New Zealand Sign Language Week

Since 2007, New Zealand Sign Language Week – Te Wiki o Te Reo Turi is an annual celebration of one of Aotearoa’s official languages, New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). It’s a time to showcase the richness of NZSL, elevate appreciation of NZSL and the Deaf community, dismantle barriers, dispel misconceptions and foster greater inclusion. Hands up!


2024

Monday 6 May — Sunday 12 May


This year’s theme, te kaupapa o te tau:

“An Aotearoa Where Anyone Can Sign Anywhere.”

  • NZSL Alphabet Quiz

    Dive into digital design and computational thinking while learning the alphabet in NZSL by programming an interactive quiz in Scratch!

  • Six60 in NZSL & Using a Green Screen

    Celebrate NZSL week with the Six60 ‘Pepeha’ in NZSL challenge, and use a green screen to get creative with a new background.

  • E haere ake nei...

    Watch this space for more creative and interactive projects for celebrating New Zealand Sign Language Week, Te Wiki o Te Reo Turi! Hands up!

Links and Resources

  • NZSL Week Homepage

    The homepage for the annual NZS Week kaupapa, with information about what it means, what’s going on, how to get involved, learning resources, merchandise and more!

  • Deaf Aotearoa | Tāngata Turi – Resource Page

    The resource page of the Deaf Aotearoa, Tāngata Turi website, with videos, PDFs, te reo Māori and more for learning and using NZSL.

  • NZSL Dictionary

    The online dictionary of New Zealand Sign Language. Search 4500+ entries, by keyword in English and te reo Māori, by visual hand shape and body location, plus resources and more!