Published by the Deaf Association of New Zealand Inc., Auckland, 2001, 293 pages.

The title describes the special linguistic culture of the Deaf Community served by the Deaf Association of New Zealand. This book traces the development of the small groups of volunteers into the present national organisation with twelve branch offices, and records the Assocition's achievements and ongoing advocacy in diverse fields. The cultural interests and successes of the Deaf community are recorded, with profiles of many of the Deaf and hearing people who have contributed to the development of the organisation.