Ako Aotearoa leads New Zealand's tertiary sector in building educational capability for learner success.

Full report

FULL REPORT | Activating Aotearoa Histories: Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in education through the Education and Training Act (2020)

This report shares the insights and findings from a research project that sought to understand what educators from Te Kura Toi Tangata, the Faculty of Education at the University of Waikato had taken from the Poutama Pounamu Blended Learning (PPBL) Professional Development Programme. Four main themes thematically emerged in relation to how this learning had influenced and changed their own praxis, underlying cultural beliefs and attitudes.

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OCTOBER 2025 - ONLINE WORKSHOPS

Numeracy workshops

During October 2025 the spotlight will be on Numeracy. We will offer four workshops, which will provide you with practical skills, strategies, and knowledge to support learners’ numeracy development.

NOVEMBER 2025 - ONLINE WORKSHOPS

Digital literacy workshops

During November 2025 the spotlight will be on Digital Literacy, with a special focus on cyber security. We will offer four workshops, which will provide you with practical skills and knowledge to enhance digital security and support learners in developing protection strategies.

Ako Aotearoa News

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Announcement

Celebrating excellence in Literacy and Numeracy Education

Ako Aotearoa announces the recipients of the 2025 New Zealand Literacy and Numeracy Educator Awards.

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Announcement

He Maimai aroha | A tribute to Christine Herzog

Aotearoa suffers a huge loss at the passing away of warrior woman, Christine Herzog.

2025 Southern Regional Forum | Tai, Jennifer and Michael

Conference

Southern Regional Forum held in Christchurch

Ako Aotearoa was proud to welcome 97 attendees from across the South Island tertiary education community to the 2025 Southern Regional Forum.