Literacy Aotearoa

Literacy Aotearoa Our Kaupapa
Literacy Aotearoa will honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi by operating in accordance with Tino Rangatiratanga and guided by Manaaki Tangata.

Literacy Aotearoa Charitable Trust is a national organisation of adult literacy providers providing free education to citizens and permanent residents aged 16 years and over. Our 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.

A driver's license open more than just your car door! For young people in Aotearoa, the ability to drive represents new ...
05/08/2026

A driver's license open more than just your car door! For young people in Aotearoa, the ability to drive represents new opportunities to learn, work, socialise, and access the community.

This learner was stoked to get some help from Literacy Aotearoa when it came time to prepare for his learner license. Our driver education programme helps prospective drivers to understand the road rules and practice to take the the theory test, increasing their chances of success on the first try.

Literacy, coming to communities near you! Find out where you can access our fully-funded adult education courses.
04/08/2026

Literacy, coming to communities near you! Find out where you can access our fully-funded adult education courses.

02/08/2026

Intergenerational learning builds a brighter future! We love to see how our courses equip adult learners to support their tamariki with their own schooling, creating positive patterns and habits.

We make literacy learning accessible to everyone. Whether you're learning to speak English, looking to further your care...
29/07/2026

We make literacy learning accessible to everyone. Whether you're learning to speak English, looking to further your career, trying to navigate an increasingly digital world, or just wanting to read to a grandchild, our courses are for you.

They're fully funded and available in 20+ locations throughout Aotearoa. Head to literacy.org.nz to find out more.

Think you don't need literacy skills? Being literate is more than just reading books and academia. It's having the abili...
28/07/2026

Think you don't need literacy skills? Being literate is more than just reading books and academia. It's having the ability to navigate the world around you.

Find out how we can help and check out our fully-funded literacy courses for adults at literacy.org.nz

Boost your people power and reduce risk with workplace literacy and numeracy courses! Our programmes can be tailored to ...
26/07/2026

Boost your people power and reduce risk with workplace literacy and numeracy courses! Our programmes can be tailored to meet the needs of your teams, equipping them with crucial skills of communication and comprehension that will make for a safer, more productive, and more engaged workforce.

22/07/2026

Calling all employers: Our Workplace Literacy and Numeracy courses are tailorable to your people and organisation, addressing gaps in fundamental skills that can affect teamwork, productivity, and safety.

Want to know more? Get in touch with the team at literacy.org.nz.

Our workplace programmes bring learning right to your workforce, delivered onsite or online. We can tailor content to su...
21/07/2026

Our workplace programmes bring learning right to your workforce, delivered onsite or online. We can tailor content to suit your unique team, operations, and goals.

Literacy and numeracy are basic skills that can boost performance on the job in a number of ways: productivity, efficiency, accuracy, communication, and collaboration, to name just a few. They form a strong foundation for a higher-performing workforce.

Get in touch with the Literacy Aotearoa team to find out more about how we can put together programming for your people. Funding is available for eligible organisations.

We're trying to close literacy gaps and create more education equity in Aotearoa. With as many as 1.25 million adults fa...
19/07/2026

We're trying to close literacy gaps and create more education equity in Aotearoa. With as many as 1.25 million adults facing challenges that affect their day-to-day, it's a big goal but one that is well worth the mahi.

FREE programmes coming up in January 2026! Our site will be open from 5 January for enquiries and enrolments. Call in an...
18/12/2025

FREE programmes coming up in January 2026! Our site will be open from 5 January for enquiries and enrolments. Call in and see Nicola at 230 Palmerston Street, Westport (next to Smiley's Thai Kitchen).

FREE workplace training - places are available now!- Work with a qualified and experienced tutor with a variety of digit...
01/04/2025

FREE workplace training - places are available now!

- Work with a qualified and experienced tutor with a variety of digital skills at no cost to you or your employer
- Learn digital skills to build confidence for effective use in the workplace
- Gain skills in Microsoft Word and Excel/Google Documents and Sheets
- Learn about Microsoft Outlook features including Calendar and email settings
- Workbook modules are available with information about word processing and spreadsheet functions
- Essential communication skills and other areas relevant to your workplace can be integrated into the training
- Complete NZQA unit standards to achieve credits at level 1 and 2 (optional)
- Stationery and refreshments are provided
- Training times can be flexible to work around your employment and other life commitments

For further information or to enrol, call in and talk to Nicola at Literacy Aotearoa, 230 Palmerston Street (next to Smiley's Takeaways), or call (03) 789 8031 or 022 193 4821.

Enrol now for our FREE training in use of digital devices:- Work with a qualified and experienced tutor with a strong di...
01/04/2025

Enrol now for our FREE training in use of digital devices:

- Work with a qualified and experienced tutor with a strong digital skills
- Includes training in smartphones, tablets AND laptops
- Learn the basic operating functions and settings of your device
- Explore and download apps
- Learn skills and gain confidence with internet banking and paying bills online
- Access your emails and online accounts
- Learn about safety and security processes to protect your device and personal information
- Workbook modules are available and will be provided during the training
- Stationery and refreshments are provided
- Training times can be flexible to work around other life commitments

For more information or to enrol, call in and talk to Nicola at Literacy Aotearoa, 230 Palmerston Street (next to Smiley's Takeaways), or call (03) 789 8031 or 022 193 4821.

