Explore the NZSL-friendly ecosystem

Qualified NZSL interpreter and tutor offering a range of NZSL interpreting services and consulting

Deaf Radio provides expert consultancy to help organisations embed NZSL access into their services, communications, and environments, supporting greater accessibility and inclusion across Aotearoa.

Nate is a Registered Psychologist and Registered Counselling Psychologist. He has a background working in general and forensic psychology, and enjoys providing psychological services for individuals and couples

Attuned Counselling Services provides NZSL-accessible counselling services based in Cromwell, Central Otago, and across Aotearoa online, supporting Deaf, hard of hearing, and signing communities through accessible and person-centred mental health support.

Rebecca Finch Counselling provides NZSL-accessible counselling services in Addington, Christchurch, and across Aotearoa online, supporting Deaf and signing communities through inclusive and accessible mental health support.

Specialised Counselling provides counselling and support services tailored to individual needs, including accessible support for Deaf and hard of hearing communities in the Western Bay of Plenty and online across Aotearoa.

Bay of Plenty Association for Deaf Children is a local peer support group for Deaf and hard of hearing children of all hearing levels, along with their parents and families. The group provides connection, shared experiences, and community support across the Bay of Plenty region.

South Canterbury Society for Deaf Children supports Deaf children and their families across South Canterbury by helping them stay connected and informed through regular catch-ups, community support, and shared experiences.

The Deaf Short Film Festival was coordinated by New Zealand Deaf Film Inc. and was held every two years. The festival is currently on pause, and no future dates have been announced at this time.

Non-profit organisation charged with organising and administering deaf cricket matches throughout New Zealand, and for New Zealand deaf national representative teams.

New Zealand Deaf Football is the official organisation representing Deaf football in Aotearoa, supporting Deaf athletes through national and international football opportunities while promoting Deaf community connection, sport, and participation.

Parents of Deaf Children Taranaki is a parent-led support group for families of Deaf and hard of hearing children in the Taranaki region. Run by parents, the group provides connection, support, and shared experiences to help families navigate their journey and strengthen community support.

Canterbury Parents of Deaf Children Inc. is a voluntary organisation formed in 1971 by parents of Deaf and hard of hearing children. The organisation supports families and works to provide Deaf children with opportunities that help them grow, connect, and achieve their full potential.

Every Sign is a sole trader NZSL service led by Jaime Randhawa, providing NZSL courses across the Invercargill and Southland regions.

Sign Equity offers face-to-face introductory training in NZSL and Deaf culture for businesses, community groups, and individuals.

Otago Association for Deaf Children is a not-for-profit organisation made up of parents supporting Deaf children and their families across the Otago region. The organisation works to provide opportunities, connection, and support that help Deaf children thrive within their communities.

Wellington Association for Deaf Children supports and promotes the wellbeing of Deaf and hard of hearing children in the Wellington region through family support, community connection, and opportunities that help children thrive.

Signora NZSL is a sole trader NZSL service led by Rachel Walker, offering NZSL courses and private lessons across Auckland. The service provides flexible NZSL learning opportunities tailored to individual and group needs.

Signability provides expert interpreting and video production services that support seamless, inclusive, and culturally accurate communication through NZSL.

Green Grass Accounting is a small Golden Bay-owned accounting firm founded by qualified accountant Robert Hewison. The firm provides professional accounting services with a strong focus on supporting local businesses and communities.

Sign Plus is Becky West’s sole trader creative service, supporting the visibility of Deaf culture and NZSL through art, creativity, and community engagement. Her work reflects Deaf identity, storytelling, and accessible expression across creative spaces in Aotearoa.

Tauranga Moana Hearing Trust is a charitable trust supporting Deaf and hard of hearing communities across Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, and Papamoa. The organisation provides support services, access to specialised equipment, community connection, and opportunities that promote communication, wellbeing, and inclusion for Deaf and hard of hearing people and their families.

New Zealand’s national service set up in 2006. Our advocates are throughout New Zealand. We talk to people about solving problems with their health or disability care. Our team help people work out what they need to do to get the care they are seeking.

Consultancy for art psychotherapy, community & tertiary education, mental health promotion and arts accessibility . RACEL provides counselling and art therapy services tailored Deaf and hard of hearing communities in the Auckland region and online across Aotearoa.

