New Zealand's adult literacy among the bestVIV POSSELT/FAIRFAX NZ New Zealand adults are among the world's most literate. The survey of adult skills, released by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Tuesday, showed New Zealand has steadily improved adult literacy over two decades. He said the Government had focussed on improving adult literacy and numeracy, particularly in the workplace. "A more highly skilled, highly qualified workforce is essential and that must include good literacy skills across the board." The survey found that one in five Kiwis had only basic or no numeracy skills – more than the number with advanced numeracy skills.

Source: Stuff June 28, 2016 09:23 UTC