1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star
Games’ wave of friendship
The 1989 "friendly games" are underway. That is the unoffical title given to the Games for the Deaf which the Minister of Health, Mr Caygill, officially opened on Saturday.
NZSL Stories
1993
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: March 1993
1970
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Badge: Auckland Deaf Society, Auckland, N.Z.
2005
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Tie: Auckland Deaf Society
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star
Deaf Games basketballers sign in
The members of New Zealand deaf team signed into the Ilam games village yesterday. First to put pen to paper was Malcolm Clausen, watched by other members of the men's basketball team.
NZSL Stories
Preserving our tāonga – our NZSL history and language.
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Key Ring: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association
NZSL Stories
1976
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Christchurch Deaf Club Basketball Club visits Hokitika, June 1976
The Christchurch Deaf Club basketball team plays a match in Hokitika in June 1976 versus a hearing team. Geoff Harker’s arm injury is a hot topic of discussion that weekend!
biography
Profile
Hemi Hema (QSM)
Hemi Hema received the Queen’s Service Medal (Q.S.M) in 2012 for his services to the Māori Deaf community. Along with Karen Pointon in the same year, Hemi was the first Māori Deaf person to receive such an honour.
Est. 2006
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZ Games for the Deaf, Millennium Trophy: Women’s Interclub Winner – 8 Ball Pool
NZSL Stories
1947
video – Taonga source: Archives New Zealand
National Film Unit visits Sumner School for the Deaf – Student life
The National Film Unit visits Sumner School for the Deaf to film a typical day at the school.
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biography
Profile
Mary Johnson (MNZM)
Mary has contributed to the Deaf community as a hardworking and willing volunteer for over 50 years. She was recognised in the 2010 New Years Honours list when she was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM). She was a founding member of the Otago Deaf Society, where she served as president, and was also a founding member of the Manawatu Deaf Club.
1984
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton
Auckland Schools for Deaf: 45th Reunion
Brief footage of the crowd at Kelston for its 45th reunion. The Auckland weather holds up for the outdoor festivities!
NZSL Stories
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Basketball: Gary Howard Cup – Best Women Player of the Year
NZSL Stories
1993
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
A look around the Armagh Street clubroom whilst the ceiling is being painted
A tour around the 323a Armagh Street clubroom filled with memories, trophies, photos, and a framed letter from Helen Keller. Jo Smith is working in the office that day, with Tom Still painting the inside ceiling.
1953
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
NZ Deaf Sports Convention Christchurch 1953
The 1953 New New Zealand Deaf Sports Convention is held in Christchurch, with sports, fun, and day trips.
NZSL Stories
Do you have films, photos or papers about the Deaf World?
1990
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Autumn/Winter 1990 (Vol. 24, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press
Twelve sports form busy programme
A summary of each sport featuring in the upcoming VXI World Deaf Games in Christchurch – soccer, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, handball, track and field, wrestling, cycling, swimming and badminton, with New Zealand contenders for medals.
NZSL Stories
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Fishing Trophy: Lake Ferry
Est. 2010
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Championship Pairs
NZSL Stories
1993
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Advanced computer data base backs NZ’s first sign language dictionary
Managing editor Professor Graeme Kennedy said the project had developed the most advanced computer database in the world for analysing and recording sign language.
NZSL Stories
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1980s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Basketball Singlet: Manawatu Deaf Society Men’s Basketball
1994
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Central Districts Deaf Cricket 1994 – 1995
1990
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Kiwis vs Roos: Deaf Rugby League
Footage of rugby league training, haka practice, game planning, changing room preparations, and actual game footage of all three matches between the Deaf Kiwis and Australian teams, and even a visit to the hospital for an injured Kiwi player!
NZSL Stories
Est. 1978
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Hanley Shield: Auckland Deaf Dramatic Competition
NZSL Stories
2016
video – Taonga source: Attitude Pictures
The Deaf Rugby Team: Part One
The first of a three-part series about the Marlins; a group of rugby mad Kiwi blokes who all happen to be Deaf.
Everyone has a story to tell.
1965
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: October 1965
NZSL Stories
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star
Games ideal world
To most of the athletes attending the sixteenth World Games for the Deaf the social side of the event is as important as the competition. For the 10 days of the games the athletes and deaf officials are living in their ideal world – using their form of communication.
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
2016
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2016 (Vol. 38, No. 3)
1984
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1984
NZSL Stories
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