New Zealand Sign Language
Key resources
New Zealand Sign Language in the New Zealand Curriculum
Curriculum guidelines developed prior to the introduction of the Learning Languages learning area of the New Zealand Curriculum. These guidelines should be used in conjunction with the proficiency descriptors and achievement objectives of Learning Languages in the New Zealand Curriculum, which can be found in the Learning Languages in the New Zealand Curriculum section of this website.
NZSL Videos for Teachers and Young School Aged Students
There are 3 weeks of instructional videos (14 lessons) covering basic NZSL and Deaf culture available on the Deaf Aotearoa website. These were developed in 2020 as part of NZSL week and include young people who are NZSL users. These videos were designed for young school aged children aged 5-8 years and their teachers so NZSL instructional material is available in NZSL week and any week of the year.
Week 1 https://nzslweek.org.nz/learn-nzsl/day-1/
Thumbs Up! An introduction to New Zealand Sign Language
The Learning Languages Series (LLS) provides multi-media materials designed for teachers and students who are new to language learning. The series is designed for years 7 and 8 students and supports Levels 1 and 2 achievement objectives in New Zealand Sign Language.
Professional support
Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand
Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand (DANZ) is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes Deaf culture, New Zealand Sign Language, and the interests of the Deaf community.
New Zealand Sign Language
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is unique to New Zealand and is one of our official languages. NZSL is the natural language of the Deaf community in New Zealand and unique to this country.
New Zealand Sign Teachers Association
The New Zealand Sign Language Teachers Association (NZSLTA), founded in 1992, is a national professional organisation for New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) tutors and teachers throughout New Zealand.
Further resources
New Zealand Sign Language Dictionary Online
This online version of the NZSL Dictionary is an experimental prototype developed at Victoria University, in conjunction with the Deaf Studies Research Unit.
New Zealand Sign Language videos
In this section are some video clips in New Zealand Sign Language presenting information of interest to deaf people.
Van Asch Regional Services
A wide range of services are provided by the van Asch Deaf Education Centre in support of its region. The Centre employs a number of specialist resource staff.
Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education Centre
Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education Centre is a residential special school that provides services for deaf and hearing impaired children, their families, and professionals throughout Auckland, Northland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty.