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Event Calendar
Events
NZSL course – West Auckland – Beginner 1a
Join and learn New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) course at West Auckland! NZSL is a beautiful language and an official language of NZ. This is a NZSL beginner 1a course – suitable for students who do not have any prior NZSL experience. Certificate of Attendance and will be issued at the end of the course*. … Read more
Deaf Coffee Catch-up
Join us at Starbucks for a relaxed Deaf Coffee Catch up – a welcoming space to connect, chat and enjoy good company over coffee.
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Happy 06/04/06!
Looking Back to 2006 – A Kōrero With Ruth Dyson 🎉 Twenty years ago, history was made — and Hon. Ruth Dyson was right there helping make it happen. As Minister for Disability Issues, she stood in Parliament and fought for us. She introduced the New Zealand Sign Language Bill and made sure our voices,…
Interview With Erica – Episode #6 – Kōrero With Jon
☕💚 Episode 6 of Kōrero With Jon is here! This time, Jon sits down with Erica — our incredible Communications & Engagement Manager. Grab a matcha, soak up the vibes, and enjoy a heartfelt kōrero as Erica shares stories from her childhood, her parents, being part of the NZSL Act 2006 at Parliament, navigating depression…
Time is running out to preorder your NZSL Week 2026 merch!
Nah yeah… we’re gonna look GOOD in these 😎 Time is running out! Last chance to preorder your merch today! This special design honours 20 years of New Zealand Sign Language 🤟 A language that carries identity, culture, and community. Deaf artist Becky West describes NZSL as something precious — clear, strong, full of light…
Submit your community event!
Did you know that our website has an Events calendar, with a collection of NZSL Week events happening throughout New Zealand? It doesn’t have to be just for NZSL Week either, you can submit your accessible event any time throughout the year! There is a form for you to fill in all the information about…
Buy your tickets for the NZSL Awards Night now!
Ticket prices for the NZSL Awards Night 2026 have now moved to Butterfly 🦋 (standard pricing). This is your chance to be part of an unforgettable evening celebrating the people, stories, and achievements that shape our NZSL community. 🎟️ Make sure you grab your tickets before the deadline on 31 March!Once they’re gone, they’re gone…
A reminder – NZSL Week merch pre‑orders close 20 March
✨ A reminder – NZSL Week merch pre‑orders close 20 March ✨ This special design honours 20 years of New Zealand Sign Language 🤟A language that carries identity, culture and community. Deaf artist Becky West describes NZSL as something precious –clear, strong, full of light – a taonga 💎 This is a limited, one‑off anniversary…
