Est. 1971
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Society Badminton: Women
2002
Images – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf Rugby
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Rugby v Australia Deaf, Sydney, 2002
1992
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: March 1992
NZSL Stories
1980s
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Souvenir Badge: New Zealand Flag
NZSL Stories
1995
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive
The inaugural Deaf Festival is hosted at Kelston Deaf Education Centre
Deaf children are taught drama skills by two Deaf visitors from the UK, in preparation for their show at the opening night of the inaugural Deaf Festival, hosted by Kelston Deaf Education Centre.
Preserving our tāonga – our NZSL history and language.
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star
Action in the World Games for the Deaf basketball tournament at Cowles Stadium
New Zealand was beaten by Australia in the basketball at Cowles Stadium today, 76-63. The New Zealand captain, Tony McGill, put the first points on the board with an impressive three pointer but the Kiwis could not keep the pressure on.
NZSL Stories
1959
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton
Parent’s Day at Kelston School for the Deaf (1959)
Annual Parent’s Day at Kelston School for the Deaf, with rides (horses, fire tank and alike!), performances and end-of-year prizes.
2010
video – Taonga source: Attitude Pictures
The Berry Family: Part 2
We take you into the home of the Berrys and look at the lives of deaf New Zealanders. Playing poker is one of this family’s favourite pastimes!
NZSL Stories
Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Society’s Most Popular Member of the Year
1982
article – Taonga source: NZ Woman’s Weekly
Mime put to use
Susie Ovens, born 97% deaf, uses mime as one of the many methods to relate to the hearing world. She is also a member of the “Deaf Sign Singers”, a group of 11 deaf people who perform sign language to music.
NZSL Stories
Help us name people in videos!
2002
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Pocket Patch: Māori / Pacific Deaf Rugby Invitational XV
NZSL Stories
1994
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Japanese Deaf group visits Christchurch Deaf Club
It's a Friday evening and the Christchurch Deaf Club is where its happening! A tour group of 24 Deaf Japanese visitors make CDC a must-visit on their New Zealand itinerary.
1978
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club, 1978
NZSL Stories
1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Pennant: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
NZSL Stories
2002
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Plaque: In Appreciation, Auckland Deaf Society – Inaugural Deaf Rugby World Championship
NZSL Stories
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1988
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: June 1988 (Vol. 11, No. 1)
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Barbara Hazelwood, Team Manageress, NZ Deaf Women’s Basketball, Bronze Winner
NZSL Stories
2002
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section
Memories of Patreena Bryan
Patreena Bryan (also known as Pat, with her sign name being TAP – a play on her name) is filmed at AUT talking to NZSL interpreting students. Married with two sons, Patreena talks about her schooling days at Titirangi and her involvement with the Deaf community.
NZSL Stories
2016
article – Taonga source: The Northern Advocate
Danger for deaf drives campaign
A Northland advocate is behind a campaign to get deaf-friendly fire alarms installed in public buildings, after a deaf university student was left behind during a drill. Whangarei's Kim Robinson, chairman of Deaf Action New Zealand, is driving the petition to make visual fire alarms - similar to what many deaf people have in their homes - mandatory in public buildings.
2014
video – Taonga source: Ministry of Education
Ko Wai Au? Who Am I? See My Voice?
A video with six rangatahi communicating their stories of being young Turi Māori (Māori Deaf). The topics they discuss include recognition and acknowledgement of Deaf people in the past, Dame Whina Cooper and the impact of Kelston Deaf Education Centre.
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Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Forman Bros Cup: Goaler of the Year – Basketball
NZSL Stories
1959
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton
Sports Day at Kelston School for the Deaf
The School for Deaf annual sports day is held at Kelston with athletics, long jumping, relay races and performances.
NZSL Stories
1964
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball “B” Team, 1964
NZSL Stories
1983
video – Taonga source: Dulcie McKie
Bruce McHattie encourages Deaf to donate at the Auckland Telethon
Bruce McHattie from Auckland Deaf Society participates in the 1983 Telethon in Auckland, aimed at fundraising for a specific cause. Deaf people could be involved too, and make donations by calling a specific number via their TTY and state their donation.
1992
article – Taonga source: Western Leader
Deaf learn Maori culture
A Maori house of learning for deaf children was opened at the Kelston Deaf Education Centre in Auckland yesterday after many hours of voluntary work by deaf adults and pupils.
Everyone has a story to tell.
1996
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Polo Shirt: Northern Deaf Golf – NZ Deaf Games
NZSL Stories
2008
Object – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Banner: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, Winners 2008, National Deaf Rugby Inter-Zonal Championships
Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Women’s Singles
1978
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Team, 1978
NZSL Stories
1969
video – Taonga source: Janice and Gary Howard
Annual Auckland Picnic at Orewa, 1969
Members of the Auckland Deaf Society and friends attend the annual picnic at Orewa Beach in March 1969.
NZSL Stories
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