A round-up of news about the NZSL Board, the NZSL Fund, recent Government releases and media coverage of interest to the NZSL community.
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2025 NZSL Community Grant recipients announced
Every year, the NZSL Board supports community initiatives to maintain and promote NZSL through a grant process.
Eleven projects have been approved for NZSL Community Grants in 2025, totalling just under $250,000.
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An update on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview service
Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People will stop administering the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) service and close the booking website on 30 June 2025. The SLPI service will continue to be used.
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Consultation on draft NZSL strategy has closed
The Board thanks all who participated in the consultation process as your feedback will help the strategy to be refined and improved.
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Membership of Te Rōpū Kaitiaki announced
The New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Board is delighted to announce the appointment of five members to Te Rōpū Kaitiaki, including a new…
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Two new board members appointed
Two new members have been appointed to the New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Board today.
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NZSL Board seeks feedback on draft NZSL strategy
A draft strategy to increase understanding and acceptance of New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) was released today by the NZSL Board.
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2025 NZSL Community Grants are now open for applications
Get your applications in for the 2025 NZSL Community Grants.
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Calling for Nominations to the NZSL Board 2025
The Ministry of Disabled People, on behalf of the Minister for Disability Issues is seeking nominations from those who would like to be considered for appointment to the New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Board. These appointments will be for terms of up to three years.
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Te Rōpū Kaitiaki Appointments 2025
Applications are now open to be a member of Te Rōpū Kaitiaki.
