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We would like to welcome Bec Four to Deaf Aotearoa. She will be working as a Marketing & Communications Co-ordinator, based in Avondale. Please make her feel welcome. More...

"Deaf and television news: finding a better path to knowledge" is a AUT University research project needing six Auckland adults who are Deaf and NZSL communicators. More...

We are back...For the third year running the Attitude Awards 2010 are gaining momentum. The event will again showcase the fantastic achievements of New Zealanders with disabilities and will be held on December 1st 2010 at Eden Park Function Centre, ASB Lounge, Auckland. More...

Local elections are just around the corner, and you will only get your voting papers if you are correctly enrolled to vote in time. An enrolment drive is currently underway to get people to enrol or check their enrolment details. More...

Following many months of discussion, at their meeting in the Scottish Parliament in December 2009, the Cross Party Group on Deafness approved a consultation paper on MSP Cathie Craigie's proposed BSL Bill. The UK Government formally recognised BSL as a language in its own right on 18th March 2003. This is a date that is well known within the Deaf community. While recognition of BSL is good, the language still has no standing in law. More...

On 30 April 2010, the Minister for Disability Issues announced that the review of the New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006 (NZSL Act) would go ahead in the second half of 2010. The Office for Disability Issues is now beginning this review. It will start on 1 July 2010. The Minister will present the report on the review to Parliament before the end of 2010. More...

Outward Bound shows people how to improve themselves through challenge and adventure in the outdoors. Participants are challenged to experience new things such as tramping, sailing, rock climbing and kayaking in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. About the Deaf Adventure course More...

Australian Theatre of the Deaf is delighted to announce a new partnership with Arts Access Victoria that will secure the future of this unique Australian performing company. Arts Access Victoria is a disability arts organisation providing access, participation, engagement and professional development in the arts and cultural life for people with a disability. It is the ideal partner for Australia's only professional deaf theatre company. More...

The Human Rights Commission is reviewing human rights in New Zealand. To make sure that disabled Aucklanders get a chance to have our say, Auckland Disability Law and the Human Rights Commission are hosting a workshop for disabled people, their whanau, and people involved in the disability community More...