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Est. 1968
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Rugby Shield: Married v Single

Auckland Deaf Society
1970
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1970

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
  • Terry Kane
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
1953
article – Taonga source: NZ Tablet

IS THERE NO HOPE AT ALL? Plight of Deaf Children

St. Dominic's is a mile or so on the Palmerston side of Feilding. Set back across the railway line from the highway is a fine old country mansion framed by trees and lawns. At one side are the former barns and stables, now being used as temporary classrooms. On the other side the builders are busy completing new classrooms for use next year; when these are finished they will begin work on the children's new sleeping quarters adjoining.
2014
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Deaf Southern Star: 2014 (Vol. 36, No. 3)

St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
1960
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton

Formal opening of Parau, a beach property with a large brick hostel

Parents of deaf children raised thousands of pounds to buy a beach property at Parau where a large brick hostel was built. Groups of children, teachers and parents spent many a happy weekend there.
Susan Hamilton
NZSL Stories
  • Patreena Bryan

Preserving our tāonga – our NZSL history and language.

Find out more! 

1984
article – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Friends of the Deaf Inaugural General Meeting

An advertisement for the inaugural general meeting of the Friends of the Deaf (Wellington Region). The guest speaker will be Marianne Ahlgren, speaking on NZ Sign Language.
Wellington Deaf Society
2012
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Deaf Southern Star: 2012 (Vol. 34, No. 1)

St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
1996
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive

Deaf Awareness Week 1996

Deaf Awareness Week 1996 begins, with a spotlight on Des Barton, who finds the latest technology in hearing aids a great improvement. Angela Sew Hoy highlights that the week is aiming to raise awareness about Deaf people, their language and culture.
Television New Zealand Archive
2009
article – Taonga source: Palmerston North Diocesan News

We See What You Mean – St Dominic’s past in print

A history of St Dominic's School for the Deaf was launched in March in Feilding and Auckland. 'We See What You Mean' has been the culmination of many years' work by author Dorothy Pilkington and the school's History Society Committee.
1998
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Group Photo: Manawatu Deaf Women’s Group, 30 Years Celebration, 1998

Manawatu Deaf Society

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Est. 1967
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Hunt Cup: All Round Men’s Swimming Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
1994
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive

A Deafening Silence

A ‘Frontline’ documentary that touches upon an on-going topic - Deaf Education - in the Deaf community, not only in New Zealand but worldwide as well. In 2019, the message remains as familiar as it was twenty-five years ago.
Television New Zealand Archive
1982
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Ephpheta: Christmas 1982 (Vol. 5, No. 3)

St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
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.
1988
article – Taonga source: Capital Times

Deaf society celebrates anniversary

Wellington Deaf Society secretary, Pat Dugdale, is expecting 200 people from around New Zealand to take part in its 50th anniversary celebrations.

Do you have films, photos or papers about the Deaf World?

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1981
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Netball Competition and Labour Weekend, 1981

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
1966-67
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Summer 1966-67 (Vol. 4, No. 2)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
1987
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Group Photo: Auckland Deaf Society 50th Anniversary, 1937-1987

Auckland Deaf Society
1992
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Basketball Club, 1992

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1976
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Men’s Basketball Club, 1976

Manawatu Deaf Society

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1993
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NFD Communicate: June 1993

National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
Est. 1992
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Golf Club vs Auckland Deaf Golf Club: Interclub

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
1985
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post

Cricket in silence

Wayne Riggs (Wellington) beats Shaun Ruffel (Taranaki) to the wicket in a practice game by members of the Central District Deaf Sports team before the Saturday match against an Australian deaf team.
1981
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: December 1981 (Vol. 19, No. 4)

NZSL Stories
  • Michelle Kruger
  • John Hunt
  • Shona McGhie
  • Milton Reedy
  • Susie Ovens
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

McHattie Challenge Trophy: Auckland Deaf Society Annual Ball

Auckland Deaf Society

Everyone has a story to tell.

Share yours! 

Est. 2010
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Eight Pool Club: The 5s Tournament, Best Player of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Terry Kane
  • Shirley Bregmen
19990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: September 1990

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Pam Croskery
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
1995
article – Taonga source: NZ Herald

Signs from the silent world

Deaf students have the right to equal access to tertiary education but who will pay for sign language interpreters?
1980s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Athletic Singlet: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1981
video – Taonga source: Dulcie McKie

Sign Singers perform Silent Night

The Sign Singers perform the famous carol 'Silent Night' for the Stars on Sunday programme.
Dulcie McKie
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Susie Ovens

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