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.

Busting the myths around Adult Literacy in NZ

Literacy Aotearoa Wellington is challenging people to confront some of the myths around Adult Literacy in New Zealand.

Tui Tuia Issue 7, August 2017​ - Our newsletter

Te Hui ā Tau (AGM) & National Planning Hui; New appointments to Te Kōruru; WIPCE, Canada; West Coast Adult Learning Services and Dept of Corrections; ‘NZCALNE-Voc’ training has begun in Palmerston North; new appointee to the HRC; and Upcoming Events: International Literacy Day, PD opportunities and research are highlighted.

Tui Tuia Issue 6, July 2017​ - Our newsletter

24+ years for Will Monk, long-time manager of Literacy Whangarei; PD: He Taunga Waka Wānanga Fono; Workplace training: Vertical Horizonz; WWII stories from Feilding and Adult Learners’ Week – He Tangata Mātauranga, 4-10 Mahuru (September) is fast approaching.

Tui Tuia Issue 5, June 2017​ - Our newsletter

Featuring ACE Aotearoa Award Recipients: Garland Tonihi, Adult Learning Support (Nelson), and Te Tumuaki (CEO) Bronwyn Yates.

Tui Tuia Issue 4 – May 2017​ - Our newsletter

... stories of resilience, starting anew, renovation and expansion with Literacy Marlborough and Adult Literacy Tamaki Auckland...

Tui Tuia Issue 3 : 2017 (April)​ - Our newsletter

In this issue, we look at some of the recent activities of Literacy Aotearoa personnel.