE
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.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #111e38 0%, #1a2d52 40%, #253a72 100%);
  padding: 88px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%; right: -20%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(76,192,145,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center; position: relative; }
.hero__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(76,192,145,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(76,192,145,0.3);
  color: rgba(120,225,175,.9);
  padding: 0.32rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero__dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); animation: blink 2.2s infinite; }
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.25} }
.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.17;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hero__title em { color: var(--accent); font-style: normal; }
.hero__subtitle { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 2.25rem; max-width: 440px; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2.75rem; }
.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.hero__stats > div { padding-right: 2rem; }
.hero__stats > div:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.hero__stat-value { font-size: 1.65rem; font-weight: 800; color: white; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1; }
.hero__stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-weight: 500; margin-top: 0.3rem; }

.hero__visual { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.hero__visual > img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; }

.hero__card-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.875rem; }
.hero__card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.hero__card--nzqa {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.card-prog-label { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-dark); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.card-prog-name { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.card-detail { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-body); padding: 0.3rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: center; }
.card-detail:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.nzqa-card-title { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.nzqa-card-sub { font-size: 0.65rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.nzqa-scores { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }
.nzqa-score { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.4; }
.nzqa-score strong { display: block; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 0.1rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
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.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #111e38 0%, #1a2d52 60%, #253a72 100%);
  padding: 56px 0 48px;
}
.page-hero__breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.page-hero__breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.page-hero__breadcrumb a:hover { color: white; }
.page-hero__breadcrumb span:last-child { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.page-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.page-hero__subtitle { font-size: 0.975rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width: 680px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 auto; }
.page-hero .container { text-align: center; }
.page-hero__breadcrumb { justify-content: center; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROGRAMME CARDS
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.prog-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.prog-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.prog-card__icon { font-size: 1.85rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.prog-card__label { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-dark); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.prog-card__title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.prog-card__desc { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.prog-card__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.3rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.prog-card__tag { font-size: 0.7rem; background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary); padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem; border-radius: 100px; font-weight: 600; }
.prog-card__link { font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; margin-top: auto; }
.prog-card__link:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE BOXES
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.feature-box { padding: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.feature-box__icon { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.feature-box__title { font-size: 0.975rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.feature-box__text { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.72; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   NZQA BANNER
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nzqa-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
  padding: 2rem 0;
}
.nzqa-banner__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nzqa-banner__left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
.nzqa-logo {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: white;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nzqa-banner__title { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.nzqa-banner__sub { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.nzqa-banner__results { display: flex; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nzqa-result { text-align: center; }
.nzqa-result__score { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.nzqa-result__label { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 0.15rem; line-height: 1.3; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIAL
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonial-section {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #111e38 0%, var(--bg-dark) 60%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}
.testimonial__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr; gap: 4.5rem; align-items: start; }
.testimonial__photo {
  width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--primary));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}
.testimonial__name { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; text-align: center; }
.testimonial__role { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); text-align: center; margin-top: 0.25rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.testimonial__mark { font-size: 5rem; line-height: 0.7; color: var(--accent); opacity: 0.6; font-family: Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.testimonial__text { font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.testimonial__stars { font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.testimonial__prog { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEWS CARDS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.news-card { background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: all var(--transition); }
.news-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--border); }
.news-card__img { height: 156px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--primary)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 2.5rem; }
.news-card__body { padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem 1.5rem; }
.news-card__cat { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent-dark); margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.news-card__title { font-size: 0.93rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.5; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.news-card__date { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA SECTION
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #111e38 0%, #1a2d52 40%, #253a72 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-section__title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); font-weight: 800; color: white; letter-spacing: -0.025em; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.cta-section__sub { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-bottom: 2.25rem; max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-footer { background: #0e1a2e; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); padding: 72px 0 0; }
