NZSL News
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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A November 2023 update on NAATI standards
14/4/25 - Please note, new information will be coming soon about NZSL interpreter standards.
This is an update regarding National Accreditation Authority of Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) standards, from Whaikaha, at the request of the NZSL Board.
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An update on community engagement around NZSL interpreter standards 2023
14/4/25 - Please note, new information will be coming soon about NZSL interpreter standards.
We at the NZSL Board understand there are long-standing NZSL interpreter workforce issues, so we engaged in community consultation to prioritise the work we need to do to promote and increase the ease of access to NZSL in New Zealand. -
Calling for Nominations to the NZSL Board 2024
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 a three-year term.
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Office for Disability Issues integrated into Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People
On 1 August 2023 the Office for Disability Issues (ODI) was integrated into Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People.
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2023 NZSL Fund Recipients Announced
The New Zealand Sign Language Board have released funding for strategic projects to help maintain and promote NZSL.
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NZSL Community Survey Results 2022
The NZSL Board commissioned a national survey to gather data about the NZSL community’s satisfaction with the maintenance and promotion of NZSL, following the five priorities of the NZSL Strategy.
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Whaikaha becomes first Ministry with a name in all official New Zealand languages
Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People has been gifted a sign name on behalf of the Deaf community, making it the first Ministry to have a name in all of Aotearoa New Zealand’s official languages.
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Vote on the NZSL name for Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People
The New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Board has opened voting on options for the sign name for Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People.
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NZSL Community Grants dates for 2023
This is the tenth round that the NZSL Board has run an application process for funding, giving anyone in the Deaf or NZSL user community the opportunity to put forward their project ideas.
