Dan Hanks interviews then President Kevin Pivac about the pending rebuild of Auckland Deaf Society, and goes on a tour around the old Auckland Deaf Society building, showing the good (and bad) points of the building that has been the “second home” for the Auckland Deaf Community for decades.
President gives tour of old Auckland Deaf Society building
2006 •
- Deaf Club
- TV/Media
Auckland Deaf Society President Kevin Pivac gives a tour of the Club’s building prior to its demolition and rebuild.
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Dan Hanks
Original format:
Hi-8
Reference number:
DH03-01-CE06
Copyright status:
Dan Hanks
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