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1992
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Basketball Club, 1992

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1960-80s
Object – Taonga source: John McRae

Auckland Deaf Society Life Member: John McRae’s pin and badge collection of national and international Deaf sport events

John McRae
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Terry Kane
  • Milton Reedy
  • Susie Ovens
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • Pam Croskery
1951
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Pennant: Wellington Deaf Society Basketball, 1951

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
2019
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union

Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, 26th National Deaf Rugby Inter-Zonal Championship, 2019

Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
1991
article – Taonga source: NZ Herald

The sounds of silence

Turn the light on, so I can hear what you're saying. It's an old line, but a favourite one among us hearing-impaired people, because it points up how we "hear" with our eyes as surely as blind people "see" with their fingers or their ears.
NZSL Stories
  • Patreena Bryan
  • Tony Walton

Preserving our tāonga – our NZSL history and language.

Find out more! 

Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Walbran Cup, Most Improved Player

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
1976
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Men’s Basketball Club, 1976

Manawatu Deaf Society
1965
video – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Twenty-One Years: St Dominic’s at Feilding

A look at St Dominic’s School for the Deaf twenty-one years after its opening at Dover Street, to its relocation to Feilding. ‘Twenty-One Years’ features speech therapy, classroom activities and ballet, swimming and sewing lessons, as well as its infamous Gala Day and a Mass in its Chapel.
St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
2002
video – Taonga source: Inside Out

Inside Out: Inaugural World Deaf Rugby Championship

Inside Out features the inaugural World Deaf Rugby Championship, including coverage of the final between New Zealand and Wales at Eden Park, Auckland in 2002.
Inside Out
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
1989
article – Taonga source: Kerry Titcombe

Kiwis praised for friendliness

Kiwis were the friendliest people on Earth, the president of the International Silent Sport, Mr Jerald Jordan, told the opening of the sixteenth World Games for the Deaf on Saturday.
Kerry Titcombe
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton

Help us name people in videos!

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1988
article – Taonga source: NZ Woman’s Weekly

They’re naturals for the part

A production this month of the play Children of a Lesser God in Auckland will feature two deaf actors, Bryan Williams and Sheila Gibbons. And the starring role will be played, for the second time, by Gloss actress Miranda Harcourt.
NZSL Stories
  • Susie Ovens
  • Shona McGhie
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: November 1989

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
  • Terry Kane
  • Jeff Went
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Colleen Norris
  • Susie Ovens
2009
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Medal: 21st Summer Deaflympics, Taipei 2009

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Michael Lynch
  • Shona McGhie
1971
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

16th Annual NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Christchurch

The Manawatu Deaf Club Athletic Team practice with coach Keith Gordon. This footage covers the athletic training session.
Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Framed Pocket Patch: Northern Zone Deaf 8 Ball Pool Club

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Terry Kane
  • Shona McGhie
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Tony Walton

Do you have films, photos or papers about the Deaf World?

Yes, I do!  

1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Pennant: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball Club: 25th Jubilee, 1950-1975

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
2015
article – Taonga source: The Wellingtonian

Sign language menu tests guests

CQ Restaurant in Cuba St has launched a NZSL menu where guests sign to order their meal. Talia Carlisle tests her knowledge during NZSL Week.
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Club Tournament

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
1973
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post

Telephones For The Deaf Are Opening Up A New World Of Communication

A revolutionary device which opens up a whole new world for those born deaf is now being demonstrated in Wellington. New Zealand is the only second country in the world to adopt the system so far.
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press

World Games for the Deaf: Tuesday 10 January 1989

A full page update from The Press, on the results from the World Games for the Deaf - Tuesday 10 January. Wrestlers impress; Soviets scoop six gold medals; Finalnd polished volleyball team; Americans upset; Japan succeeds in table tennis; Britain's Lee steals swimming limelight; Americans upset.
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went

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1975
video – Taonga source: Sue Penman

NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Christchurch 1975

The Deaf community gather in Christchurch for the NZ Deaf Sports Convention in Labour Weekend, 1975.
Sue Penman
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
1968
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1968 (Vol. 5, No. 3)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
1976
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1976

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Doug Croskery
  • Tony Walton
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Ten Pin Bowling Club: Overall High Series (Scratch)

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • Ruth Jessep
1992
article – Taonga source: Sunday Times

Ivan’s story perfectly told

A review of 'The Remand of Ivan Curry', a docudrama about the deaf man held on remand for 2 years accused of murdering his nephew.

Everyone has a story to tell.

Share yours! 

2009
video – Taonga source: Asia Downunder

Sign of the times

We meet Kaori Kobayashi, the first Asian Deaf Teacher in New Zealand.
Asia Downunder
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
1956
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton

Picnic by the Parau Camp House

Titirangi students and their families picnic at the Parau Camp House in West Auckland. The property was purchased in 1955 and groups of children, teachers and parents spent many a happy weekend here.
Susan Hamilton
NZSL Stories
  • Patreena Bryan
2020
article – Taonga source: Stuff

I feel included’: How press briefings with NZSL are making a difference

For many people in the Deaf community, the coronavirus pandemic was the most they had ever seen their language on television. But its meant more than simply accessing information – it includes the Deaf community in conversations.
Stuff
Est. 2002
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Golf Club: Shit Stirrer

Manawatu Deaf Society
1972
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Open Indoor Bowls Championship for the Deaf, Hamilton 1972

A trip to Hamilton for the 1972 Open Indoor Bowls Championship for the Deaf provides a snapshot of NZ at the time. A road trip, sporting events, and a day out relaxing at various attractions presents what seems to be a fun weekend.
Manawatu Deaf Society

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