.site-footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.footer-logo { margin-bottom: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-logo__img { height: 34px; width: auto; background: white; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.footer-logo__img--secondary { height: 40px; }
.footer-brand__desc { font-size: 0.83rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.footer-social a { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); transition: all var(--transition); font-weight: 700; }
.footer-social a:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.footer-col__title { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-col__list { list-style: none; }
.footer-col__list li { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.footer-col__list a { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-col__list a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: white; }
.footer-nzqa-badge { margin-top: 1.1rem; font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem; padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.footer-bottom__copy { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }
.footer-bottom__links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }
.footer-bottom__links a { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }
.footer-bottom__links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CARD (generic)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
}
.highlight-box {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.highlight-box a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FORMS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.1rem; }
.form-label { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.form-label .required { color: #dc3545; }
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.95rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  background: white;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(62,98,168,.1);
}
.form-textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TABLE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.data-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.875rem; font-family: var(--font); }
.data-table thead tr { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.data-table th { padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem; text-align: left; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em; color: var(--text-muted); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); white-space: nowrap; }
.data-table td { padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); color: var(--text-body); vertical-align: top; }
.data-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.data-table tbody tr:hover td { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.data-table .strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ACCORDION
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.accordion { border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.accordion__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.accordion__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.accordion__trigger {
  width: 100%; text-align: left;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text); background: white;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.accordion__trigger:hover { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.accordion__icon { display: none; }
.accordion__trigger::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  margin-top: -3px;
}
.accordion__trigger.open::after { transform: rotate(-135deg); margin-top: 3px; }
.accordion__body { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.75; display: none; }
.accordion__body.open { display: block; }
.accordion__body p { margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
.accordion__body ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: 1.25rem; }
.accordion__body li { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.accordion__body a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 500; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   STEPS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; position: relative; }
.step:not(:last-child)::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 19px; top: 42px; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: var(--border-light); }
.step__num {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary); color: white;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
/* Brand spectrum progression — #4CBF91 is always the final step, work back as needed */
.steps .step:nth-child(1) .step__num { background: #253a72; }
.steps .step:nth-child(2) .step__num { background: #375387; }
.steps .step:nth-child(3) .step__num { background: #3E62A8; }
.steps .step:nth-child(4) .step__num { background: #0077BE; }
.steps .step:nth-child(5) .step__num { background: #30918E; }
.steps .step:nth-child(6) .step__num { background: #45A881; }
.steps .step:nth-child(7) .step__num { background: #4CBF91; }
.steps .step:nth-child(8) .step__num { background: #4CBF91; }
.step__content { padding-top: 0.4rem; }
.step__title { font-size: 0.975rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.step__text { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.72; }
.step__text p { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.step__text ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.step__text li { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.step__text a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 500; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CHECKLIST
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.checklist { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.checklist__item { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.checklist__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.checklist__icon { width: 22px; height: 22px; background: var(--accent-light); color: var(--accent-dark); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.checklist__title { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.checklist__sub { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   INFO GRID
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.info-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.info-grid > div { padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.info-grid > div:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }
.info-grid > div:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }
.info-item__label { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.info-item__value { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROGRAMME NAV (sticky)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.prog-nav { background: white; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); position: sticky; top: var(--header-h); z-index: 100; }
.prog-nav__list { display: flex; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none; }
.prog-nav__list::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.prog-nav__link { display: block; padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-muted); white-space: nowrap; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition); }
.prog-nav__link:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.prog-nav__link.active { color: var(--primary); border-bottom-color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROGRAMME HEADER / DETAIL
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.programme-detail { scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 48px); }
.prog-header { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.prog-header__icon {
  width: 62px; height: 62px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROGRAMME IDENTITY COLOURS
   GE = Queen Blue #3E62A8 | NZCEL L4 = Ocean Boat Blue #0077BE | NZCEL L5 = Teal #30918E
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#general-english .section__label { color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-light); }
#general-english .meta-badge     { color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-light); }
#general-english .prog-header__icon { background: var(--primary-light); }

