Te Rōpū Kaitiaki

  • About Te Rōpū Kaitiaki

    Te Rōpū Kaitiaki is a Turi (Deaf) Māori led strategic advisory group that works in partnership with the New Zealand Sign Language Board and Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People. Te Rōpū Kaitiaki was established in 2022. 

  • Te Rōpū Kaitiaki strategic plan

    The Te Rōpū Kaitiaki Strategic Plan was updated in September 2024.

  • Current members

    Find out more about the current members of Te Rōpū Kaitiaki.

  • Waiata and Karakia in NZSL

    Turi Māori experience barriers in accessing te ao Māori. Te Rōpū Kaitiaki has provided the NZSL Board with cultural advice to dismantle these barriers.