National Advisory: Tsunami activity – expect strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore
Date 1 year ago
We expect New Zealand coastal areas to experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following the magnitude 8.8 earthquake OFF THE EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA RUSSIA…
A Quiet Love
Date 1 year ago
Three love stories. One shared language. In this intimate film, three Deaf couples share their remarkable love stories through Irish Sign Language: a decades-long forbidden romance across a religious divide,…
The deaf mother-of-three fulfilling her decades long dream of becoming a nurse
Date 1 year ago
Danielle Elliott has wanted to be a nurse for 17 years. Becoming one has involved “ups and downs” for the mum of three young kids studying full-time. Being deaf from…
Funding To Support Use Of NZ Sign Language
Date 2 years ago
Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Louise UpstonMinister for Disability Issues Seven projects have received government funding totalling nearly $250,000 to maintain and promote the use of New Zealand Sign…
Letter from World Federation of the Deaf in Support of the Chief Ombudsman’s final opinion
Date 3 years ago
Dear Minister Stanford Support of the Chief Ombudsman’s final opinion regarding Deaf Aotearoa’s complaint against the Ministry of Education I have read with great interest the Chief Ombudsman’s final opinion…
Family-Centered Early Intervention Deaf/Hard of Hearing (FCEI-DHH)
Date 3 years ago
“Ubuntu” is illustrated by the story of an anthropologist who studied the customs of an African tribe. The anthropologist decided to play a game with the children of the tribe….
Landmark Ombudsman opinion sheds light on lack of education in NZSL
Date 3 years ago
Christchurch, New Zealand – February 28, 2024: In response to a comprehensive 14-page opinion from the Office of the Ombudsman, highlighting historical shortcomings from the Ministry of Education, Deaf Aotearoa…
Ministry of Education’s unreasonable omissions in NZSL in education strategy
Date 3 years ago
Representatives from a Deaf Disabled People’s Organisation (Deaf Aotearoa), who advocate for the rights of Deaf people in New Zealand, have raised concerns about the Ministry of Education’s (the Ministry)…
2024 Australian Deaf Games
Date 3 years ago
The 2024 Australia and Pacific Deaf Games are being held in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, New South Wales. The Games welcome over 1000 athletes and supporters from across Australia and…
PRESS RELEASE: Empowering Access – Deaf Aotearoa’s Role in Signing the Election Debates
Date 3 years ago
Amazing work! I don’t know how the team does it when there is so much talking over the top of each other. In a monumental effort, the team at Deaf…
Congratulations to Natasha Jumelet: 2023 Westfield Local Hero
Date 3 years ago
Congratulations to Natasha Jumelet from Deaf Wellbeing Society Inc. as your 2023 Westfield Local Hero for St Lukes! Westfield is proud to award a community grant of $20K to help…
TVNZ confirms election night coverage, debate times and dates
Date 3 years ago
TVNZ will have extensive coverage across the election campaign, with live debates, full election night coverage, and comprehensive news and analysis. Live Debates TVNZ will host five live election debates…