Kia ora I’m Craigo, president of Deaf Aotearoa Executive Board. This is an update to the community. Our MSD contract for NZSL Interpreters has been changed again, which means limited funding for interpreters for legal, housing, etc. If you require NZSL Interpreters within these scenarios, please contact iSign and they … Read more
Kia ora Deaf community, We have some important news to share. Lachlan Keating, our Chief Executive, and a person many of you know well, has told our Boards that he will be stepping down from his role later this year. He is leaving knowing that Deaf Aotearoa is strong, well-led, … Read more
Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand Incorporated (DANZ) will hold a Special General Meeting virtually, by Zoom, on Saturday March 7th 2026 at 10:00am to 2:00pm. Members wishing to attend will need to register by emailing tyler.johnston@deaf.org.nz – members who have registered will be sent the Zoom link prior to the SGM. … Read more
Online Voting for members joining the AGM on Zoom has been confirmed for the AGM tomorrow. When voting happens for remits and motions, a pop-up will appear on screen. Voting for operational matters – minutes, accepting reports, auditor etc.- will still be done by raising hands in the room, and … Read more
This Friday bulletin is to respond to issues/queries that have been raised by members about the AGM this week. EXECUTIVE BOARD REMITS The Executive Board wants to make it really clear to members that the Executive Board remits to update the Constitution won’t impact DANZ’s work as a DPO (“Disabled … Read more
Dear Members The Annual General Meeting for Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand Incorporated is coming up on 22 November 2025. There is a lot to cover on the agenda this year, including adopting a new constitution to re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 and several remits and motions to discuss. … Read more
Dear Members As mentioned in our last email, the Executive Board is sending this Friday bulletin to respond to issues/queries that have been raised by members about the AGM information this week. EXECUTIVE BOARD REMIT 2 The Executive Board has received questions about its Remit 2: “Membership ceases if a member … Read more
Executive Board Remits: Remit 1: New Vision for DANZ The Executive Board is proposing to update DANZ’s vision and provides four (4) choices to choose from. Remit 2: Membership ceases if a member brings DANZ into disrepute This new rule will mean that if a member acts in a way … Read more
Kia ora DANZ Members As the AGM and election process begins, we want to remind all DANZ members to be careful and understand what they are signing before agreeing to any remits, nomination forms, proxy forms, or petitions. We are aware of an email that has been sent to some … Read more
The Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand (DANZ) AGM will be held on Saturday 22nd November 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the JetPark Hamilton Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, 201 Airport Road, Hamilton Executive Board Election The term of the current Executive Board (EB) members ends at this year’s AGM, which … Read more
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