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Whiringa ā rangi (November) 2010
	Valuable Lessons for Young Mums Learners from Adult Learning Support (Nelson) featured in this article about a 6-week course for young mothers. By Matt Lawrey - The Nelson Leader, 25/11/10

	Long Journey from China to English Tutor Horowhenua Adult Literacy Services (HALS) tutor Anna Cheetham tells her story of lifelong learning. By Marika Hill - The Manawatu Evening Standard, 04/11/10
Whiringa ā nuku (October) 2010
	Trip to capital helps build skills Horowhenua Adult Literacy Services (HALS) students go sightseeing in Wellington to develop ideas for writing. By Peter Franklin - The Horowhenua Chronicle, 22/10/10

Mahuru (September) 2010
	How to prove a teacher wrong This article features Mark Reece of Horowhenua Adult Literacy Services (HALS). By Marika Hill - The Manawatu Standard, 11/09/10 Ending the Shame This article features Michael Dally and Daniel Potter of Horowhenua Adult Literacy Services (HALS). By Marika Hill - The Manawatu Standard, 11/09/10
	Vanessa Ryan A podcast interview with Vanessa Ryan of Waiheke Adult Literacy. (45 minutes) Vanessa spoke at Waiheke Library about her adult literacy journey. She is reclaiming her literacy after a serious illness and now has plans for a book. Waiheke Adult Literacy Learners Original poems by Vanessa Ryan, stories by Lorraine Thompson, songs by Mereana and Kat, recorded by Waiheke Adult Literacy students for Adult Learners' Week as a podcast. (13 minutes) Waiheke Radio, Adult Learners' Week September 2010
	People Person Trish Hird, a tutor from Literacy Westland features in the local newspaper. By Viv Logie - Greymouth Star, 28/09/10
	Reading is the answer Literacy North Otago learners Tina Braxton and Patrick Barry feature in this article. By Sally Rae - Otago Daily Times 11/09/2010 http://www.odt.co.nz/print/125795
	Read to Succeed An article featuring Liz Collyns and Kathryn Buunk of Literacy Marlborough. By Celeste Lodewyk - The Sun, 08/09/2010
	Literacy programmes give new lease of life An article featuring Manager of Literacy Aotearoa Wellington, Mike Styles. 11/09/10 - The Dominion Post
	Giving the Gift of Literacy An article featuring Tutor Helen Slater of Literacy Aotearoa Wellington. 08/09/10 - The Dominion Post
	Aoraki Polytechnic journalism students interview Keith Harper and Jill Lyons of Literacy South Canterbury for International Literacy Day. Journalism Students: Louise Risk, Daniel Birchfield and John Hobbs of Aoraki Polytechnic.
Hōngongoi (July) 2010
	Waitakere Adult Literacy inc - Jimmy's story An article featuring learner Jimmy of Waitakere Adult Literacy inc. 08/07/10 - Western Leader.
	Old dogs can learn new tricks An article featuring lifelong learner Ted Thompson and tutor Judy Whitaker of Horowhenua ALS. 07/07/10 - Stacey Kirk, Manawatu Standard, Palmerston North.

Pipiri (June) 2010
	Bigger Home Needed Now 'Crowded house: Ken, Barbara, Glenys and Tricia are four of the 29 tutors at Read Write Plus, which needs a larger home.' Read Write Plus, Upper Hutt 30/06/10 - Rosemary McLennan, Upper Hutt Leader [Photo Rosemary McLennan]
Haratua (May) 2010

	More than words… 'Southern Cross ACC Clinical Manager Kristin Langdon talks to Craig Sisterson about helping to change lives by volunteering as an adult literacy tutor.' Kristin Langdon is a tutor from Adult Literacy Inc. in Glen Innes. 28/05/2010 - Craig Sisterson, NZ Lawyer Magazine, Issue 137, pg31. To view the NZ Lawyer Magazine online click here.
	Author shares story An article featuring Brian Wilton an adult learner from Horowhenua ALS who has published a First Aid book. 27/05/2010 - Karen Gazley, Horowhenua Mail.

Poutu te rangi (March) 2010
	Winning Performance brings in more free computer training and $55,000 software for learning centre An article featuring a number of learners and Team Leader Gayna Ryan of the Whanganui Learning Centre. 25/03/10 - Penny Robinson, River City Press.
	Literacy Tutors Keep Busy An article featuring Manager Jenny Pritchard, tutor Mike Malone and learners from Adult Literacy Aotearoa Kapiti. 25/03/10 - Margaret Irvine, The Kapiti Observer
	Top Marks for driver’s licence tutors Horowhenua Adult Literacy Services - featuring tutors Julie Brooks and Catherine Campbell. 03/03/10 - Frankie Webb, The Horowhenua Chronicle
	Changing Lives An article featuring adult learners, Lana Tutaki, Koralee Tamati and Brenda-Leigh Curry from the Whanganui Learning Centre. 11/03/10 - Penny Robinson, River City Press, Whanganui
Hui tanguru (February) 2010
	Planting Knowledge An article featuring tutors Barbara McGowan and Serena Clark and Manager Michael Dally of Horowhenua Adult Literacy Services.


Hakihea (December) 2009
	Adult Literacy Classes An article featuring four students from Adult Literacy inc. (Freemans Bay) December 2009 - Pat Heke, Lifestyle Coordinator, Iris Healthcare 'The Residential Review' Issue 6, 2009

Mahuru (September) 2009 - Adult Learners' Week / He Tangata Mātauranga articles
	Programme helps break literacy barrier An article featuring Pam King of Southern Adult Literacy. 07/09/09 - Shirley Whyte, Southland Times
	World Literacy Day Celebrations An article written by Amelia Langford, an adult literacy tutor in training with Buller Adult Reading in Westport. 08/09/09 - Amelia Langford, Westport News
	Literacy classes open books, doors for Sue An article featuring Sue Frost of Taranaki Adult Literacy Services. 10/09/09 - Kirsty Johnston, Taranaki Daily News