The not-so-secret life of sign language interpreters

The not-so-secret life of sign language interpreters
Dan Moskovitz
With the return of a nationwide covid alert and a level 3 lockdown in Auckland this past week, New Zealanders were once again glued to their TVs, radios and other more modern devices for daily updates from the politicians and health officials deciding our collective fates.And in the background, as always, a dedicated group of unheard – unsung even – heroes: the sign language interpreters who ensure that 11,000 or so New Zealanders with impaired hearing can also hang on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s every word.Wenda Walton wa...

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