NZSL News
A round-up of news about the NZSL Board, the NZSL Fund, recent Government releases and media coverage of interest to the NZSL community.
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NZSL Round 5 recipients
Eleven more NZSL community projects have been approved for grants from the NZSL Fund, totalling $363,204.23 for the 2018/19 financial year.
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NZSL Board has commissioned work to develop NZSL Level Two materials
The New Zealand Sign Language Board has commissioned CreateNZSL to lead work on the important NZSL Level Two Project.
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Senior Advisor Role for NZSL Board Secretariat
Applications have now closed for this position The NZSL Board Senior Advisor position in the Office for Disability Issues is being…
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Have your say on the proposed NZSL interpreter registry
There will be an online consultation with the Deaf community happening soon, as well as some focus group meetings for more in-depth discussions about the registry.
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Signs of Professionalism conference attendees celebrate 25 years of NZSL interpreting and teaching
In November 2017 the three day Signs of Professionalism conference in Auckland brought together over 270 people to celebrate the exciting milestone of 25…
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Consultation to commence on a NZSL Interpreter Registry
A wide range of institutional users of NZSL interpreters and the Deaf community are being invited to give feedback on the next steps towards developing a national NZSL Interpreter Registration System.
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United Nations announces International Day of Sign Languages
The Minister for Disability Issues, Carmel Sepuloni, welcomes the United Nations announcement that there will be a new International Day of Sign…
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Get Ready Week
Natural disaster emergencies can happen anywhere, any time, and without warning. Make sure you and the people you care about are ready to get through…
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Visual Fire Alarms - Parliamentary Report now available
Parliament’s Government Administration Select Committee has reported back to the House over the Visual Fire Alarm petition.
