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Literacy Aotearoa partners with NZ Māori Council to support Māori learners

Literacy Aotearoa is proud to partner with Te Kaunihera Māori o Aotearoa, the New Zealand Māori Council, to deliver programmes supporting Māori learners to build literacy and numeracy skills, in turn strengthening personal, community, and professional development.

Te Koruru Trustee Don Mann wins New Zealand Pasifika Leadership Award

We are very proud to share the news and celebrate our very own Te Koruru Trustee Don Mann for winning a New Zealand Pasifika Leadership Award for his contribution and community connection.

Literacy Aotearoa appoints new CFO

We are very pleased to welcome and introduce Pete Elderkin, our new Chief Financial Officer.

Literacy Aotearoa Seeks New Board Trustee

Literacy Aotearoa is looking for a Tauiwi trustee to join its Board, Te Kōruru, as the organisation enters a bold new era of growth and transformation.

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Literacy Aotearoa strengthens executive leadership team

Literacy Aotearoa has appointed three new members to its executive team, strengthening its leadership and expanding its impact across the motu. The new appointees are Emily Cordwell, Elizabeth Nikora, and Mark Chavez.

Tupu Aotearoa signals new direction for stay-at-home mum

We deliver the Tupu Aotearoa programme in Christchurch through our amazing local team. The Ministry for Pacific Peoples recently published an article about one of our graduates.

Survey of Adults Skills - OECD report

On 10 December the OECD released Survey of Adults Skills 2023: New Zealand

Our CEO/Te Tumuaki - appointment & trip around the motu

Dr. Claire McGowan took up her role as CEO/Te Tumuaki of Literacy Aotearoa in Hui tanguru (February) this year and is currently touring our sites

Tupu Aotearoa programme launched in Timaru

A huge thank you to Ara Institute Timaru for the use of their gym for the launch of the Tupu Aotearoa programme in Timaru on 2 Poutū‑te‑rangi (March) and a big thank you to all that attended.

Our Disability Action Plan

We recently updated our ongoing plans for including and supporting disabled learners on their learning journey.

Our Code of Practice review

We recently reviewed our organisation against the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 to make sure we continue to support our learner's well being

Northland adults signing up for literacy and numeracy classes

Demand from adults needing help with basic tasks such as filling out a form is showing a need for increased literacy support in Northland.

ACE Aotearoa Annual Awards 2025 - Educator of the Year: Tangata Tiriti

Literacy Aotearoa tutor wins at ACE Aotearoa Annual Awards 2025

A huge thank you to our essential workers

We want to say thank you to all the essential workers across Aotearoa for all you do, have done and continue to do during the covid-19 crisis.

Conservation Work Skills programme

Literacy Aotearoa collaborates with CWS in a number of regions to deliver education to participants, supporting their skills development and their chances of employment success.

Literacy Aotearoa Gisborne gains Dyslexia-Friendly Quality Mark

Our Ikaroa-Rāwhiti | Gisborne Cluster has been awarded the Dyslexia-Friendly Quality Mark (DFQM) in recognition of its commitment to being dyslexia-friendly.

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