Interpreter Directory
The Directory lists all full (ordinary) members of SLIANZ. Ordinary members hold a recognised sign language interpreting qualification from New Zealand or another accrediting body recognised by SLIANZ. Ordinary members agree to abide by the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.
Apart from members’ name, region, qualification and year of qualification, listings in the Directory are edited by members themselves. SLIANZ is not responsible for the content members choose to include.
If you wish to book an interpreter you can contact individual members using the information they have provided.
You could also contact one of the following agencies, which are listed in no particular order.
iSign – http://www.isign.co.nz/
Connect Interpreting – http://www.connectinterpreting.co.nz/
Wordsworth Interpreting – http://www.wordsworth.nz/
Please note that these links are provided for the convenience of users. They do not imply any endorsement of any these organisations or their services.
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Megan Mansfield-Town/City WarkworthRegion AucklandWilling to travel to Northland,Auckland,Waikato,Bay of Plenty,Hawkes Bay,Gisborne,Taranaki,Manawatu - Whanganui,Wellington,Tasman,Nelson,Marlborough,West Coast,Canterbury,Otago,SouthlandInterpreting Qualification NZSL Interpreting CertificateYear of Qualification 1985Working Languages NZSL,EnglishOther Relevant Qualifications Teacher of the Deaf 2000SLIANZ PD Points Achieved YesSLIANZ Tuakana YesMelanie Brown (nee Archibald)-Town/City AucklandRegion AucklandInterpreting Qualification Diploma in Sign Language InterpretingYear of Qualification 2009Melissa Simchowitz-Town/City WellingtonRegion WellingtonWilling to travel to Auckland,TaranakiInterpreting Qualification Bachelor of Arts (NZSL-English Interpreting)Year of Qualification 2014Working Languages NZSL,EnglishContact Details melissasimchowitz@gmail.comSLIANZ PD Points Achieved YesSLIANZ Tuakana YesMelody Faaiu-Town/City AucklandRegion AucklandInterpreting Qualification Diploma in Sign Language InterpretingYear of Qualification 2009Mireille Vale-Town/City WellingtonRegion WellingtonWilling to travel to WellingtonInterpreting Qualification Postgraduate Diploma in BSL/ English InterpretingYear of Qualification 2005Working Languages NZSL,EnglishOther Relevant Qualifications MA in Sign Linguistics 1995 PhD in Applied Linguistics 2017Contact Details 021-0557270SLIANZ PD Points Achieved NoSLIANZ Tuakana YesOther Information Currently unavailable for interpreting work until 2022.Other Sign Languages BSLOther Spoken Languages DutchAlternative Name MickySanya Rowe-Town/City ChristchurchRegion CanterburyWilling to travel to Northland,Auckland,Waikato,Bay of Plenty,Hawkes Bay,Gisborne,Taranaki,Wellington,Marlborough,West Coast,Canterbury,Otago,SouthlandWorking Languages NZSL,EnglishOther Relevant Qualifications Diploma In New Zealand Sign Language - 2010SLIANZ PD Points Achieved NoNichola Robertson-Town/City ChristchurchRegion CanterburyWilling to travel to Auckland,Hawkes Bay,Wellington,Nelson,West Coast,Otago,SouthlandInterpreting Qualification Diploma in Sign Language InterpretingYear of Qualification 1997Working Languages NZSL,EnglishContact Details 0274381899SLIANZ PD Points Achieved YesSLIANZ Tuakana YesOther Information interpreter.robertson@gmail.com (happy to travel)Nicola Casey (Derraik)-Town/City AucklandRegion AucklandInterpreting Qualification Diploma in Sign Language InterpretingYear of Qualification 1996Nicola Clements-Region WellingtonWilling to travel to AucklandWorking Languages NZSL,EnglishOther Sign Languages BSLPhillipa Shatford-Town/City ChristchurchRegion CanterburyWilling to travel to Auckland,Wellington,Tasman,Nelson,Marlborough,West Coast,Canterbury,Otago,SouthlandInterpreting Qualification Diploma in Sign Language InterpretingYear of Qualification 2007Working Languages NZSL,EnglishOther Relevant Qualifications Postgraduate Diploma in Interpreting (Macquarie University) 2012. Bachelor of Arts (University of Canterbury) 2003.Contact Details 021 226 2400 or chchinterpreter@Gmail.comSLIANZ PD Points Achieved Yes