News Releases


(Photo: Lucy Swinnen, the Wellingtonian)  

The articles in this section feature local and regional news about adult literacy students, tutors, managers, events and programmes

Scroll through the titles below to see a range of articles.

Literacy support aims to help survivors share their experience

Survivors with low literacy skills can now access support to share their experiences of abuse with the Royal Commission

24 Years Helping People to Read

When Nellie Garthwaite started her career in adult literacy 24 years ago, she never expected it would take her on the journey it has.

Tui Tuia Issue 6, July 2018​ - Our newsletter

He maemae aroha: We remember two special women of Literacy Aotearoa.
Southern Adult Literacy celebrates 40 years; Adult Learning Support videos; a learner from Literacy Waitākere shares his story.

Tui Tuia, Issue 5, Pipiri (June) 2018 - Our newsletter

... featuring Literacy Aotearoa Dunedin ILN programmes; an ACE Award; and highlights an article focused on the impact of varying levels of literacy and numeracy skill (Dominion Post).

Tui Tuia Issue 4, Haratua (May) 2018 - Our newsletter

...featuring Arohamai Literacy Horowhenua learning programmes in Levin and student writing from Literacy Bay of Plenty.

Tui Tuia Issue 3, April 2018 - Our newsletter

...featuring the World Literacy Summit and many resources for students and practitioners.