New Zealand Sign Language interpreting services
Find out where to book a New Zealand Sign Language interpreter.
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Why people use interpreters
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) interpreters play an important role in our country as they enable Deaf people to participate in their communities and communicate with hearing people.
NZSL interpreters are a great help in any situation where Deaf and hearing people meet but can’t communicate with each other.
If you’re a Deaf person, you may use an interpreter to communicate in appointments, work meetings, or at school.
If you’re a hearing person, using NZSL interpreters for events, presentations, or any kind of video, broadcast, or streaming content is a great way to include the Deaf community and ensure they get the messages you’re putting out there.
You can book a qualified NZSL interpreter either by contacting an agency or getting in touch with a specific interpreter directly.
iSign
iSign is an agency run by Deaf Aotearoa that provides on-site, face-to-face interpreters for any job around New Zealand. iSign can also provide video remote interpreting if the situation calls for it.
Wordsworth Interpreting
Wordsworth Interpreting is an agency with interpreters based around the country.
As well as in-person interpreting, they have an on-demand video interpreting service called CallSign. CallSign connects you with interpreters on the spot via your computer, smart phone, or tablet.
Wordsworth Interpreting also provides training to hearing people on how to work with Deaf people.
Visit the Wordsworth interpreting website
Connect Interpreting
Connect Interpreting provides interpreting services nationwide.
Contact:
Auckland - book@connectinterpreting.co.nz
Rest of New Zealand - booknz@connectinterpreting.co.nz
SLIANZ directory
The Sign Language Interpreters Association of New Zealand (SLIANZ) has a directory of interpreters who you can contact.
Tips for working with interpreters
The NZSL Board has some useful information about working with interpreters, what you should consider when booking one, and the booking process.
SLIANZ has also some helpful tips for working with sign language interpreters. Check out the videos below:
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