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 courses
We offer a wide range of professional learning and development courses and workshops to support educators working with adult learners.
About Manako
Meet the Manako team, find out about the capability building model underpinning the programme, and our plans for the future.
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.
Manako webinar series
Each month the Ako Aotearoa Manako programme offers a free webinar featuring subject matter experts around topics that 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 tertiary education organisations to be dyslexia-friendly.
Manako Communities of Practice
Join our Manako and Neurodiversity Communities of Practice for tips, resources, research, news and updates.