#nzcel-4 .section__label     { color: #0077BE; background: #dff0fa; }
#nzcel-4 .meta-badge         { color: #0077BE; background: #dff0fa; }
#nzcel-4 .prog-header__icon  { background: #dff0fa; }
#nzcel-4 .highlight-box      { background: #dff0fa; border-left-color: #0077BE; }
#nzcel-4 .highlight-box a    { color: #0077BE; }

#nzcel-5 .section__label     { color: var(--teal); background: var(--teal-light); }
#nzcel-5 .meta-badge         { color: var(--teal-dark); background: var(--teal-light); }
#nzcel-5 .prog-header__icon  { background: var(--teal-light); }
#nzcel-5 .highlight-box      { background: var(--teal-light); border-left-color: var(--teal); }
#nzcel-5 .highlight-box a    { color: var(--teal); }

.prog-section-title { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 1.85rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -0.025em; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; text-align: center; }
.prog-overview { font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.prog-overview-bullets { font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; padding: 0; }
.prog-overview-bullets li { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.timetable-figure { margin: 1.25rem 0 0; }
.timetable-figure figcaption { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.5rem; font-style: italic; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   META BADGES
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.meta-badge { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 100px; }
.meta-badge--blue { background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary); }
.meta-badge--green { background: var(--accent-light); color: var(--accent-dark); }
.meta-badge--teal  { background: var(--teal-light); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.meta-badge--red { background: #fff0f0; color: #c0392b; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   INTAKE CARDS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.intake-card { background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.intake-card__header { background: var(--primary); color: white; padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 700; }
.intake-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); font-size: 0.875rem; }
.intake-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.intake-row__date { font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); }
.intake-row__status { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem; border-radius: 100px; }
.status-open { background: var(--accent-light); color: var(--accent-dark); }
.status-filling { background: var(--teal-light); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.status-closed { background: #fff0f0; color: #c0392b; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; }
.gallery-item { border-radius: 0; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/3; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--primary)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 2rem; cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.2s; color: white; }
.gallery-item:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.gallery-item:first-child { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; font-size: 3.5rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   LEADER CARDS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.leader-card { background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: all var(--transition); }
.leader-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--border); }
.leader-card__photo { height: 175px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), #c7d9f5); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 3.5rem; }
.leader-card__body { padding: 1.4rem; }
.leader-card__name { font-size: 0.975rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.leader-card__title { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent-dark); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.leader-card__bio { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT METHODS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-method { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.25rem; transition: all var(--transition); }
.contact-method:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.contact-method__icon { font-size: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-method__label { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.09em; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.contact-method__value { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.contact-method__value a { color: var(--text); }
.contact-method__value a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.contact-method__sub { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.1rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TAGS + MAP
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.tag { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 100px; }
.tag--green { background: var(--accent-light); color: var(--accent-dark); }
.tag--teal  { background: var(--teal-light); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.partner-tag { display: inline-block; background: var(--bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font-sans); }
.partner-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; margin: 1.25rem 0 0.5rem; }
.partners-logo-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem 2rem; align-items: center; margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem; }
.partner-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 0.75rem; background: white; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; }
.partner-logo img { max-height: 48px; width: auto; max-width: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; filter: grayscale(20%); transition: filter 0.2s; }
.partner-logo:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.partner-logo:hover img { filter: grayscale(0%); }

.partnership-spotlight {
  margin: 2.75rem 0 0.5rem;
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.partnership-spotlight__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.partnership-spotlight__logo { text-align: center; }
.partnership-spotlight__logo img { max-width: 180px; width: 100%; height: auto; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .partnership-spotlight { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .partnership-spotlight__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; text-align: center; }
}
.map-placeholder { background: var(--primary-light); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-body); font-size: 0.875rem; }
.map-placeholder__icon { font-size: 2rem; }
.map-placeholder a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   STUDENT LIFE — alternating image+text rows
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.sl-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.sl-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.sl-row--reverse .sl-row__media { order: 2; }
.sl-row__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.sl-row__title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.sl-row__text p {
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
}
.sl-row__text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.sl-row__text a {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.sl-row__further {
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.sl-row__further strong { color: var(--text); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sl-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .sl-row--reverse .sl-row__media { order: 0; }
  .sl-row__title { font-size: 1.2rem; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1060px) {
  :root { --section-py: 72px; }
  .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .hero__inner { gap: 3rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__visual { order: -1; }
  .hero__card-stack { display: none; }
  .testimonial__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; text-align: center; }
  .nzqa-banner__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .nzqa-banner__results { gap: 1.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-py: 60px; }
  .grid--2, .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .hero__stats { gap: 0; }
  .hero__stat-value { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .utility-bar__links { display: none; }
  .prog-header { flex-direction: column; }
  .info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .info-grid > div { border-right: none; }
  .info-grid > div:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
  .info-grid > div:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .nzqa-banner__results { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root { --section-py: 50px; }
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .hero { padding: 60px 0 50px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 40px 0 34px; }
  .hero__title { font-size: 1.4rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero__stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .section__title { letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .gallery-item:first-child { grid-column: span 2; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANIMATIONS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@keyframes fadeUp  { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeIn  { from { opacity:0; } to { opacity:1; } }

