History

The Auckland Workers Educational Association was established, in 1914, like others in the movement, in the liberal-humanist tradition “to educate for democracy” and “civilise the workers”, focusing on the industrial, social and political problems of the day.

Some key events in our history:
* 1903 WEA established in England
* 1914 WEA established in Auckland
* 1915 flourishing tutorial programme
* 1920 Michael Savage is AWEA President
* 1970's shift from academic to community courses
* 1980's government funding cut, then ended
* 1986 bought premises in Grey Lynn
* 1999 Grey Lynn house sold
* 2004 established office in Otara

See What We Do for our current direction.