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November 19, 2025 | Opinion: Matthew Tukaki
It’s an official language so where to from here for our deaf whanau?
Well a new 10-year strategy aims to strengthen New Zealand Sign Language, making it a more visible, valued part of […]
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May 9, 2023 | News
Sign Language Act to be strengthened
It’s New Zealand Sign Language Week, and the Government us promising to strengthen the NZ Sign Language Act to support Deaf leadership and promote greater use of the language.
- Radio Waatea is Auckland's only Māori radio station that provides an extensive bi-lingual broadcast to its listeners. Based at Nga Whare Waatea marae in Mangere, it is located in the middle of the biggest Māori population in Aotearoa.
