SLIANZ Board
Reb Guy – Treasurer
Term: 2/ 2
Based in: Auckland
I was born in Wellington but moved to Auckland when I was 4, so Auckland is where my roots sunk deep.
I got my first BA from the University of Auckland, majoring in art history and linguistics, and got my first taste of NZSL as part of a sociolinguistics topic. From there I worked and travelled, sticking mostly with jobs where I could use my love of English (copy writing, editing, theatre). I graduated with a BA in Interpreting NZSL-English in 2015 and have been working as a community and compulsory education interpreter ever since. I love my job.
I also love karaoke, board games and animals of all kinds.
Laura Morse – Secretary
Term: 1/ 2
Based in: Auckland
I trained in England as an interpreter and moved to New Zealand in 2013. I did the BSL Interpreting (plus English) BA Hons degree from Wolverhampton University and graduated with 2:1 with honours in 2007. In 2016 In 2016 I returned to the UK to complete the Level 6 diploma in BSL Interpreting. I completed this in 2017 and quickly returned to New Zealand.
I started off my interpreting journey working in education and then moved on to community based interpreting. I cherish the experience that working in the UK provided me with but I love the life that I have now built in Auckland. I now work in the community and also with Deafblind people.
In my spare time I love to go to the gym and I am working on my mini golf game.
Allyssa Fisher – Board Member
Term: 1/2
Based in: Auckland
Kia ora, I’m Allyssa I was born in Muriwai and grew up in the west Auckland region. I was in
High School and met a Deaf student, which sparked my interest to learn NZSL as we became
great friends. I then found myself ignoring the teachers as I became completely transfixed on
the Interpreter. Once I left High school I immediately pursued the BA at AUT and graduated as
an NZSL Interpreter in 2021. My full circle moment was becoming an Educational Interpreter in
Whangarei, and now in 2024 I am back in Auckland doing community and tertiary interpreting.
When I’m not working I enjoy catching up with friends, a game of pool, dance class, and reading
a good book.
This is my first time being on the SLIANZ board so I am keen to learn more about our
profession, offer a fresh perspective, and support interpreters.
Tasha Henneker – Board Member
Term: 1/2
Based in: Auckland
Nō Nuhaka ahau, ko Tasha tōku ingoa.
I grew up in the village of Nuhaka on the East Coast, between Hawkes Bay and Gisborne.
While I was studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Māori Development, I took my first NZSL paper and became interested in interpreting. After finishing my first Degree, I went straight into Bachelor of Arts NZSL-English Interpreting. I graduated in December 2023, and have been solely interpreting ever since. Working as an interpreter has been amazing, with my favourite parts being the support from the community and the variety of settings we get to experience.
Outside of interpreting, my main hobbies are motorcycles and ancestry research.
Kerry Locker-Lampson – Board Member
Term: 1/2
Based in: