1965
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Basketball Singlet: New Zealand Deaf Men’s Indoor Basketball, 10th International Games for the Deaf, Washington D.C.
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press
Strong medical presence
The 1400 officials and competitors at the World Deaf Games will be well attended by a large group of medical doctors, St John Ambulance officers, physiotherapists, podiatrists and masseurs. Drug and gender tests will also be a part of the workload.
NZSL Stories
2005
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, 2005
NZSL Stories
Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Men’s Indoor Basketball: Katu Shield – Married vs Single
NZSL Stories
1993
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: September 1993
NZSL Stories
Preserving our tāonga – our NZSL history and language.
1973
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Cunniffe Memorial Cup, Basketball, Auckland 1973
NZSL Stories
1987
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Women’s Basketball, 1987
NZSL Stories
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Society (Inc) Ten Pin Bowling: Men Single Championship
2017
article – Taonga source: The Northern Advocate
Rugby: Kaikohe’s Mihaka Lemon heading on NZ Deaf Blacks tour
Mihaka Lemon is ready to pull on the black jersey as he heads aboard a plane to England for the first time. The 29-year-old will play for the New Zealand Deaf Blacks on their English tour.
2005
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Tie: Auckland Deaf Society
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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.
1981
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Bob Scott Memorial Shield (Badminton), 1981
NZSL Stories
1987
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive
News Review now includes ‘hand sign language’
In 1987, News Review became the first New Zealand programme to incorporate NZSL in its production. The show ceased in 1991 and to date, there has not been a similar programme using Deaf presenters or NZSL in full.
Est. 1971
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Jones Trophy: Manawatu Deaf Club Table Tennis
Est. 1992
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Basketball Club: Anton Cup – Most Improved Player of the Year
NZSL Stories
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1960
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball, 1960
NZSL Stories
1998
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive
Hearing Dogs for Deaf people sets up in NZ
A new scheme has begun, to train dogs to become hearing dogs for Deaf people, and also aims to have hearing dogs granted the same access rights as guide dogs for blind people.
1980-90s
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Basketball Uniform: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
NZSL Stories
1985
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: Easter 1985 (Vol. 8, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
2017
video – Taonga source: AUT Sign Language Section
Deaf Health Stories in NZSL
This project explores the experiences of Deaf New Zealanders in accessing healthcare and health information. 40 Deaf people from around New Zealand share their stories about barriers in this setting as well as strategies they have used in advocating for their right to access information, communication, and make informed decisions.
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1991
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club, Host Committee, Easter 1991
NZSL Stories
1950
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton
Titirangi School for the Deaf hosts its annual Christmas party
Deaf students dress up and parade around the back of Titirangi School for the Deaf at its annual Christmas party.
NZSL Stories
1970s
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Pennant: Auckland Deaf Society Inc. Netball Club
NZSL Stories
2008
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Zone Lawn Bowls Team, 2008
NZSL Stories
2009
article – Taonga source: Palmerston North Diocesan News
We See What You Mean – St Dominic’s past in print
A history of St Dominic's School for the Deaf was launched in March in Feilding and Auckland. 'We See What You Mean' has been the culmination of many years' work by author Dorothy Pilkington and the school's History Society Committee.
Everyone has a story to tell.
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: December 1991
NZSL Stories
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Netball, 2002
NZSL Stories
Est. 1880
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE
van Asch Deaf Education Centre (Ko Taku Reo)
van Asch Deaf Education Centre (now Ko Taku Reo; formerly Sumner School for the Deaf then van Asch School for the Deaf). The school has a long and illustrious history, with its services covering a huge geographical spread. Established in 1880, van Asch was the oldest special school establishment in New Zealand and also believed to be the oldest fully government funded residential school in the world. van Asch celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2005. It merged with Kelston Deaf Education Centre to become Ko Taku Reo in 2020.
1985
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: Christmas 1985 (Vol. 8, No. 3)
1979
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: St. Dominic’s O.B. Basketball Deaf Club, 1979
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