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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Seeking ideas from the Deaf community and Deaf-relevant organisations
The NZSL Board held community meetings in 2017 to understand if there is a need for a central NZSL website that provides easy access to NZSL information for…
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Report on NZSL Interpreter Standards released
The report, 'A review of NZSL Interpreter Standards' provides a current snapshot of the issues faced by the Deaf community to access a high-quality interpreting service throughout New Zealand.
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5th National Māori Deaf Hui
A national Māori Deaf Hui was held 2-5 June 2017 near Whangarei at Whakapara Marae. There were up to 80 attendees and approximately 64 of them were Māori Deaf. Nearly 50% of the Māori Deaf who attended the hui were young Māori Deaf (rangatahi).
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'Sign High' TV series made by Northland's Tiaho Trust
The series – called Sign High – is for Deaf and hearing people alike. The series has now begun screening on Northland TV and episodes are also…
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Deaf-inclusive New Zealand - 15 May 2016
A summary of progress made by the Ministry of Education and its partners on Deaf education since 2013.
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NZSL content offers Deaf community better legal information - 12 May 2016
The Deaf community will have better access to information about their legal rights thanks to an initiative by Auckland Disability Law (ADL), part of the…
