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Update on the school's intervention
22 Oct 2026
After a decade of intervention, the Ministry removed the Limited Statutory Manager on 21 October. The school is now self-governed and self-led. Read the full announcement from our Executive Principal.
Read articleNotice regarding "DeafGo"
21 Oct 2026
DeafGo is a random video chat platform that connects Deaf people from around the world using sign language. While this may seem like a positive opportunity for connection, it also carries important online safety risks.
Read articleBoard Update - Deaf Aotearoa CEO
14 Oct 2026
Update from the board on Victoria Manning's new position at Deaf Aotearoa.
Read articleAnnouncing the new CEO for Deaf Aotearoa
14 Oct 2026
The Deaf Aotearoa Executive Board has appointed Victoria Manning MNZM as the new Chief Executive of the Deaf Aotearoa Group.
Read articleRūaumoko Marae – Hire Update
25 Sept 2026
We wish to advise that Rūaumoko Marae is currently unavailable for external hire.
Read articleFree Interpreting Services for Deaf Parents with Hearing Children
17 Sept 2026
Did you know Deaf parents can access free interpreting services for anything related to their hearing child's education?
Read articlePhilosophy to Practice
14 Sept 2026
Bilingual deaf education in Aotearoa New Zealand stands at an important point in its development. Years of research, advocacy, and the lived experiences of Deaf communities have made one thing increasingly clear: access to language is fundamental. For deaf ākonga, this means more than inclusion, it means full, meaningful access to a rich and accessible language from the very beginning of life.
Read articleOnline GP care now free for ākonga 13 and under
09 Sept 2026
With health services in high demand, online GP care is an option for accessing care, and the service is now free for all ākonga up to and including age 13.
Read articleDeaf Leadership Programme
02 Sept 2026
Sixteen Deaf staff from all across the country have come together for the first intake of the programme, joining a one-hour Zoom session every two weeks, with a two-day face-to-face workshop planned for later in the programme. Participants also work in pairs, meeting regularly to learn from one another and complete activities through a dedicated LearnWorlds module.
Read articleApply Now for the Mary Adeline Allen Scholarship!
12 Aug 2026
The Mary Adeline Allen Scholarship is awarded annually to assist children up to the age of 20 in New Zealand with their educational and vocational training aspirations. The scholarship is not limited to current students of Ko Taku Reo, making it accessible to all Deaf and Hard of Hearing children across New Zealand.
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