Social media, Internet and Email - short courses for adults who struggle to read and write
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Need some help with reading and writing? Come learn with us.
We know you don't always want to commit to lots of study, so we have a selection of short courses you can do by phone or computer.
Great to get you started and give you the skills you need to reach some of your goals.
We offer courses in :
Courses by Phone
- How to Use Your Smart Phone
- Letter-writing Course
- Form-filling Course
- Essay-writing for Teenagers Course
-Learn to Do Crosswords
- Learn to Spell
- How To Use Snapchat
Courses if You Have a Computer and Internet
* How To Surf The Internet
* How to Use Skype
* How To Use Trade Me
* How To Email
* How To Use Facebook
Come learn with us!
Talk to your friends and whānau about our short courses. Maybe we can help them with their reading and writing,
FREE reading and writing lessons for rural/isolated teens and adults.
Call 0800 891 339
Visit www.adultliteracy.ac.nz...
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Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
Will these roadworks affect you?
Don’t expect a quick trip between Cambridge and Tamahere for much of this year, because major roadworks are starting.
Asphalt works on that section of Waikato Expressway will run from March through to late 2026, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says. Motorists are warned to plan for significant delays.
“Unfortunately the pavement, particularly in the slow lanes, has deteriorated faster than expected,” NZTA’s Roger Brady said.
Will these roadworks affect you? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!
Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.
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