Tamariki Time: Sharing stories in NZSL
A free interactive drop-in session for tamariki aged 5 and under. This month learn about sharing stories in New Zealand Sign language.
Fri 8 May 2026, 10am to 12pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Screening: Sign of the Times – The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language
Celebrate New Zealand Sign Language week with a special screening of the film Sign of the Times - The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language.
When | Āhea
Sat 9 May 2026, 12.30 to 1.30pm
Where | Ki hea
Soundings Theatre, Level 2
Cost | Te utu
Free, with museum entry
Accessibility
The film is in NZSL with English subtitles
Wheelchair Accessible
Toilets next to Soundings Theatre
Low-level lighting
Sign of the Times is the story of New Zealand's Deaf community, their language, culture, and the official recognition of New Zealand Sign Language in 2006.
Told from the heart of the Deaf community, the film celebrates the Deaf New Zealander's who fought to have their language recognised.
Still from Sign of the Times. Cinematographer Paul Wolffram
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