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1990
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Autumn/Winter 1990 (Vol. 24, No. 1)

NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • John Hunt
1994
video – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Pilgrimage to the original St Dominic’s Wellington school

A group of past pupils visit the original Dover Street location in Island Bay, Wellington, as part of the Golden Jubilee of the founding of St Dominic’s School for the Deaf.
St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
2006
article – Taonga source: Unknown

Breaking the sound barrier

Growing up in Feilding Della Roache used to like going to the pub to pick up her dad. Now she's the bar manager at the Himatangi Beach Cosmopolitan Club. And she's deaf.
1981
article – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

News special for the deaf

New Zealand's first television programme for deaf people will be broadcast nationally from Christchurch next Saturday.
Wellington Deaf Society
1973
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Athletes Cut Records

Three national records were equalled or passed at the national Deaf Sports Convention meeting held at Mt Smart yesterday (women's 400m, men's shotput, men's 100m relay).
Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Milton Reedy
  • Doug Croskery

Preserving our tāonga – our NZSL history and language.

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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
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
2014
video – Taonga source: Ministry of Education

National Deaf Youth Hui 2014

In August 2014, the Ministry of Education brought Deaf students together from across New Zealand for a weekend of ideas, learning and friendship. The Ministry called the hui to better understand what school is really like for Deaf students and to gather their ideas on how things could be improved. This video captures the workshops, fun activities and growing friendships that happened over the weekend.
Ministry of Education
1965
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: October 1965

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
  • John Mansell
  • Terry Kane
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Colleen Norris
1987
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Vintage Clock Tea Caddy Spoon: Manawatu Deaf Society 25th Anniversary

Manawatu Deaf Society
1954
article – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

School For The Deaf Is £68,000 Addition To Catholic Charities

The new St. Dominic's School for deaf children, which is set in spacious 23-acre grounds and can accommodate between 40 and 50 children, is the only institution for deaf children in New Zealand not operated by the State.
St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

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1957
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Souvenir Cigarette Bowl: International Silent Games, brought back from New Zealand’s first deaf athlete

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Shona McGhie
  • Milton Reedy
2006
video – Taonga source: Handmade Productions Aotearoa

Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language

In April 2006, New Zealand Parliament declared NZSL to be an official language - the culmination of a 20-year battle by the deaf community, and a true hallmark in the recognition of their native language. 'Sign of the Times' is about the deaf New Zealanders who fought to have their language recognised as a real language and as a viable means of communication. The film documents the community's celebration of the official recognition of their language and looks at the community's ongoing hopes and aspirations for their language and culture.
Handmade Productions Aotearoa
1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Stableford

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
1988
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star

Here’s to Games

Three officials of the World Games for the Deaf pause to toast the success of the venture, as teams from more than 30 countries arrive in Christchurch.
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
1969
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: N.Z. Representatives, World Deaf Games, Belgrade 1969

Auckland Deaf Society

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2000
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts

Central Zone holds onto the Shield!

Footage of all three men's games of the 2000 National Deaf Rugby Championships at the Canterbury Rugby League Stadium, combined into one clip. Includes pre-match Deaf cheerleading display.
Rodney Roberts
1983
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, 1983

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shona McGhie
2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Bronze Medal: Men’s Ten Pin Bowling, NZ Games for the Deaf, Palmerston North 2000

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • Ruth Jessep
1965
article – Taonga source: Pam Witko

Deaf swimmer honoured

A 24-year-old deaf swimmer shows her honorary membership certificate of the Auckland Surf Life Saving Association to her teammates that leaves tomorrow night for the International Games for the Deaf.
Pam Witko
1987
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Book: The Story of the AUCKLAND DEAF SOCIETY Inc 1937–1987, Compiled by John M. Hunt

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Schischka
  • John Hunt

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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.
Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
  • Shona McGhie
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
1970s
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Pennant: Auckland Deaf Society Inc. Men’s Basketball Club

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
1992
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NFD Communicate: September 1992

National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: December 1991

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Colleen Norris
  • Ruth Jessep
1991
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan

Team Photo: Wellington Deaf Basketball Team, New Zealand Deaf Games 1991

Clive Morgan
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton

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1985
article – Taonga source: Unknown

Desperate need in N.Z. for interpreters

Qualified interpreters are desperately needed to cope with the needs of deaf people in New Zealand.
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
2000
video – Taonga source: Deaf Aotearoa

Inside Out: The Art of Signing

Inside Out produces a programme about New Zealand Sign Language, its value to the Deaf community as well as its artistic forms.
Deaf Aotearoa
1969
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Waitemata Indoor Basketball Club, Senior ‘A’ Grade, 1969

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
1965
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Winter 1965 (Vol. 2, No. 4)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press

Deaf athletes will be out to win medals

The vice-chairman of the organising committee, Mrs Margaret Coutts, said yesterday "for two weeks there will be more deaf people on the street than hearing people. My heart is filled with gold because of the very big turn out – there are more athletes here than at the previous World Games in America (in 1985)."
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Terry Kane
  • Susie Ovens
  • Jeff Went
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery

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