November 2011

NZSL Week 2012

The dates have been confirmed, our next NZSL Week will be held from 30 April to 6 May 2012. Book the dates in your calendar! Contact James Pole by text 021 847 729 or fax 09 820 1280 if you want to volunteer or teach NZSL taster classes.

AUT Students available now until mid-November for work experience!

Do you have any interpreting you would like to have done that is not usually funded? e.g. Parties, Outings, Phone calls, etc.Students are available every Wednesday, Friday, weekends, evenings. FREE! Please contact Shiz on shizue.sameshima@aut.ac.nz to discuss.

Captioned Movies

Johnny English Reborn starring funny man Rowan Atkinson.

Where? EVENT Newmarket Auckland
When? Wed 2 Nov 2011 at 11:00am

Miss Deaf World Information

Deaf Aotearoa have received information about Miss Deaf World event. If you want this information contact James Pole by fax 820 1280 or visit Deaf Aotearoa Avondale Office.

5th National Netball Tournament

Celebrating 10th Anniversary for Deaf Netball of New Zealand

Where? Christchurch (TBC)
When? Fri 6 April to Sun 8 April 2012
Contact secretary for more information – email dnanz.secretary@hotmail.com.

International Family Camp

There is an International Family Camp for Deaf families happening in Demark during July/August 2012.For more information check out this website:-http://cbg.dk/Startside/2012/IFCInternationalFamilyCampEnglish.aspx

Deaf Ball 2011

It’s nearly end of 2011! Let’s all dress up as Italian Mafia Family and enjoy the night out with everyone!

Where? Auckland Deaf Society
When? Sat 19 November 2011 at 7:00pm
How much? Tickets are $40 per person or $70 per couple – includes dinner.

Visit Auckland Deaf Society or Deaf Aotearoa for tickets.

What information about money do you want to know?

Deaf Aotearoa is working with BNZ Bank to develop a programme for the Deaf Community about how to look after your money.We would like you to let us know what information you would like to learn. e.g. you want to learn about banking, financial management, how to look after money, budgeting, or other things?Your feedback will help us and BNZ make a good programme for you.

New name for TVNZ Captioning

TVNZ Captioning has changed its name to TVNZ Access Services!  Our new name encompasses both access services we provide - captions and audio description.TVNZ Access Services, with funding from NZ On Air, provides television access for NZ’s deaf and blind communities through high quality captions and audio description.

Guy Fawkes Week – Keep Safe

Remember to follow safety instructions:

• Keep your pets inside or in a safe place overnight. 
• Do not use fireworks in house or outside in very dry areas.
• Always have a bucket of water ready if need put out fire or fireworks.
• Do not hold the firework when lighted or set on fire.

Fireworks are on sale from 2nd to 5th November.Official Guy Fawkes Night is 5th November. No fireworks on sale after 5th November.