Second NZSL Camp Builds Confidence and Connection for Deaf Children
A group of NZSL superheroes at the 2nd NZSL Camp for Deaf Children and Families in Rotorua, April 2026. Following the success of the first NZSL Camp for Deaf children in 2025, Deaf Club Tauranga was excited to host a second camp in April 2026 at Lakes Ranch Christian Camp. With funding support from the NZSL Board and a private sponsor, the camp continued its mission of creating a safe and empowering space for Deaf and hard-of-hearing children to connect through language, cult
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20 Years of the NZSL Act: Looking Back, Moving Forward
Credit: Artwork by Rachel Coppage and photograph by Royce Flynn. This year marks an important milestone for Aotearoa New Zealand, as New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) celebrates 20 years as an official language. It is a significant milestone and a chance to reflect on the progress that has been made, while also being honest about what still needs to improve to ensure Deaf people can fully access and participate in all parts of society. How It All Started The NZSL Act 2006, whi
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Creating Better Customer Experiences with NZ Sign Language
We’re excited to launch our new 3-week NZSL for Customer Service course, designed to support businesses and individuals to create more inclusive experiences for Deaf customers. Every day, Deaf people interact with customer service staff – whether it’s ordering food, asking for directions, checking in for a flight, or paying for groceries. These moments may seem small, but they can have a big impact on how welcome and included someone feels. You never know when a Deaf customer
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