Press Release: Deaf Aotearoa Congratulates Victoria Manning MNZM On Her Re-Election To The World Federation Of The Deaf Board
Date 3 years ago
Deaf Aotearoa, the leading organisation representing the deaf community in New Zealand, extends congratulations to Victoria Manning MNZM on her successful re-election to the prestigious World Federation of the Deaf…
Whaikaha becomes first Ministry with a name in all official New Zealand languages.
Date 3 years ago
Whaikaha and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Board joint Media Release. Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People has been gifted a sign name on behalf of the Deaf community, making…
NZSL more important than ever in an emergency
Date 3 years ago
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) interpreters have been working hard this week to ensure Deaf people across Aotearoa New Zealand have access to critical emergency information. This week’s heavy rain…
‘Be a nerd, a hugger, a crier, and you can lead’: Ardern bids farewell in valedictory
Date 4 years ago
Opening her valedictory address in parliament, Ardern has harked back to her maiden statement, almost 15 years ago, saying she couldn’t quite believe she was in parliament at the time,…
Waitangi Tribunal told of abuse against Māori deaf community
Date 4 years ago
Abused as children for using sign language and blocked from accessing te ao Māori. That was the experience of many growing up in the Māori Deaf community, who are now…
What it’s like doing the Oxfam Trailwalker when you’re Deaf
Date 4 years ago
The first time Monica Leach took part in the Oxfam Trailerwalker was with a group of hearing friends. Leach, who is Deaf and uses New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), found…
2023 Census collection extended for areas impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle
Date 4 years ago
Cabinet (NZ Government) has agreed today to give Stats NZ more funding for the 2023 Census so that they can make changes for the affected communities that have been impacted…
Concert sign language interpreters are going viral, so why don’t we do it more in NZ?
Date 4 years ago
As Rihanna took the stage at the Super Bowl on Monday, one unlikely performer all but stole the pop superstar’s thunder – her sign language interpreter, Justina Miles . Miles…
Government to address child abuse system failings
Date 4 years ago
1st December 2022 The Government is adopting the majority of recommendations from an independent review into the actions of government agencies leading up to the death of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz,…
Spark Sport cuts sign language interpreters for Deaf from Rugby World Cup broadcast
Date 4 years 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…
Deaf community disappointed by lack of NZSL during anthems before Rugby World Cup game
Date 4 years 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…
Media release: NZSL is essential to “Get Ready” for emergencies
Date 4 years ago
Deaf people across Aotearoa New Zealand will now have access to comprehensive advice about emergency preparedness, with New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week marking the launch of Get Ready in…