News

April 2026

Long Term Learner Space – How our library network contributes to Adult Learning

Wed, 2026-04-01 12:13

Libraries from across the motu play a significant role in supporting lifelong learning within communities. Beyond their traditional function as places to access books and information, libraries provide welcoming, accessible environments where adult learners can develop new skills, expand their knowledge, and connect with others.

Moana Vā – Navigators of Pacific Pride

Wed, 2026-04-08 11:23

In Ōtautahi, Christchurch, a small community group is redefining what learning and belonging can look like for Pacific Rainbow+ people and their families. Moana Vā, Navigators of Pacific Pride, was founded in 2022 by Vui Suli Tuitaupe, a nurse, health promoter, and fitness trainer with a passion for holistic wellbeing and community empowerment.

Vui’s work has always carried a message: health is wealth. He’s dedicated to improving health outcomes for Pacific people, addressing Rainbow+ inequities, and promoting wellness in every sense, physical, emotional, spiritual, and social.

A Farewell to Ako Aotearoa – New Zealand’s National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence

Wed, 2026-04-15 11:35

Ako Aotearoa was established in 2007 as New Zealand’s national agency supporting excellence in tertiary teaching and learning. Hosted by Massey University, it operated for 18 years with a mandate to lift teaching quality and learner outcomes across the tertiary education system.

Men’s Sheds and Adult Community Education in Aotearoa New Zealand

Wed, 2026-04-22 11:41

Men’s Sheds have become an important part of the adult and community education landscape across Aotearoa New Zealand. Supported nationally by MENZSHED New Zealand, more than 130 Sheds operate as practical learning spaces where mainly older men can meet, share skills, and stay connected to their communities. While they are often associated with woodworking or repair projects, Sheds are also places of informal learning, mentoring, and community service. Members exchange knowledge, learn new skills, and contribute to local projects in a way that is accessible and welcoming.

International International Think Tank Meeting and Strategising for Education Stakeholders

Wed, 2026-04-29 11:50

Late last year, youth and adult education leaders from across Asia, the Pacific and beyond gathered in Vientiane, Lao PDR, for the International Think Tank Meeting and Strategising for Education Stakeholders. The event, held on 24–25 November, brought together 62 participants from 23 countries across Southeast and Central Asia, the Pacific and South Africa.