We offer quality adult education to ensure whānau, workplaces and communities realise their full social, economic and cultural potential.
We teach essential skills for everyday life, community participation and employment. By addressing literacy and numeracy challenges, we support social and economic well-being, reduce barriers to participation, and foster greater inclusion for Māori, Pasifika, people with disabilities, and all New Zealanders seeking to improve their skills and opportunities.
We collaborate with communities, employers, and other organisations to ensure our learning opportunities are accessible and impactful. We recognise literacy refers to learning in English, te reo Mãori, NZ Sign and other languages, and ensure we have the skills to teach across different backgrounds and languages.
Ngā mātāpono
Mātāpono I: Kaupapa. Literacy Aotearoa will honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi by operating in accordance with Tino Rangatiratanga and guided by Manaaki Tangata.
Mātāpono II: Mission.
Literacy Aotearoa is established to develop, promote and deliver accessible, quality literacy services designed to ensure the peoples of Aotearoa are critically literate and able to realise their full social, cultural and economic potential.
Ngā whanonga pono
Pono/Sincerity.
Being true and sincere in the work we do for the benefit of the people and communities we serve.
Manaaki Tangata/Respect
Of Others. All leadership and development capabilities demonstrate the integrity of our values and the kaupapa and principles of Literacy Aotearoa.
Tika/Justice.
Providing the inputs that achieve equitable outcomes of improved literacy and numeracy competencies and wellbeing for learners.
Mana/Honour.
The respect and care shown for the organisation and others; our mana, our respective perspectives and our needs.
Tohu
Our logo embodies the essence of growth and knowledge through its thoughtful design. The Koru symbolizes lifelong learning, while the Whariki represents the unity of diverse learning philosophies.
The Literacy Aotearoa logo was designed by Aroha Mitchell and was adapted in 2005 for branding purposes.
The Koru depicts growth, knowledge and lifelong learning.
The Whariki (weaving) depicts bringing people and learning philosophies together. It also depicts the sharing of knowledge.
The Open Book invites people to enjoy learning.
The Circular Sweep depicts the world encompassing and supporting the growth of knowledge.
Ranginui and Papatuanuku are depicted in the colours of blue and green.
Code of practice
Download the Code of Practice Self-Review 2024 ensuring our practices align with the Education Code of Practice for the benefit of learners. You can download the Code in te reo Māori and English:
Educational standards
The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 applies to:
Education providers
Those who enrol international students, domestic tertiary students, or industry trainees or apprentices.
International students
Students who have come from overseas to study in New Zealand and domestic tertiary students.
Disability Action Plan
A Disability Action Plan helps avoid discrimination against disabled people and outlines a strong and proactive approach to improving outcomes for disabled learners on their learning journey.
Equity diversity and inclusion
The Disability Action Plan ensures we have a robust approach with measurable outcomes for learners with disabilities.
Blueprint for change
Ensures better educational outcomes for disabled learners and fulfills our United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities obligations.
Accessibility features
We offer tailored resources, assistive technology, and flexible learning options for everyone.
Support services
Our team provides personalised assistance to help learners overcome challenges and achieve goals.
Where to learn
Our 20+ sites are across Aotearoa, from Kaitaia to Invercargill.
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