/* Above-fold staggered fade — mirrors Ori landing pattern */
.fade-in { opacity:0; animation: fadeIn 0.9s ease forwards; }
.delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.40s; }
.delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.65s; }
.delay-4 { animation-delay: 0.90s; }
.delay-5 { animation-delay: 1.15s; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO — CENTRED VARIANT
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero__centered {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.hero__logo-large {
  width: clamp(220px, 38vw, 480px);
  max-width: 88%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.hero__centered .hero__title  { text-align: center; font-style: italic; }
.hero__centered .hero__subtitle { text-align: center; max-width: 580px; }
.hero__centered .hero__actions  { justify-content: center; }
.hero .container { max-width: 1440px; }
.hero__centered .triptych__grid {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  height: clamp(300px, 32vw, 440px);
}
.hero__overview {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 780px;
  text-align: left;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.hero__overview p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}
.hero__overview p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
.hero__overview-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   POINT OF DIFFERENCE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.pod-section { background: var(--bg); }
.pod__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.pod__subheading {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.pod__text p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.pod__list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.pod__list li {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.pod__list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.pod__image { flex-shrink: 0; text-align: center; }
.pod__image img { max-width: 280px; width: 100%; display: block; margin: 0 auto; }
.pod__image-caption {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
}
.pod__image-caption a { color: var(--primary); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pod__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .pod__image img { max-width: 220px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   OUR PATHWAYS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.pathways-section { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.pathways__intro {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.pathways__image {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.pathways__image img {
  width: 70%;
  height: auto;
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   OUR CAMPUS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.campus__text-block {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.campus__text-block p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.campus__triptych {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  height: clamp(280px, 35vw, 460px);
}
.campus__img-panel {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.campus__img-panel img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.campus__img-panel:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.campus__triptych .campus__img-panel:nth-child(3) img {
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
}
.campus__triptych .campus__img-panel:nth-child(3) {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .campus__triptych { grid-template-columns: 1fr; height: auto; }
  .campus__img-panel { height: 220px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   QUALITY GUARANTEE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.qg-section { background: var(--bg); }
.qg-quote { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; }
.qg-ratings { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0; }
.qg__text .qg-rating { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem); font-weight: 400; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); white-space: nowrap; }
.qg-rating__word { color: var(--accent-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.qg-quote p { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem); font-style: italic; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.45; margin: 0 0 0.65rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.qg-quote footer { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.qg__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.qg__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.qg__text p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.qg__results {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.qg__result {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem 0.7rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-left: 4px solid;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.qg__result--confident {
  background: var(--accent-light);
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
}
.qg__result--excellent {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border-left-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.qg__image { flex-shrink: 0; }
.qg__image img {
  max-width: 300px;
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .qg__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .qg__image img { width: 160px; }
}
.qa__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.qa__item {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}
.qa__item-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.qa__item p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.qa__item p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.qa__item strong { color: var(--text); }
.qa__quote {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.qa__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.qa__list li {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}
.qa__list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .qa__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   OVERVIEW SECTION
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.overview-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.overview__body {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.overview__body p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.overview__body p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
.overview__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVIGATION TILES
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nav-tiles { padding: 3rem 0; background: var(--bg-alt); }
.nav-tiles__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.nav-tile {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.nav-tile:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: var(--text);
}
.nav-tile__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.nav-tile__desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}
.nav-tile__link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-tiles__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nav-tiles__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRIPTYCH
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.triptych {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #111e38 0%, #1a2d52 40%, #253a72 100%);
  padding: 0 0 4.5rem;
}
.triptych__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  height: clamp(280px, 38vw, 500px);
}
.triptych__panel {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.triptych__panel img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.triptych__panel:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .triptych__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; height: auto; }
  .triptych__panel { height: 240px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ENTRANCE REVEAL ANIMATIONS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}
.reveal.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal-d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-d4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .fade-in { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
}

/* ---- Form status messages -------------------------------------------- */
.form-status {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  display: none;
}
.form-status--ok,
.form-status--error { display: block; }
.form-status--ok {
  background: rgba(76, 191, 145, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(76, 191, 145, 0.45);
  color: #1f6b50;
}
.form-status--error {
  background: rgba(197, 48, 48, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 48, 48, 0.35);
  color: #9b2c2c;
}

/* ---- Quality guarantee footnote --------------------------------------- */
.qg-note__ref {
  font-size: 0.7em;
  vertical-align: super;
  line-height: 0;
  margin-left: 1px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.qg-note {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border, rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* ---- Intake card body + form hints ------------------------------------ */
.intake-card__body { padding: 1rem 1.25rem; }
.intake-card__body p { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 0.7rem; }
.intake-card__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.form-hint {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin: 0.45rem 0 0;
}

/* ---- Policy pages ------------------------------------------------------ */
.policy-body { max-width: 820px; }
.policy-body p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 1.1rem; }
.policy-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--text); margin: 2.25rem 0 0.9rem; }
.policy-body h4 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text); margin: 1.75rem 0 0.75rem; }
.policy-body ul, .policy-body ol { margin: 0 0 1.1rem 1.25rem; }
.policy-body li { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.policy-body table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.policy-body th, .policy-body td {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.7rem;
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-body);
}
.policy-body .accordion { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.policy-body .accordion__body p:last-child,
.policy-body .accordion__body ul:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.policy-note {
  background: var(--bg-alt, #f6f8fa);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .policy-body table, .policy-body thead, .policy-body tbody,
  .policy-body tr, .policy-body td, .policy-body th { display: block; width: 100%; }
  .policy-body td, .policy-body th { border-top: none; }
  .policy-body tr { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
}