Inclusive Health provides NZSL-accessible counselling services across Aotearoa, supporting inclusive and accessible mental health care for Deaf and signing communities.

Deaf Way NZ provides online self-paced courses and webinars created about Deaf people and for Deaf communities. The organisation promotes equitable access to information through accessible learning opportunities across Aotearoa.

The New Zealand Deaf Rugby Union promotes the participation of Deaf and hard of hearing players in rugby activities, and fosters Deaf international or inter-zone matches.

Platform Interpreting NZ delivers NZSL interpreting and Deaf accessibility services for the arts, supporting inclusive and accessible experiences across creative and performance sectors.

WordsWorth Interpreting is a NZSL interpreting agency connecting interpreters with Deaf and hearing people across Aotearoa. The organisation also provides Callsign, an on-demand video interpreting service supporting accessible communication.

Connect Interpreting is a team of experienced professional NZSL interpreters with strong knowledge of the interpreting process and the New Zealand Deaf community.

iSign is a service of Deaf Aotearoa that coordinates qualified NZSL interpreters across Aotearoa. Supported by a dedicated team, iSign contracts over 80 interpreters and matches interpreters to the communication needs of service users.

Deaf Adventures is the world’s only Deaf-owned adventure company, offering unique outdoor and travel experiences designed with Deaf accessibility, connection, and community at the centre.

SignDNA is the home of Aotearoa New Zealand’s visual Deaf history. A place to celebrate how far NZSL has come; a taonga for the Deaf community.

NZSL Filming and translation service. Our specialist team is dedicated to providing accessible videos in Sign Language.

Seeflow specialises in translations between English and NZSL. Seeflow is the access solution to connect you with the Deaf community

Deaf Radio provides expert consultancy to help organisations embed NZSL access into their services, communications, and environments, supporting greater accessibility and inclusion across Aotearoa.

Aotearoa Disability Law provides free legal advice, advocacy, and education to support disabled people across Aotearoa in understanding their rights and taking action, including educational presentations in NZSL.

SignWest supports the community across the West Auckland by promoting NZSL, Deaf culture, and community connection. The organisation provides opportunities for social engagement, learning, and inclusion while encouraging the growth and everyday use of NZSL within the community.

uSign provides flexible and enjoyable NZSL learning opportunities through online language courses designed for anyone interested in learning NZSL. Their courses offer a comprehensive introduction to NZSL while supporting accessible, engaging, and self-paced learning experiences.

Tu Tangata Turi o Aotearoa supports the Māori Deaf community across Aotearoa by sharing connection, news, views, and cultural engagement for Turi Māori and their whānau.

Taranaki Deaf Club is a community group for Deaf and hard of hearing people, while also welcoming youth, parents of Deaf children (PODC), families, and hearing people interested in learning and socialising in NZSL. The club encourages friendship, community connection, and the sharing of Deaf culture across the Taranaki region.

Deaf Society of Manawatu supports the Deaf community in the Manawatū region by providing opportunities for social connection, community engagement, and the celebration of NZSL and Deaf culture. The society brings Deaf, hard of hearing, and signing communities together through events and shared activities.

Hawkes Bay Deaf Club supports the Deaf community in Hawke’s Bay by providing opportunities for social connection, community engagement, and the celebration of NZSL and Deaf culture. The club brings Deaf, hard of hearing, and signing communities together through events and shared activities across the region.

Deaf Club Tauranga provides a welcoming space for Deaf, hard of hearing, and associate members to connect through NZSL and Deaf culture. The club also hosts an annual NZSL Camp for Deaf children to support Deaf identity, language access, and long-term community connection across the Bay of Plenty region.

Waikato Deaf Society supports the vision of building a strong and sustainable Waikato Deaf community where NZSL and Deaf culture are shared, developed, and celebrated now and for future generations. The community encourages connection, participation, and the ongoing growth of NZSL and Deaf identity across the Waikato region.

Deaf Society of Canterbury has supported the Deaf community since 1922, providing a welcoming space for Deaf people to meet, connect, and share their common language, NZSL. The society promotes community engagement, social connection, and Deaf culture while supporting the wellbeing and inclusion of Deaf people across the Canterbury region.

