1988
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive
Spot On interview of Deaf actor in ‘Strangers’
'Strangers' was a TVNZ-produced drama series for children, with one Deaf character played by 7-year-old Sonia Pivac. Reporter Phil Keoghan, from ‘Spot On’, interviews Sonia about being the only Deaf actor in the drama.
1989
article – Taonga source: The Dominion
‘Real’ sign language studied
Deaf people have evolved a sophisticated language which is little understood by hearing people and is officially ignored, according to American linguist Marianne Collins-Ahlgren.
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Table Tennis Club: T.G. Kane Cup – Men’s Double
NZSL Stories
1985
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Souvenir Patch: Los Angeles 85, World Games for Deaf
NZSL Stories
Est. 1992
Collection
Rūaumoko Komiti – Turi Māori
Tihei mauri ora! Turi Māori are here! SignDNA is proud to present the Turi Māori collection of historic video taonga. The majority of the content of the Turi Māori collection was donated by the Rūaumoko Komiti, with invaluable footage of wānanga, hikoi, and other important korero.
Preserving our tāonga – our NZSL history and language.
2007
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Framed Pocket Patch: New Zealand Deaf 8 Ball Pool
NZSL Stories
1994
video – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ex-pupils visit the old St Dominic’s school in Feilding
A tour of the old St Dominic’s school grounds in Feilding as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in April 1994. Ex-pupils explore the old school grounds and reminisce about their time here.
2012
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2012 (Vol. 34, No. 3)
1976
video – Taonga source: Sue Penman
NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Palmerston North 1976
The Christchurch team travel to Palmerston North for the NZ Deaf Sports Convention on Labour Weekend, 1976.
NZSL Stories
1981
article – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Money woes hit Deaf Games bid
The New Zealand team to compete in the World Deaf Games in West Germany later this month is $10,000 short of funds. The 20-strong team is due to buy its air travel tickets and is faced with having to borrow the deficit.
NZSL Stories
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1980s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Basketball Singlet: Manawatu Deaf Society Men’s Basketball
1985
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: Easter 1985 (Vol. 8, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
2004-2013
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Top: Auckland Deaf Indoor Bowls Club
NZSL Stories
2000
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Framed Civic Award in recognition of voluntary service to Napier: Ray Forman
NZSL Stories
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!
NZSL Stories
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Early 1990s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Hat: Wellington Deaf Rugby League
NZSL Stories
1988
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Journal: December 1988 (Vol. 2, No. 4)
NZSL Stories
1970
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1970 (Vol. 7, No. 2)
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
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Edited coverage of Auckland v Canterbury Deaf Rugby League match
Edited coverage of the Auckland v Canterbury Deaf Rugby League match held in Auckland in 1989.
NZSL Stories
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2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: February 2009
NZSL Stories
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Nelson Fairbrother Memorial: Wellington Deaf Society Indoor Bowls, Singles
Est. 2003
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Wallace Williams Memorial Trophy – Comedy
NZSL Stories
2003
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Pocket Patch: New Zealand, 4th International Deaf Lawn Bowls Championships – Durban, South Africa
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: March 1991
NZSL Stories
Everyone has a story to tell.
1991
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Souvenir Paperweight: Deaf View Conference, November 1991
1965
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Framed Suit: International Deaf Games, Washington 1965
NZSL Stories
1979
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Trans-Tasman Games hosted in Christchurch, 1979
Opening ceremony of the Trans-Tasman Games, Including a traditional Maori welcome for the Australian team.
1961
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton
Kelston School for Deaf sends its netball and rugby teams to Russell
Kelston School for Deaf sends its netball and rugby teams to Russell.
NZSL Stories
1993
publication – Taonga source: Deaf Education History Aotearoa NZ
School Magazine: van Asch College, 1993
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