Our Community

NZSL-Friendly Projects & Development

At Merge NZ, we're passionate about building a more inclusive, NZSL-friendly Aotearoa. Our work includes collaborative projects, community partnerships, and ongoing development to support the growth of New Zealand Sign Language across all sectors - education, business, and public life.

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NZSL Teachers’ Professional Development

We are committed to developing and nurturing NZSL teachers across New Zealand. Merge NZ offers regular internal training for our team and welcomes NZSLTA members to join.

Each year, we host:

• 🗓️ One to two full-weekend PD training events (depends on funding)

• 💻 Ongoing online workshops and topic-based sessions throughout the year

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NZSL Clubs – Practice, Connect, Lead!

Merge NZ supports NZSL Clubs in local communities - fun, social, and student-led gatherings that offer a great way to practice NZSL in a relaxed setting. Students of all levels are welcome to join. 

Interested in leading a club in your area?
Visit this page and get in touch to start your own local NZSL Club!

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NZSL Business Network

We’re proud members of the NZSL Business Network, a collaborative group of Deaf-led businesses and social enterprises. We regularly meet online to share ideas, resources, and support one another in our missions to grow NZSL services in Aotearoa.

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NZSL Resource Development

We design and create professional NZSL resources for workplaces, schools, and the wider community. Our materials are used by certified trainers and tailored for learners/students and clients to ensure a rich and inclusive learning experience.

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Types of resources we develop:

• NZSL teaching materials for advanced courses

• Workplace resources (specialised courses)

• Customised NZSL resources for businesses/organisations and individuals

• NZSL Club materials​