The NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) it is the language of signs in new zealand, used by the deaf community of New Zealand as the primary means of communication. The NZSL is a natural language, with the its grammar, syntax and vocabularyused to express concepts and ideas through the combination of gestures, facial expressions, and body movements.

The NZSL was officially recognized as an official language in New Zealand in 2006, and the new zealand government has adopted policies to promote the use and dissemination.