ngā mihi mahana kia koutou katoa, greetings to you …issue no 4 – haratua (may) 2015 ngā mihi...
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Issue No 4 – Haratua (May) 2015
Ngā mihi mahana kia koutou katoa, Greetings to you all…
Ngā Hui Heke, the three regional hui of Literacy Aotearoa, were very
well attended by Ngā Poupou* personnel including managers,
governance members and tutors. Thank you to the hosts: Adult
Literacy Franklin in Pukekohe, Literacy Aotearoa Hawke’s Bay in Napier,
and Literacy Aotearoa Dunedin for your generous hospitality. The
theme for 2015 ‘Tūturu - Keeping it Real’ continues to provide a
framework for the conversations held locally and nationally.
Each of the hui included a national focus with discussions about
priorities for the next five years, developing the strategic plan, an
environmental scan, the review of the Constitution, and considering the
best structure for the organisation as a whole. The ACE Contestable
Funding Round was also included for the hui agenda for Regions One
and Three. National Office staff attending the hui included Te Tumuaki
Bronwyn Yates, Brenda Munro, Carol Atkin, Manogi Tavelia and Alison
McNab as well as the regional Te Kōruru representatives. Local flavour
was provided by guest speakers from local communities, businesses
and education providers.
Literacy Aotearoa has received ACE funding from TEC for a number of
years. This year, for the first time, Literacy Aotearoa needs to submit
an application for ACE funding as TEC has opened up the ACE in
Communities funding to all community organisations, rural education
activities programmes (REAP) providers and registered private training
establishments (PTEs).
Te Heke Tuatahi: Region One
Pukekohe, Auckland
Te Heke Tuarua: Region Two
Napier
Te Heke Tuatoru: Region Three
Otago Peninsula
Discussions at the Region One and Three Hui clarified the input required from Ngā Poupou in order to
complete the application. Ngā Poupou have since provided their information to national office, to be
collated and submitted to TEC by 5 Pipiri (June) 2015.
Each hui provided an opportunity for Poupou to share their learnings from The Warehouse Ltd. Workplace
Programmes delivered in 2014. A panel of Poupou personnel discussed the steps involved in developing and
implementing a workplace programme. They shared the successes and the challenges, and explained how
issues were resolved. Resources developed specifically for the workplace setting were given to each Poupou
on Written (Emails) and Oral Communication (Reflective Listening).
*Ngā Poupou: Literacy Aotearoa Member Providers …Continued on next page
Local Highlights from Ngā Hui Heke – the Regional Hui
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata:
Each hui was a great success due to the enormous support from the hosting
Poupou. Guest speakers from industry and community made connections
and helped to ‘keep it real’.
Te Heke Tuatahi (1): Adult Literacy Franklin in Pukekohe
Participants were welcomed to the hui by Kaumatua Whare Hiku. Guest
Speaker Andrew Baker, Chair, Franklin Local Board spoke about the ‘Super
City’. Simon Watson, (Managing Director NZ Hothouse Ltd.) represented
the Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA), the largest employer
in the region. Simon spoke about the many reading tasks required of
workers in the horticulture industry.
Workshops included ‘Weaving with Numbers’ and the manager of the
Pukekohe Library discussing resources. Participants received a kete of
taonga including freshly harvested riwai (potatoes) from local growers. The
hui made the local news in the Franklin County News.
Te Heke Tuarua (2): Literacy Aotearoa Hawke’s Bay in Napier
Students from William Colenso College welcomed participants with a
pōwhiri. Guest speaker Dr Salomé Meyer (Education Advisor, EIT) gave a
presentation entitled ‘Embedding Literacy and Numeracy at EIT through the
TEC Progressions and Assessment Tool’. Hui participants were invited to
attend a Wine tour, visiting Church Road Winery and The Mission Estate
Winery.
An election was held for the Te Kōruru Tauiwi Representative for Te Heke
Tuarua, Region Two. Both incumbent member, Ian Miller and Chris
Richardson had been nominated by Poupou in this region. Chris was elected
as the new Te Kōruru representative and he has been congratulated by all
for his election to the role. Ian has been an effective, humble and valuable
thought leader in his time with Te Kōruru and we take this opportunity to
acknowledge him. Ian will continue to meet his Te Kōruru duties up until Te
Hui ā Tau (AGM) in Hongōngoi (July) 2015.
