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  1. 2006
    Video — Donated by Ko Taku Reo, Deaf Education New Zealand Image of Ko Taku Reo, Deaf Education New Zealand

    NZSL becomes an official language of New Zealand

    On 6th April 2006, members of the Deaf community and supporters gathered on the steps of parliament to celebrate the NZSL Bill passing its Third Reading, becoming the NZSL Act (2006). This marked the end of a long journey to give NZSL official status in Aotearoa New Zealand. This footage was screened on TV3 that evening.
  2. 1992
    Video — Donated by Television New Zealand Archive Image of Television New Zealand Archive

    Deaf man misses out on winning a car, claims discrimination

    Holmes investigates the case of Wallace Williams, an Auckland Deaf man claiming he is being discriminated against. He won a contest at Hunters Plaza in Auckland for a car but was unable to claim the prize at the time because he could not hear the announcement that he was the winner.

  3. 2009
    Video — Donated by Sonia Pivac Image of Sonia Pivac

    Deaf protest against Advance Centre closure

    Deaf protest against shutting down the Advance Centre, a tertiary support centre for Deaf and hearing impaired students in the Auckland region.