The Sign Language Interpreters Association of New Zealand (SLIANZ) is the national professional body that represents the interests of professional sign language interpreters in New Zealand.
Internationally it is a member of the World Association of Sign Language Interpreters and constitutes the second largest representative group of sign language interpreters in the WASLI Oceania region, after Australia.
[2] SLIANZ seeks to "represent and advance the profession by informing members and consumers and promoting high standards of practice and integrity in the field".
SLIANZ produces a quarterly newsletter, holds an annual conference and keeps a Directory (available on its website) of its "full" members—that is, members who are trained and qualified interpreters.
[4] Dr. Rachel Locker McKee: interpreter (NZSL / ASL <-> English), interpreter trainer and educator, sign language linguist, founding President of SLIANZ; graduated from the first cohort in 1985.