History of NZSL

‘Kia Kaha te Reo Māori’

‘Kia Kaha te Reo Māori

New Zealand National Anthem in NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) https://youtu.be/CbDf0YG2xnA

Today it is the start of our te Reo Māori Week in New Zealand.

Here are a few Māori concepts in NZSL.

Let learn the colours along with the signs.

https://youtu.be/gY9Aq9zI8QI

The picture is from Van Asch Education of the Deaf (Note – the name of this Deaf Education Centre has been renamed to ko Taku Reo in 2020.)

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