Background

Literacy Aotearoa is a national organisation of adult literacy providers and is a leading commentator on literacy issues in Aotearoa (New Zealand).

In carrying out its mission... ‘to develop accessible quality literacy services that ensure the people of Aotearoa are critically literate’, Literacy Aotearoa has a fundamental commitment to student-centred learning, at no direct cost to the learner.

The organisation’s commitment to the concept of student-centred learning has enabled students to take ownership of and responsibility for their educational commitments and achievements. Literacy Aotearoa offers individualised learning programmes in both one-to-one and group settings, in a range of learning environments, including marae, homes, prisons, community houses, Training Opportunities programmes and workplaces.

Literacy Aotearoa has a membership of 45 member providers that we call Ngā Poupou, plus two associate members throughout the country and provides information and support to nine associated providers.

Literacy Aotearoa also develops and maintains a number of alliances with Iwi, Tertiary Education Institutions and other organisations to deliver training and literacy services.

Literacy Aotearoa is a Treaty-based organisation operating in accordance with Tino Rangatiratanga and guided by Manaaki Tangata. The organisation provides a service to all adults needing literacy assistance and actively recognises and implements Māori as well as non-Māori practices in the provision of adult literacy tuition.

Te Kōruru (the National Governing Body) is responsible for establishing policy and monitoring the effectiveness of the organisation. Te Tumuaki (CEO) is an ex officio member of Te Kōruru, and is responsible for the management of the national organisation.  Literacy Aotearoa also provides a range of policy advice to Government and other stakeholders.

The National Office is based in Tamaki Makaurau / Auckland.  Staff from the National Office are responsible for managing the funding allocation to Ngā Poupou (Literacy Aotearoa member providers), responding to national issues through submissions and advocacy on literacy matters, support to Ngā Poupou through correspondence and information on educational matters, development of new groups and initiatives, national training and accountability for the national outputs of the organisation.

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