1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Pennant: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, January 1989
NZSL Stories
1987
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Women’s Basketball, 1987
NZSL Stories
1980
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Basketball, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1980
NZSL Stories
1985
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Pam and Kaz take life in their stride
Says Pam: “I think for me I live in two worlds and have two languages, the deaf language and the hearing language. I speak the deaf language because I was brought up with it.”
Est. 1976
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: The Mansell Cup – Heaviest Snapper
NZSL Stories
1987
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Vintage Clock Tea Caddy Spoon: Manawatu Deaf Society 25th Anniversary
1982
article – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Teletext helps hard of hearing
Television New Zealand has begun experimental transmission aimed at introducing a new service which will improve viewing enjoyment for the hard of hearing. Called Teletext, it is intended for daily transmission by next year.
Est. 1961
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Brian Tewsley Memorial Trophy – Aggregate Points
NZSL Stories
1988
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Key Ring: Wellington Deaf Society 50 Years, 1938-1988
1987
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: March 1987 (Vol. 9, No. 4)
1982
article – Taonga source: Sunday Times
Young thugs beat up deaf mute Olgerts
Fifty-nine year old Olgerts Rublish was beaten up the other night on his way home from the pub. He didn't go to the police or to a doctor. He just picked himself up and went home to bed. He just wants to know 'why'?
1985
video – Taonga source: Tony Walton
Badminton singles at WGD 1985: Post-game analysis
Watch the New Zealanders on court at the World Games for the Deaf in Los Angeles! Doug Croskery, Jonathan Anton and Janet Watts each give a post-game commentary on the outcome of badminton matches played by Carolyn Hamlin, Lindsay Bamford and Penny Went.
NZSL Stories
1986
publication – Taonga source: Deaf Education History Aotearoa NZ
Hostel News: van Asch College, 1986
1983
article – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Cook tragedy feared
Seven deaf and mute Japanese climbers are angry at newly knighted Prime Minister, Sir Robert Muldoon, ordering them down from Mt Cook yesterday, says a leading mountain guide.
1980
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Centenary Flag: van Asch College 1880-1980
Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Anton Cup, Men’s Singles – Round Robin
NZSL Stories
1981
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
WDG Köln 1981 team returns home
The NZ team returns from the XIV World Games for the Deaf, Köln, Germany 1981.
NZSL Stories
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star
First record falls in swimming
New Zealand swimmers Kathryn Olsson and Anva Cosgrove made their first appearance in the pool in the 100m freestyle. They finished fifth in their respective heats and failed to make the finals.
NZSL Stories
Est. 1986
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Men’s Singles
NZSL Stories
1995
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
38th New Zealand Games for the Deaf: Wellington, Labour Weekend 1995
NZSL Stories
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Sir Woolf Fisher Memorial Trophy: Auckland Deaf Sportsman of The Year
NZSL Stories
1979
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Trans-Tasman Games hosted in Christchurch, 1979
Opening ceremony of the Trans-Tasman Games, Including a traditional Maori welcome for the Australian team.
Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society: Married v Singles Cricket
1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Souvenir Spoon: 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch 1989
NZSL Stories
Est. 1987
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club: Jim Eaton Trophy – Goaler of the Year
NZSL Stories
1980
article – Taonga source: Zealandia
Deaf sponsor nun on trip of faith
The Wellington Catholic Deaf Association is sending a Dominican nun to conferences in Hamburg and Manchester.
NZSL Stories
1982
article – Taonga source: NZ Woman’s Weekly
Pat’s deafness helps others
The new field officer for the deaf, Pat says “…deaf people are not morons.”
NZSL Stories
1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Pennant: 4th Trans-Tasman Deaf Games, Winner – Lawn Bowls
1984
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring 1984 (Vol. 21, No. 3)
NZSL Stories
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Feilding Hotel and Deaf Society: Friendship Challenge Trophy – Darts