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DAHL Director Vacancy-low

Community News

DAHL Board Director vacancy

Date 5 months ago

Deaf Aotearoa is a national organisation which advocates for, and provides services to, Deaf people of all ages. The organisation has a two-tiered governance structure. Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand (DANZ)…

Craigo NZSL Act update – vimeo

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Executive Board

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Feedback wanted on amendments to NZSL Act

Date 5 months ago

Hi, I’m Craigo, Vice President of Deaf Aotearoa The Government is consulting with the Deaf community about some initial proposals to amend the NZSL Act. Deaf Aotearoa will provide our…

Important Government proposals and bills for discussion – vimeo

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Executive Board

Submissions

Important Government proposals and bills for discussion

Date 5 months ago

Kia ora Deaf community. At the moment Government is working on two important topics related to Deaf people: Policy proposals to amend and modernise the NZSL Act The Accessibility for New…

Stuff article – Spark Sport cuts sign language interpreters for Deaf from Rugby World Cup broadcast – vimeo

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Spark Sport cuts sign language interpreters for Deaf from Rugby World Cup broadcast

Date 6 months ago

The Deaf community are frustrated after sign language interpreters were cut from the broadcast coverage of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Advocacy group Deaf Aotearoa worked with Rugby World Cup…

Rugby World Cup Oct 2022 – vimeo

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Deaf community disappointed by lack of NZSL during anthems before Rugby World Cup game

Date 6 months ago

MEDIA STATEMENT Wednesday 12th October Deaf community disappointed by lack of NZSL during anthems before Rugby World Cup game Deaf Aotearoa worked closely with New Zealand Rugby and the Rugby…

Independent Electoral Review – Summary document (NZSL) – youtube

Community News

The Independent Electoral Review wants to hear your views on the future of our electoral system

Date 6 months ago

The Independent Electoral Review has been established by the Minister of Justice to review our electoral law. It is an opportunity to take a thorough look at our elections as…

Media release 7 Oct Accessibility Bill

Community News

Participation in the select committee process for the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill

Date 6 months ago

The Social Services and Community Committee opened for submissions on the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill on 14 August 2022. Submissions are open until 11.59pm on Monday, 7 November 2022….

Legal Recognition of Sign Languages in Asia Pacific

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Legal Recognition of Sign Languages in Asia Pacific 2022

Date 6 months ago

In 2019, The Nippon Foundation approached Deaf Aotearoa about providing advice on the legal recognition of sign languages, and how countries in the Asia Pacific region could work towards having…

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