New Zealand Sign Language

Learn NZSL is a free learning portal on New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). NZSL is the main language of New Zealand’s Deaf community and is one of the 3 official languages of New Zealand.

Library membership not required.

NZSL Dictionary from Victoria University of Wellington has over 4500+ multimedia, multilingual dictionary entries. Search by English or Māori keywords, by topic or by features of a sign such as hand shape or body location.

Also available as an app for your mobile device.

Library membership not required.

Sign Ninja is a fun way to learn New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) by playing an online game on your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Library membership not required.

First signs is a programme to support family and whānau of deaf and hard-of-hearing children aged 0-5 years to learn NZSL delivered by Deaf Aotearoa.

Library membership not required.