2003
video – Taonga source: Mary Johnson
Memories of Owen Gibbons
Owen Gibbons shares some life experiences in this video shot at his home in Auckland. Using various photographs and props, Owen touches on his many Deaf related involvements and memories, including his times at Deaf school, his working life, his passion for Deaf sports and his family.
Est. 1977
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Gordon Cup: Most Improved Basketball Player
1980
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Bob Scott Memorial Shield (Badminton), 1980
NZSL Stories
1973
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1973 (Vol. 10, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
Est. 1941
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Swindale Rose Bowl: Wellington Deaf Club Table Tennis Championship
Preserving our tāonga – our NZSL history and language.
1987
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Vintage Clock Tea Caddy Spoon: Manawatu Deaf Society 25th Anniversary
1989
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Deaf Kiwis abroad!
Deaf New Zealanders take timeout for some sightseeing during a trip to the first, week-long Deaf Way conference in 1989 in Washington DC, USA.
Est. 1980s
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE
The Sign Singing Superstars
Throughout the early 1980s, the New Zealand Deaf community created two sign singing supergroups: The Sign Singers from Auckland, and The Silent Singers from Christchurch. These two groups pioneered Sign Singing as an art form and gained considerable public admiration for their efforts. Both groups made appearances on national Telethon events, and the Auckland group also were regulars on the Stars on Sunday programme, making more appearances than any other single group.
1981
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, 1981
NZSL Stories
1989
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
News Review covers some difficult topics
Ava Buzzard presents more news in NZSL during the weekly News Review TV show. This segment covered a news report that aired directly after partial coverage of the 16th World Games for the Deaf in Christchurch.
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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.
1994
article – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Deaf petition to Telecom
Poor access to emergency services for the deaf could result in a death unless some action is taken soon, say advocates for the deaf. A petition has just been launched to ask Telecom to provide a relay service for that deaf people can call for help.
NZSL Stories
1949
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Adult Deaf Society Table Tennis Team, 1949; Winners N.Z. Deaf Societies Teams Championship Shield
NZSL Stories
2004
video – Taonga source: Rūaumoko Komiti
A Day in the Life of Rūaumoko Marae
Insight into the preparations that go into a powhiri onto Rūaumoko Marae, and rare footage of the powhiri itself, followed by an interview with Patrick Thompson.
1987
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Tea Cutlery Souvenir Kit: Manawatu Deaf Society’s 25th Anniversary
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1968
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Indoor Bowls badge, 1968
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
1972
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Open Indoor Bowls Championship for the Deaf, Hamilton 1972
A trip to Hamilton for the 1972 Open Indoor Bowls Championship for the Deaf provides a snapshot of NZ at the time. A road trip, sporting events, and a day out relaxing at various attractions presents what seems to be a fun weekend.
1996
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Women’s Basketball Team, Victorian Tour of New Zealand, April 1996
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press
TVNZ attacked for Games ‘disservice’
Organisers of the Sixteenth World Games for the Deaf are disappointed with the lack of television coverage. The chairman of the organising committee has accused Television New Zealand of doing a "disservice" to the New Zealand public by not providing more coverage of events.
NZSL Stories
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1989
article – Taonga source: The Press
Twelve sports form busy programme
A summary of each sport featuring in the upcoming VXI World Deaf Games in Christchurch – soccer, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, handball, track and field, wrestling, cycling, swimming and badminton, with New Zealand contenders for medals.
NZSL Stories
Est. 2002
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Golf Club: Shit Stirrer
1992
article – Taonga source: The Dominion
Needs of deaf people given ‘low’ priority
New Zealand Sign Language must be given official recognition as a language or it will die, Deaf Association President Jennifer Brain says.
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.
1981
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Tee Shirt: International Year of Disabled Persons, Wellington Deaf Society, 1981
Everyone has a story to tell.
1984
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Rosette: DEAF SOCIETY WELLINGTON, 1984
NZSL Stories
Est. 1992
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Basketball Club: Anton Cup – Most Improved Player of the Year
NZSL Stories
1987
article – Taonga source: Mary Johnson
Getting Message Over For The Deaf
Threading a needle needs a straight eye with a steady hand, which 15-year-old Susan Ovens illustrated through mime at the closing function of Deaf Awareness Week on Sunday. The Deaf Awareness Week function was held in the Downtown complex in Auckland. The Governor General's speech was translated into sign language by the president of the New Zealand Association of the Deaf, Mr B.McHattie.
NZSL Stories
1987
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls Club, 1987
2000
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Manawatu Deaf community farewells Terry O’Brien
The Manawatu Deaf community thanks Terry O’Brien for his service as a Teacher of the Deaf. Terry taught for over 30 years at Freyberg High School in Palmerston North which had a Deaf Unit that St Dominic’s pupils often went on to attend.
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