The Manako team

Manako is Ako Aotearoa's internationally recognised language, literacy, numeracy (LLN) and cultural capability programme for educators who work with adult learners. We are proud to be a Library of Congress Literacy Award Winner 2023 - Successful Practices Honoree.

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Ako staff profile Graeme Read

Graeme Read

Manako Programme Manager

ako staff profile joe te rito

Dr Joseph Te Rito

Kaihautū mātauranga Māori (Deputy director Māori)

Ako staff profile Vicky Beckwith

Vicky Beckwith

Manako Principal Advisor

AKO Staff Profile Annette Tofaeono

Annette Tofaeono

Senior Advisor | Foundation Learning

ako staff profile Saylene Ulberg

Saylene Ulberg

Pacific Cultural Advisor

ako staff profile Mei Winitana

Dr Mei Winitana

Kaiwhakahaere Māori Cultural Capability

ako staff profile Pale Sauni

Pale Sauni

Pacific Priorities and Cultural Leader

Ako Aotearoa Staff Profiles Annette van Lamoen

Annette van Lamoen

Professional Learning and Development Consultant

ako staff profile Graeme Smith

Graeme Smith

Professional Learning and Development Consultant

ako staff profile Damon Whitten

Dr Damon Whitten

Professional Learning and Development Consultant

Ako Aotearoa Michael Grawe

Michael Grawe

Professional Learning and Development Consultant

Ako Staff Profile Barrie Vigar

Barrie Vigar

MANAKO LEARNING SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR