Local Branches
NZSLTA has three local branches that support NZSL teachers and tutors across New Zealand. Each branch provides opportunities for members to connect, share knowledge, and support professional development in their region.
NZSLTA Northern Branch
Contact: Northern Branch
Facebook group: NZSLTA Northern Branch
Only NZSLTA members in the Northern region are eligible to join this group.
- Northern branch provides events such as Communication Games, Deaf Deaf World, Triathlon Fingerspelling, and other special events such as Christmas parties for NZSL students.
- Northern branch supports its members with NZSL teaching, such as answering questions about NZSL grammar, or with general teaching issues.
- Northern branch organises NZSL camps in the Northern region.
NZSLTA Central Branch
Contact: Central Branch
Facebook group: Central NZSL Teachers
- Central branch has a closed Facebook group for members. Members are spread out – New Plymouth, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu and Wellington so this Facebook group is used to network.
- The first NZSL Central Camp for students was held in Feb 2019. Students are often encouraged to participate in Northern or Southern camps.
NZSLTA Southern Branch
Contact: Southern branch
Facebook group: Southern NZSL Teachers
- Southern branch provides communication games evenings twice a year for NZSL students in Christchurch.
- Southern branch organises a NZSL camp once every two years for NZSL students in the South Island.
Last updated: 03 January 2025
