New Zealand Sign Language Week

Welcome to New Zealand Sign Language Week Te Wiki o te Reo Turi.

From Monday 5 - Sunday 11 May, we are celebrating one of New Zealand's official languages, alongside te reo Māori and English.

New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week is not just a celebration; it's a moment for the Deaf community to stand tall, embracing their identity and heritage.

Watch a video of Six60's 'Pepeha' in NZSL.

Learn the alphabet using the instructional video below.

• More free downloadable resources are available from the NZSL Week website 
• Check out learnNZSL.nz, a comprehensive free learning portal
• The NZSL Online Dictionary is great resource and also available as a free app through Google Play and the App Store
• Connect with the New Zealand Sign Language Teachers Association (NZSLTA) at teachsign.org.nz for details on community classes

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