1987
publication – Taonga source: Deaf Education History Aotearoa NZ
Yearbook: van Asch College, 1987
1991
article – Taonga source: The Chronicle
Coping with deafness in a hearing world
Cushla and Brian talk about their lives – being Deaf, their experiences at school, employment, and communication.
Est. 2012
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Sign Talent Quest
NZSL Stories
1978
video – Taonga source: Susie Ovens
Suzanne Ovens on Star Zone!
Susie Ovens, a 12-year-old Deaf girl, participates in ‘Star Zone’ showcasing her miming and theatre skills. Susie wins the New Zealand grand prize and a trip to Melbourne, Australia to participate in another show. At the time of her victory there were no communicators or NZSL interpreters, leaving Susie to figure out at the end of the show whether she had won!
1954
article – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
ARCHIBISHOP OFFICIATES
A solemn and impressive ceremony was witnessed last Sunday at St. Dominic's School for the Deaf, near Feilding, when the Catholic Prelate, His Grace Archbishop P.T.B. McKeefry blessed the new building at the school.
Preserving our tāonga – our NZSL history and language.
1982
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Banner: 3rd Trans-Tasman Games for the Deaf – New Zealand v Australia, January 1982
2003
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union 2003, Winner of 4th National Women Deaf Sevens Tournament, Dunedin
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: June 1991
NZSL Stories
1951
video – Taonga source: Owen Gibbons
Day trip to Helensville Hot Pools
A group of Deaf people make a trip to the Helensville Hot Pools 1951.
1982
article – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Coping in a hearing world
Rachel Noble and Donna Allen, both 17 and profoundly deaf, talk about their experiences in education.
Help us name people in videos!
1973
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1973
NZSL Stories
Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Anton Cup, Men’s Singles – Round Robin
NZSL Stories
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press
Advertisement: 120,000 cheers
National Provident is proud to be the sole sponsor of the New Zealand team contesting the 16th World Games for the Deaf in Christchurch.
NZSL Stories
1989
article – Taonga source: NZ Herald
Deaf ‘denied basic rights’ in courts
A fight has begun against a justice system which some deaf people regard as denying them basic human rights.
1970
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1970 (Vol. 7, No. 4)
NZSL Stories
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1992
article – Taonga source: Nelson Mail
Living in a silent world
This week is Deaf Awareness Week. Nelson Mail reporter interviewed two women from Nelson's deaf community this week: Fliss Maera and Susan Thomas. The Nelson Club has between 25 to 30 members.
NZSL Stories
1990
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Sash: Miss New Zealand Deaf 1990 – Winner
1980
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Bob Scott Memorial Shield (Badminton), 1980
NZSL Stories
2000
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Host Committee, Millennium NZ Games for the Deaf, 2000
NZSL Stories
1990
video – Taonga source: Richard Hay
Miss Deaf Auckland!
The Auckland Deaf community gathers for the Miss Deaf Auckland competition, organised by Adrienne Killen. The top three are selected to represent Auckland in the upcoming Miss Deaf New Zealand pageant.
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2021
article – Taonga source: The Northern Advocate
Deaf community rally for fully funded sign language interpreters at festivals and events
Northland's deaf community are rallying to get sign language interpreters at major events, anniversaries and festivals such as Waitangi Day and Anzac Day commemorations. Deaf Action NZ and Tū Tāngata Turi want the Government to fully fund New Zealand sign language interpreters for formal coverage of events, along with social interpreting throughout the day.
1996
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive
A look into the new bilingual approach at Kelston Deaf Education Centre
One of the goals of 1996’s Deaf Awareness Week was to better educate New Zealanders about New Zealand Sign Language, and as part of this, One Network News visited Kelston Deaf Education Centre in Auckland. KDEC which has a new bilingual teaching method using both NZSL and English.
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Ladies Singles – Darts
Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society: Married v Singles Cricket
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press
TVNZ taken to task
The chairman of the Hillary Commission, Sir Ronald Scott, has joined in the chorus of criticism over television coverage of the World Games for the Deaf. He said Television New Zealand was insensitive to the needs of the deaf when covering the Games.
NZSL Stories
Everyone has a story to tell.
2003
video – Taonga source: DEAFinitely Youth Group
The first Wallace Williams Comedy Evening kicks off!
The first ever Wallace Williams Comedy Evening kicks off in 2003, as a fundraiser for Deaf Youth to attend the WFD Congress in Montreal, Canada.
NZSL Stories
1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Athletics Pennant: 29th N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, Palmerston North
NZSL Stories
2015
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Souvenir Pen: Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls Club – 40th Anniversary, 1975-2015
2013
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2013 (Vol. 35, No. 2)
1991
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Christchurch Deaf Basketball Club: Shipwreck Fancy Dress Party, 20 April 1991
A shipwreck themed fancy dress party – a basketball fundraiser – was organised by the Christchurch Deaf Basketball Club. There are pirates aplenty and dress parades with the best dressed going to Graham Hammond and Joyce Ferguson.
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