I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ryan, and I am the new Chairperson of the Executive Board. I also want to acknowledge a departing Board Member, Emmie Bensley. The Executive Board greatly appreciates her time and commitment over the last two years. We wish her all the … Read more
The Deaf Aotearoa Executive Board are looking for four (4) new people to join the Executive Board. Needs to have experience in governance, for example, being involved with the local Deaf Club Board, Deaf Organisation committees, School Board of Trustees, etc. If you have experience, you should apply to the … Read more
Check out this video to see who will be going to the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) Congress and the WFD Youth Section camp in Jeju, South Korea. More information about the WFD Congress can be found on their official website: https://www.2023wfdjeju.com/en/home/
Kia ora Deaf community, want to let you know that Lara Draper will be Acting CEO from Wednesday 17th to Monday 29th August. This is because Lachlan Keating, Deaf Aotearoa CEO, will be going to Geneva, Switzerland. Lachlan has been asked by the DPO Coalition to support the delegation (group) … Read more
VISION Deaf people have full access MISSION Deaf Aotearoa is an advocate for positive change supporting the Deafhood journey of identity & culture. VALUES & BELIEFS Community Collaboration Te mahi tahi a nga hapori NZSL Akona te reo rotarota hei oranga ai nga tangata Organisational Sustainability & Relevance Kia whai … Read more
Kia ora koutou, I am Joanne Klaver, I am the Deaf Aotearoa President. The Executive Board met via zoom on the 5th March, we were not able to meet face to face because of the COVID protection framework level. In the December Board meeting, the Executive Board appointed Emmie Bensley … Read more
Tena Koutou, my name is Jasmin Taylor, and I am on Deaf Aotearoa Executive Board. This video is about Terms of Reference on the Constitution Committee for Deaf Aotearoa. Purpose of Constitution Committe is to review both DANZ Inc Constitution, and DAHL Constitution. Make sure both constitutions are aligned and consistent. Also … Read more
Kia ora, tena kotou As continuing the tradition for Presidents of Deaf Aotearoa, I will share the key messages after each Board meetings. Executive Board had a meeting on 27th/28th March in Wellington, 2 days, lots of discussion and actions. Last year AGM, President Oliver announced stepping down after next Board meeting. … Read more
Deaf Aotearoa wishes to acknowledge the outstanding work of retiring World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section president Mark Berry. Mark served on the WFDYS from July 2015 and became president in 2017, before retiring on 27th March 2021. Mark previously served on Deaf Aotearoa’s Executive Board from 2011 to … Read more
The Deaf Aotearoa Executive Board recently had a Board Meeting and there are some changes to the Executive Board. Oliver Ferguson has been the Deaf Aotearoa President for the past 5 years and a member of the Executive Board for 10 years, but he has decided that it is time … Read more
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