1985
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Netball Club, 1985
NZSL Stories
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
1992
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
The beginnings of Easter Deaf Rugby: Northern Region vs Southern Region
The second game of 15-a-side Deaf rugby tournament in New Zealand: Southern Region seek to avenge their earlier defeat to the Northern Region.
Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
M.D.S Shona Beamsley Cup: Men’s Singles
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society Lorraine Nilsson Trophy: Men’s Highest Points
Preserving our tāonga – our NZSL history and language.
1991
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Wellington Deaf Basketball Team, New Zealand Deaf Games 1991
NZSL Stories
1998
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
First Test: New Zealand Deaf vs Australia Deaf Netball
The grit! The determination! The hours of practice! Finally it’s game day for the first Deaf Netball New Zealand versus Australia in Manawatu. Watch highlights of the gameplay followed by expert post-match analysis and limbo shenanigans at MDS. Good times.
Est. 1982
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society Inc: Sportsperson of Year
Est. 2005
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
DEAFinitely Youth Group Comedy Competition: Best Female Performer
2004
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section
Memories of Ava Buzzard (2004)
Ava Buzzard talks about commuting to school via her father’s motorbike, home signs, signing and oralism, and the next generation of signers.
Help us name people in videos!
1983
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: January 1983 (Vol. 20, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
1992
article – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf wing ‘alive and well’
St Dominic's Wing for Deaf Children is alive and well and integrated with St Joseph's School in Feilding, says principal Sister Gemma.
Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Barkla Cup, Women’s Doubles
NZSL Stories
1998
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Netball Uniform: New Zealand Deaf Netball
1981
video – Taonga source: Dulcie McKie
Sign Singers at Telethon 1981
The popular Sign Singers are the first act to perform at the 1981 Telethon Live at the Auckland Town Hall.
NZSL Stories
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2012
video – Taonga source: Attitude Pictures
Deaf Politician Mojo Mathers
Mojo Mathers is New Zealand's first Deaf Member of Parliament. She's using her position to advocate on disability, but she's battled her own prejudices.
1981
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Deaf athletes visit Disneyland en route to the World Games for the Deaf in Köln!
New Zealand athletes stopover at Los Angeles on the way to the World Games for the Deaf in Köln, and make the most of the trip with a visit to Disneyland!
NZSL Stories
1990
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Rugby League Football Club, New Zealand vs Australia, Three Test Series, 1990
NZSL Stories
1992
Images – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf Rugby
Team Photo: National Deaf Sevens Tournament, 1992
1957
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Souvenir Cigarette Bowl: International Silent Games, brought back from New Zealand’s first deaf athlete
NZSL Stories
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2006
article – Taonga source: Unknown
NZ sign language becomes official – Capital D for deaf?
The room is full of waving hands and exaggerated facial gestures. Even though the room is silent the dozen women are "talking" with each other just as volubly as if they were having a chinwag. It is a women's only class in New Zealand's latest offical language - NZSL.
2014
article – Taonga source: The Dominion
Fewer Kiwis can use sign language
James Whale can speak as well as any 5-year old but sometimes he lets his hand do the talking. The Wellington boy and his family are among the dwindling number of Kiwis who can use NZSL.
1978
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
New Zealand Catholic Deaf Newsletter: December 1978 (Vol. 1, No. 3)
NZSL Stories
Est. 1965
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Ladies Table Tennis Championships
NZSL Stories
1969
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Runner Has Left But Tour Fund Short
Coventry who will contest the 5000 and 10,000 metres and 15-mile modified marathon races, has perhaps the best chance for a medal in the longest event.
Everyone has a story to tell.
1983
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club, Easter 1983
NZSL Stories
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.
1969
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sport Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1969
NZSL Stories
2009
video – Taonga source: Sonia Pivac
Deaf protest against Advance Centre closure
Deaf protest against shutting down the Advance Centre, a tertiary support centre for Deaf and hearing impaired students in the Auckland region.
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Feilding Hotel and Deaf Society: Friendship Challenge Trophy – Pool
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