NZ CODA Resource/Past Projects

NZ CODA Past Projects

Scroll down to explore our past NZ CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) projects — celebrating the stories, connections, and creativity of our CODA community.

A big thank you to the funders and grant providers who helped make these projects possible. Your support has allowed us to bring Deaf and hearing worlds together through shared experiences, language, and culture.

🧡 Ngā mihi nui – we couldn’t have done it without you.

Monthly Auckland Youth CODA Group Project (Feb 2021–Dec 2023)
A huge thank you to the generous grant that made this important programme possible. From February 2021 to December 2023, CODA youth aged 11 to 18 from across the Auckland region came together monthly to connect, build friendships, and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.

This programme also supported CODA youth to learn more about their identity, take pride in their unique culture, and celebrate their connection to the sign language and the Deaf community.

We are truly grateful to the funders for their kind hearts in supporting the cost of activities and food. Special thanks also to iSign isign.co.nz/ for providing CODA interpreters throughout the two years.

📸 See more photos below:

Winter School Holiday CODA Programme – July 2015

This fun and engaging programme for CODA children was held during the July 2015 school holidays, proudly funded by the Deaf Development Fund (DDF). It offered a chance for CODA tamariki to connect, learn NZSL, and celebrate their identity through activities and cultural sharing. 

📸 More photos – click the link: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10152848867081568&set=pcb.10152848868636568 

including their lovely drawings of "CODA"

🌱 Explore CODA Resources 

www.stuff.co.nz/national/131863787/meredith-karim-can-listen-and-speak-but-she-thinks-in-sign-language

www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/92487944/growing-up-coda

https://signdna.org/index.php?s=CODA

https://lumotv.co.uk/watch/zoom-2011-coda

🔔 Important Notice – CODA Events Update (NZ & Auckland)

Unfortunately, there are currently no upcoming CODA events in Aotearoa or Auckland due to lack of funding. We have applied for many grants, but sadly, all have been declined. It’s a really challenging time at the moment.

Despite this, we are incredibly proud of what has been achieved for our NZ and Auckland CODA community over the years — please scroll down to view our past CODA events and projects.

We want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible support of:

• Claire Harker – Auckland’s Proud CODA Champion

• Judith Mason – Grateful for her past support and commitment to the CODA kaupapa. 

• Ava Buzzard - Proud of her two CODA grandchildren and her grandson, Damoniao Agnew, proudly attended KODAWest Camp in California, a life-changing experience that connects CODAs from around the world.

• Lorriane McQuigg - for her ongoing support and contribution to CODA kaupapa.

• Molly Brown - Special Thanks to Molly Brown (USA CODA Leader)
  Many thanks to Molly Brown for all her valuable advice, guidance, and encouragement. Molly is a respected CODA leader from the USA and founder of the USA CODA Camps, which have been running successfully for over 25 years. We are incredibly grateful for her support and recommendations. We hope one day she can visit Aotearoa New Zealand — if funding becomes available — to connect with our growing CODA community here.

• And many others who have been involved in different CODA projects across the years – your time, energy, and aroha have made a real difference

If you or someone you know is in a position to sponsor or support future CODA events, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We welcome any kind of support to help continue this important work.