Starting soon! FREE Work Ready training programme:- Work with a qualified and experienced tutor- Learn interview skills ...
01/04/2025

Starting soon! FREE Work Ready training programme:

- Work with a qualified and experienced tutor
- Learn interview skills and gain confidence when seeking employment
- Navigate the employment websites and learn how to apply for jobs online
- Plan your career and build your CV
- Gain skills for writing an effective cover letter
- Workbook modules are available and provided during the training
- Stationery and refreshments are provided
- Training can be flexible to work around other life commitments

For further information or to enrol, call in and talk to Nicola at Literacy Aotearoa, 230 Palmerston Street (next to Smiley's Takeaways), or call (03) 789 8031 or 022 193 4821.

We are offering FREE training in use of digital devices:- Work with a qualified tutor- Learn how to work with functions ...
03/03/2025

We are offering FREE training in use of digital devices:

- Work with a qualified tutor
- Learn how to work with functions on Android or Apple devices
- Gain confidence in downloading apps and device settings
- Learn about basic internet safety and security to keep your device and files safe
- Workbook modules, stationery and refreshments are provided on site

For further information or to enrol, call in and see Nicola at 230 Palmerston Street (next to Smiley's Takeaways) or call (03) 789 8031 or 022 193 4821.

We still have places available in our FREE Work Ready programme!- Work with a qualified tutor- Learn skills in career pl...
03/03/2025

We still have places available in our FREE Work Ready programme!

- Work with a qualified tutor
- Learn skills in career planning and preparing for a job interview
- Plan and prepare a CV and job application cover letter
- Gain confidence in applying for jobs online
- Workbook modules, stationery and refreshments are provided

For further information or to enrol, call in and see Nicola at 230 Palmerston Street (next to Smiley's Takeaways), or call (03) 789 8031 or 022 193 4821.

We still have spaces available in our FREE Work Ready programme.- Work in a small group with an experienced and qualifie...
28/01/2025

We still have spaces available in our FREE Work Ready programme.
- Work in a small group with an experienced and qualified tutor
- Gain skills for engaging in a job interview
- Plan your career
- Prepare and create a CV and cover letter template
- Learn how to search for and apply for jobs online
- Stationery and refreshments are provided

For further enquiries or to enrol, call in and talk to Nicola at 230 Palmerston Street, Westport (next to Smiley's Takeaways), or call (03) 789 8031 or 022 193 4821 (Mon-Thurs, 9.00am-4.00pm).

FREE training opportunities starting in January 2025! - All programmes are at no cost to the learner, and are delivered ...
23/01/2025

FREE training opportunities starting in January 2025!

- All programmes are at no cost to the learner, and are delivered by qualified and experienced tutors
- Engage in training for the workplace
- Training material and stationery provided
- Complete NZQA unit standards to achieve level 1 and 2 credits
- Refreshments are available on site

For more information and to enrol in our programmes, contact Nicola on (03) 789 8031 or 022 193 4821, or call in and visit our site at 230 Palmerson Street (next to Smiley's Takeaways) Mon-Thurs, 9.00am-4.00pm.

FREE HT Licence Theory training (Class 2, 4, 5). We have limited spaces available for our Term 3 programme running from ...
22/07/2024

FREE HT Licence Theory training (Class 2, 4, 5). We have limited spaces available for our Term 3 programme running from 6-8 August.

- Work with a qualified tutor to study and learn the HT theory questions
- Optional reader assistance is provided while you sit your licence theory test
- Training material and stationery are provided
- Refreshments are available on site

Please call in and speak to Nicola at 230 Palmerston Street (next to Smiley's Takeaways), or phone (03) 789 8031, 022 193 4821 or 022 103 2161 if you would like further information or to secure a space in the programme.

We still have limited spaces available in the following FREE training programmes running during Term 3:- Basic Computing...
22/07/2024

We still have limited spaces available in the following FREE training programmes running during Term 3:
- Basic Computing for the Workplace
- Study Skills and Self-Management
- Literacy, Language and Numeracy Skills for the Workplace
- Microsoft Word/Google Documents for the Workplace
- Class 1 Learner Licence
- HT Licence Theory (Class 2, 4, 5)
- Work Ready
NZQA unit standards are also available as an option for achieving level 1 and 2 credits in literacy, numeracy, computing and business administration, and general core skills.
If you or someone you know might be interested in finding out more information or enrolling in our programmes, call in and see Nicola at 230 Palmerston Street (next to Smiley's Takeaways), or call 022 193 4821.

Address

230 Palmerston Street
Westport
7825

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+6437898031

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