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2006
video – Taonga source: DEAFinitely Youth Group

2nd National Deaf Youth Camp, 2006

Footage of the 2nd National Deaf Youth Camp was during 25 September to 30 September 2006, with 50 participants. The event was organised by Christchurch Deaf Youth Club which was set up after the 1st National Deaf Youth Camp.
DEAFinitely Youth Group
NZSL Stories
  • Keethan Sundar
2000
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts

First National Deaf Womens’ Sevens Tournament

On an Easter Friday afternoon, 22 April 2000, for the first time in history the National Deaf Women’s Seven Tournament was played between the Southern and Central teams at the Canterbury Rugby League Stadium.
Rodney Roberts
1980
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Basketball Deaf Club, 1980

Manawatu Deaf Society
1983
video – Taonga source: Dulcie McKie

News Review – Deaf Student on Holiday

News Review features Stephen Leach, an Auckland Deaf student studying at Gallaudet College (now Gallaudet University).
Dulcie McKie
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
2014
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Absolutely Positively Windy Deaf: September 2014

Wellington Deaf Society

Preserving our tāonga – our NZSL history and language.

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2016
video – Taonga source: Attitude Pictures

NZSL has become an integral part of Coffee Educators

Not long after opening Co-Ed Cafe and the associated training school, Claire Matheson began running courses for students of Newlands College Deaf Unit. NZSL is now used in meetings and training, and they have menus in sign language.
Attitude Pictures
2017
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union

Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby, 2017

Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
1984
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: June 1984 (Vol. 21, No. 2)

NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Hunt
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Vintage Clock Tea Caddy Spoon: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 1959
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Graded Fours

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell

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2023
video – Taonga source: Speak Up Kōrerotia

Speak Up Kōrerotia – Deaf Education in Aotearoa

This special NZSL Week show looks at the history and progression of deaf education in Aotearoa over time, from the oral method of communication taught for decades to the current use and teaching of NZSL. We interview Kay Drew (former teacher at the Van Asch Deaf Education Centre in Christchurch, and a CODA - child of deaf adults) and Sara Pivac Alexander (Te Herenga Waka Victoria University)
Speak Up Kōrerotia
1983
video – Taonga source: Sue Penman

NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Dunedin 1983

A good crowd gathers to the deep south, Dunedin for the NZ Deaf Sports Convention in 1983.
Sue Penman
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
1991
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club, Host Committee, Easter 1991

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
1977
video – Taonga source: Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision

Outreach Drama Workshop

Written and directed by Kelston School for Deaf Children Standard 3 students, the play depicts a girl's nightmare in which she is abducted by aliens and encounters witches, Frankenstein's Monster and various other creatures.
Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision
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.

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1984-85
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Mini Booklet: NZ and USA sign language alphabet, in preparation for the upcoming XV World Deaf Games 1985

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Susie Ovens
  • Pam Croskery
2014
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union

Team Photo: 21st National Deaf Rugby Tournament, Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, 2014

Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Est. 2000s
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society 8 Ball Pool Club: Best Female Player of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Shirley Bregmen
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: May 1991

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
1974
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Hostel for deaf out of funds, faces closure

Balmoral's Deaf Welfare Centre will be forced to close its hostel next week unless it gets financial help.
Auckland Deaf Society

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1999
publication – Taonga source: Deaf Education History Aotearoa NZ

Yearbook: van Asch Deaf Education Centre, 1999

Deaf Education History Aotearoa NZ
1999
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Framed Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society – Our completed Clubroom

Manawatu Deaf Society
Deaf Rugby in New Zealand
Deaf Rugby in New Zealand
Deaf Rugby in New Zealand
Collection

Deaf Rugby in New Zealand

New Zealand loves its rugby, and the Deaf community is no exception. The Deaf rugby battlefield has seen many epic regional and international clashes, and the rivalries are intense right up to the final whistle! Collection of archival items related to Deaf rugby with videos, images, articles and NZSL stories!
New Zealand Deaf Rugby
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Schischka
  • Richard Hay
  • John Mansell
1984
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Ephpheta: Spring 1984 (Vol. 7, No. 3)

St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
2019
article – Taonga source: Nelson Mail.

Alarm at cuts in support services for Nelson deaf community

Members of Nelson's deaf community say cutbacks in support services from Deaf Aotearoa have left them without access to crucial interpreting help, leaving some in vulnerable situations.
Nelson Mail.

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1990
article – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Trying to keep St Dominics

An attempt is being made to keep the St Dominics complex - the house, hostel wind and teaching facilities - as a Feilding-owned business or trust.
St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
1991
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts

Let the battle begin! Wellington vs Auckland Deaf rugby league at Lower Hutt

The Wellington Deaf rugby league team host their Auckland rivals in Lower Hutt. The match was closely fought!
Rodney Roberts
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
Est. 1941
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Swindale Rose Bowl: Wellington Deaf Club Table Tennis Championship

Wellington Deaf Society
2006
article – Taonga source: NZ Catholic

Deaf community gathers to honour teacher and friend

The deaf community of the lower North Island gathered in Palmerston North on the last weekend of September to honour a teacher and chaplain, mentor and friend who has worked with the deaf since 1972.
1990
video – Taonga source: Victoria University of Wellington

Miss Auckland Deaf Beauty Queen Contest

Amateur footage of the Miss Auckland Deaf Beauty Queen Contest held at the Auckland Deaf Centre 1990.
Victoria University of Wellington

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