Deaf Aotearoa

10/11/2026

🌈 Let's learn colours in NZSL!

How many colour signs do you already know? 👀

Watch the video, practise along, and see if you can remember them all. Learning NZSL can be fun, easy, and useful for everyday life.

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💬 Tell us your favourite colour in the comments

07/11/2026

Welcome to the team, Royalene Edwards!

We’re excited to introduce our new Children & Youth Facilitator. Royalene will be supporting Deaf children and young people across our community.

Say hi and help us give Royalene a warm Deaf Aotearoa welcome! 💙

04/11/2026

📢 TONIGHT: Q+A People’s Debate with NZSL interpreters

Tonight is the final TVNZ election debate before Saturday’s election. Tune in to watch party representatives answer questions from the public, with NZSL interpreters.

Representing their parties tonight:
🔵National - Nicola Willis MP
🔴Labour - Kieran McAnulty MP
🟢Green - Chlöe Swarbrick
🟡Act - David Seymour
⚫NZ First - Shane Jones
🟤Te Pati Maori - Oriini Kaipara mō Tāmaki Makaurau
🟢Opportunity - Qiulae Wong

Watch with Kordia on Freeview NZ Channel 200 or online at ch200.co.nz
📅 Tonight, Thursday 5 November
⏰ 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Early voting is open, so you can vote now. The last day to vote is Saturday 7 November 2026. Check out our 2026 General Election webpage for NZSL videos, key election information and helpful resources: 🔗 https://www.deaf.org.nz/general-election-2026/

Electoral Commission NZ

03/11/2026

Applications for the Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People All-of-Government Internship Programme close on November 8th.

Further information is in their post below, or on their website 👉 https://www.whaikaha.govt.nz/news/news/internship2027

03/11/2026

With only a few days left to vote in the 2026 General Election, we're bringing you the final TVNZ election debate.

Help inform your decisions by tuning into the Q+A People's Debate with NZSL interpreters, where leading figures from seven parties answer questions from the public.

Watch with Kordia on Freeview NZ 200 or online at ch200.co.nz

📅 Thursday 5 November
⏰ 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Learn more about the issues, policies and priorities that could shape the future of Aotearoa.

Remember, early voting is open, which means you can vote now - the last day to vote is Saturday 7 November 2026. Check out our 2026 General Election webpage for NZSL videos, key election information and helpful resources: 🔗 https://www.deaf.org.nz/general-election-2026/

Electoral Commission NZ

02/11/2026

🤟 Some NZSL phrases you should know

Ready to learn some everyday NZSL signs? 👀

We're starting with a few useful phrases that you can use in daily conversations. Whether you're new to NZSL or want a quick refresher, these signs are a great place to start.

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Every sign you learn helps make communication more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

30/10/2026

Be legendary. Move for connection. 💙

Round the Bays is coming to Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland, and Deaf Aotearoa is part of it for the third year in a row. We’ll have interpreters at the start line and NZSL videos on the big screens at all three events.

Ready to walk, run or roll? Raise funds with us. 🙌

We’ve put together a fundraising toolkit to make it easy:

✨ Canva templates you can personalise
✨ Social tiles and banners for your pages and posts
✨ Posters for your workplace, school, club or whānau
✨ Ideas for other ways you can help

Walk with your family, your friends or your team. Step out, sign along, give it a go.

👉 Register now at early bird pricing, grab the toolkit and start fundraising https://supportdeafaotearoa.org.nz/roundthebays

⏰ Early bird entries end 8 Nov, so sign up now

29/10/2026

The New Zealand Sign Language Board is hosting a community panel and Q&A on the new NZSL and AI Position Statement.

When: 7pm, 3 November 2026
Where: Zoom (Online)

Meet some of the people involved in developing the Position Statement, learn more about the key issues, and take part in the conversation.

NZSL interpreters will be provided.

To join the free online session, RSVP your interest at [email protected]



Image description: A blue graphic with pink and purple text. At the top is an icon made up of a pink semicircle with a smaller purple semicircle inside it. Below, bold purple text reads “NZSL Board’s Position Statement on AI”, followed by “Panel and Q&A”. A bright pink box with white text reads “When: 7pm, 3 November 2026” and “Where: Zoom (online)”. In the bottom left, purple text reads “To RSVP email [email protected]”. At the bottom right is the NZSL and AI forum logo, featuring overlapping pink and red circles alongside a purple capsule shape with blue text inside it.

Join us for a conversation about the future of NZSL and AI 💬

The New Zealand Sign Language Board is hosting a community panel and Q&A on the new NZSL and AI Position Statement.

When: 7pm, 3 November 2026
Where: Zoom (Online)

Meet some of the people involved in developing the Position Statement, learn more about the key issues, and take part in the conversation.

NZSL interpreters will be provided.

To join the free online session, RSVP your interest at [email protected]



Image description: A blue graphic with pink and purple text. At the top is an icon made up of a pink semicircle with a smaller purple semicircle inside it. Below, bold purple text reads “NZSL Board’s Position Statement on AI”, followed by “Panel and Q&A”. A bright pink box with white text reads “When: 7pm, 3 November 2026” and “Where: Zoom (online)”. In the bottom left, purple text reads “To RSVP email [email protected]”. At the bottom right is the NZSL and AI forum logo, featuring overlapping pink and red circles alongside a purple capsule shape with blue text inside it.

24/10/2026

Test your NZSL knowledge!

Do you know any of these signs? 👀

Watch the video and tell us how many you recognised! 💬

22/10/2026

Our Round the Bays team is growing, and we’re already $1,945 closer to our goal! 💙

To everyone who has set up a fundraising page – thank you. By stepping up, you’re helping build an Aotearoa where Deaf people can lead, connect and thrive, without barriers in the way. Every share, and every friend, whānau member or workmate you bring along makes a real difference 🙌

And to everyone who has donated, thank YOU! Every dollar goes towards providing access to information, services and opportunities for Deaf people.

A special shout out to Belinda and Hannah and their amazing teams, who have raised more than $1,800 between them 👏

You’re already legends, and we can’t wait to move with you on the day 🧡

Can’t make it to Round the Bays? You can still be part of the team by supporting one of our fundraisers. Keep checking back over the next few months, as more and more people are joining us!