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.
Manako resources
Resources for people working with adult learners. Includes Learning Progressions, LLN, neurodiversity, and cultural capability resources.
Manako Briefing Papers
These briefing papers offer best practice recommendations in language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) education and cultural capability practice for Tertiary sector staff.
LLN Community of Practice
Join the LLN Professionals Community of Practice for tips, resources, research, news and updates.
Manako Professional Development
The Ako Aotearoa Manako programme offered a wide range of workshops, webinars and self-paced online learning, specifically developed to support educators working with adult learners.
The New Zealand Literacy and Numeracy Educator Awards
Celebrating the success of outstanding literacy and numeracy educators in Aotearoa New Zealand tertiary education.
Key programmes
Dyslexia-Friendly Quality Mark
Organisation-wide professional learning supporting organisations to be dyslexia-friendly.
LLN Community of Practice
Join the LLN Professionals Community of Practice for tips, resources, research, news and updates.