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Detailed explanation-1: -New Zealand Sign Language Week is 8 – 14 May 2023. NZSL Week is organised by Deaf Aotearoa to raise awareness of the language and culture of New Zealand’s Deaf community.

Detailed explanation-2: -Every May, Deaf Aotearoa organises New Zealand Sign Language Week, a celebration of one of the country’s official languages. New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week is a chance for the Deaf community to stand proud as Deaf, and to celebrate their language and culture.

Detailed explanation-3: -New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), along with te reo Māori, has special status as an official language of New Zealand. This means you are allowed to use it anywhere you like, and you can expect all government departments and staff to communicate with you in NZSL or to provide interpreters as necessary.

Detailed explanation-4: -April 2006-Royal Assent of the NZSL Act On 10 April 2006, the Governor-General gave the Royal Assent to the Bill, which made the New Zealand Sign Language Act official legislation. The signing happened in the presence of the Minister for Disability Issues, government officials, and leaders of the Deaf community.

Detailed explanation-5: -To sign I love you, put up your thumb, index finger and pinkie finger, while keeping your ring finger and your middle finger down. Hold the hand out, palm facing away from you and move it back and forth slightly.