30/04/2026
🤟 New Zealand Sign Language Week | 4–10 May 2026
Every May, Deaf Aotearoa leads New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week—a celebration of one of Aotearoa’s official languages, alongside te reo Māori.
This year marks a powerful milestone: 20 years since NZSL was recognised as an official language,a reflection of decades of advocacy, resilience, and collective mahi by the Deaf community.
NZSL Week is more than a celebration,it’s a call to action. It invites all of us to learn, connect, and contribute to a more inclusive Aotearoa, where communication is accessible for everyone.
As health and nutrition professionals, inclusion matters in everything we do,from clinical care to community wellbeing. Supporting equitable access to information, including through NZSL, helps ensure no one is left behind.
✨ This year’s theme: “An Aotearoa where anyone can sign anywhere”
👉 Curious to learn something new? Ready to give it a go? Jump in, pick up a few NZSL signs this week, and be part of a more inclusive Aotearoa--->get started today at nzsignlanguage.nz!
🔗 Explore resources and get involved: nzsignlanguage.nz Deaf Aotearoa