Te Heke Tuatoru (3): Literacy Aotearoa Dunedin at Otakou Marae
Otakou Marae overlooking the harbour was a stunning location for all
participants. Guest speaker Victoria Campbell, Ngai Tahu Initiative spoke
about the history of Te Reo Māori in Otago and the stories that are told
through ta moko and carvings. She also spoke of advocating for influence,
cohesion and coordination to revitalise Te Reo Māori. Sandy Mckay’s ‘Real
Stories’ Writing Workshop highlighted the sense of identity and a shared
sense of history that can be created through story telling.
Participants were invited to take a short wildlife cruise on Dunedin’s famous
‘Monarch’, to view the beautiful scenery and the southern albatross colony,
NZ fur seals and little blue penguins.
Te Heke Tuatahi: Region One
Te Heke Tuarua: Region Two
Te Heke Tuatoru: Region Three
Presentations are available for members,
in the members section of the website:
www.literacy.org.nz/members.php
Literacy North Otago
What is a RealMe account?
Literacy North Otago, in conjunction with WINZ
has developed a 2-hour programme called
‘Getting on Line with New Zealand Government
Departments’.
The purpose of the programme is to create a
RealMe Account.
From the RealMe website:
‘A RealMe login lets you access multiple online
services with the same username and password.
The service is designed to protect your privacy
and security, so you can confidently use your
RealMe login in many places, saving you from
remembering lots of different logins. By verifying
your identity once by applying online and taking
a trip to your local New Zealand Post retail
outlet, you can use it at participating
organisations to prove who you are online many
times.’
It is a Government objective that by 2017 70% of
all interactions with Government Departments
will be done online using the RealMe Account.
Government departments include: IRD, Work &
Income, Ministry of Social Development, ACC,
Department of Internal Affairs, Electoral
Commission, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of
Business, Innovation & Employment, Police.
Users will only be able to enter their secure
sections with a RealMe login.
Find out more: https://www.realme.govt.nz/
Adult Literacy Franklin Videos
These four Adult Learners’ stories are the result of a
community grant funded project with Adult Literacy
Franklin and Execam Ltd. They are a great resource
to share with learners, tutors and stakeholders.
Ctrl/click on the photos or the links to view them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEKdC4FqAEY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66cYwgjS8ME
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfuaPgcpNz4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFK7HiT6_BM
Maramataka 2015-2016 Bicultural calendar
from: Ako Aotearoa Alert online (Issue 24):
the Open Polytechnic, supported by Ako Aotearoa.
The resources are designed to support and promote
bicultural competence within the early childhood
education sector, but are of value to all sectors to
enhance knowledge. It is available as a free PDF
download and for purchase in print. It contains:
the underpinning theoretical principles of tikanga.
monthly whakatauaki (proverbs) that support the
learning of the monthly kaupapa: Wairuatanga,
Rangatiratanga, Taha Tinana, Ūkaipōtanga, Ako,
Taonga Tuku Iho, mauri, Whakapapa, Te reo Māori,
Manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and Kotahitanga.
The calendar and additional resources: Nga Tikanga o
te Marae, Waiata, Posters and Resource kits can be
accessed here: https://akoaotearoa.ac.nz/kaupapa-
maori-early-childhood
2015 Events for your Calendar
Pipiri (June)
ACE Conference more... 16-18/06/15
National Volunteer Week NZ more... 21-27/06/15
Hōngongoi (July)
Literacy Aotearoa Te Hui ā Tau & National Planning Hui. Tūturu: Keeping it Real. Waipuna Conference Centre 13-15/07/15
Te Wiki o te reo Māori - Māori Language Week 'Ngā Mātua / Whāngaihia te reo Māori ki ngā Mātua’ more… 27/07/15 – 02/08/15
Mahuru (September)
ALPA (Adult Literacy Practitioners Association) Conference, Wellington more... 5-6/09/15
International Literacy Day 8/09/15
Adult Learners' Week – He Tangata Mātauranga 7-13/09/15 Start thinking about what your Poupou can do to celebrate and share with your community. The 2015 launch will be held in Masterton. Funding for events is available through ACE Aotearoa. For more information, go to http://www.aceaotearoa.org.nz/events/adult-learners-week
Literacy is…
This bicultural
calendar for
June 2015 –
May 2016 is a
tikanga Māori
resource
calendar
developed by