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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.
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Te Rōpū Kaitiaki strategic plan
The Te Rōpū Kaitiaki Strategic Plan was updated in September 2024.
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Current members
Find out more about the current members of Te Rōpū Kaitiaki.
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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.
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Principles for engagement with Turi Māori
Access to te Ao Māori is critical to the mana, cultural identity, hauora, and socio-economic participation of Turi Māori and their whānau. For Turi Māori, access to te Ao Māori through NZSL and signs for Māori concepts are critical.