Story: New Zealand Sign Language

New Zealand Sign Language strategy

NZSL Strategy cover.

In 2018 the New Zealand Sign Language Board published an official NZSL Strategy to provide guidance for government and other organisations regarding priorities for the promotion and maintenance of NZSL. In keeping with general language planning principles, the five priorities for NZSL described in the Strategy are: Acquisition; Use/Access; Attitudes; Documentation; Status.

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Rachel McKee, 'New Zealand Sign Language - Ghost page', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/47346/new-zealand-sign-language-strategy (accessed 20 April 2024)

Story by Rachel McKee, published 27 Aug 2020, updated 1 Sep 2020