Wellington Deaf Society is at the heart of the Wellington Deaf community, providing social events, recreational activities, and community connection since 1938. The club welcomes Deaf, hard of hearing, and signing people across the Greater Wellington region, creating an inclusive space for community engagement, cultural connection, and shared experiences.

Auckland Deaf Society is at the heart of the Deaf community in Auckland, bringing Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people together to create connection, inclusion, and community. The society celebrates diversity and welcomes people of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities while supporting social engagement, cultural connection, and community participation within the Deaf community.

NZSL Board is a ministerial advisory group that promotes and maintains NZSL while providing expert advice to government and the community on NZSL matters. The NZSL Board also distributes the NZSL Fund to support community-led initiatives, projects, and activities that strengthen the use, visibility, and development of NZSL across Aotearoa.

Not for profit organisation fostering healthy, accessible engagement between the deafblind, their whānau, service providers, funders, non-government organisations, and local and national government.

 NZSL Teachers Association is a national non-profit organisation supporting NZSL teachers and tutors across Aotearoa. The association aims to unite and upskill NZSL educators while promoting high standards and quality teaching practices. The organisation provides professional development, teaching resources, networking opportunities, and a registration system that recognises and supports NZSL tutors and teachers within the sector.

Sign Language Interpreters Association of New Zealand (SLIANZ) is the national professional association representing sign language interpreters in Aotearoa. The organisation advances the interpreting profession by supporting members, informing consumers, and promoting high standards of professional practice, ethics, and integrity within the field of sign language interpreting.

The National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NFDHH) is an independent New Zealand charity focused on improving hearing health and removing barriers. For over 45 years, we have supported Deaf and hard of hearing communities across Aotearoa.

The Hearing House empowers, connects, and enriches the lives of people who are hard of hearing by providing access to sound through cochlear implant technology. The organisation supports children, adults, and whānau across Aotearoa through hearing rehabilitation, specialist services, education, and ongoing support to help people thrive in everyday life.

APODC is a parent led organisation and network, helping to empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing tamariki across Tamaki Makaurau.

VideoMail is a Deaf-owned platform designed for sending video messages through email, created with a strong focus on sign language communication and accessibility. The platform also features NZSL Wall, a community space where users can engage and communicate in NZSL through video-based interaction, helping strengthen connection and visibility within the NZSL community.

The Deaf Wellbeing Society Incorporated is a non-profit Deaf led community organisation in New Zealand. Its sole purpose is to empower and enrich the lives of the Deaf through education and to reduce isolation through social contact.

Deaf Sports New Zealand (DSNZ) was established in 1963 and is the only national organisation which is responsible for sports to be beneficial to Deaf athletes in New Zealand.

Deaf Children New Zealand is a parent-led, volunteer organisation that supports parents and families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children.

Ko Taku Reo – Deaf Education New Zealand is New Zealand’s national provider of education services for Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children and young people. The organisation supports learners, whānau, and schools across Aotearoa through specialised education services, NZSL support, early intervention, and inclusive learning programmes that help Deaf and hard of hearing students thrive.

New Zealand Relay (NZ Relay) is a free, government-funded telecommunications service that enables Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or speech-impaired individuals to make and receive phone calls.

Learn NZSL is a free learning portal on New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). NZSL is the language of New Zealand’s Deaf community and an official language of New Zealand.

TeachSign is a hub for NZSL teaching and learning, providing information, resources, and professional support for NZSL teachers across Aotearoa. The platform supports the delivery of high-quality NZSL education through teaching materials, classroom resources, professional development, and guidance for both new and experienced NZSL teachers.

 The official New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) online dictionary.

Deaf-led national NZSL training provider promoting and strengthening NZSL across Aotearoa. Merge NZ delivers onsite and online NZSL training, workplace programmes, and specialised courses for government agencies, businesses, schools, and community organisations. Through education and community engagement, the organisation supports the visibility, accessibility, and everyday use of one of New Zealand’s official languages.

Deaf Aotearoa is a national organisation representing the voice of Deaf people, and the national service provider for Deaf people in New Zealand.