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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.

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NZSL story – Taonga source: Janet Watt

Teaching sign language in preparation for the Christchurch 1989 World Deaf Games

Once New Zealand was awarded the host of the XVIth World Deaf Games at Los Angeles 1985, there was a realisation that sign language classes needed to commence in preparation for Christchurch 1989.
Alan Ovens
Alan Ovens
Craig Haworth
Craig Haworth
Daniel Upton
Daniel Upton
Doug (Douglas) Croskery
Doug (Douglas) Croskery
Frank Watson
Frank Watson
Gillian Ramsay
Gillian Ramsay
Gwen Rapley
Gwen Rapley
Hayden Costar
Hayden Costar
John (Johannes) Ooteman
John (Johannes) Ooteman
John Lavell
John Lavell
Karim Baradi
Karim Baradi
Kathryn Olsson
Kathryn Olsson
Kaz Witko
Kaz Witko
Kerry Titcombe
Kerry Titcombe
Kevin Pivac
Kevin Pivac
Malcolm Clausen
Malcolm Clausen
Michael Lynch
Michael Lynch
Michael Rose
Michael Rose
Murray Kirk
Murray Kirk
Nadia Baradi
Nadia Baradi
Nicki Morrison
Nicki Morrison
Pam Croskery (McCullough)
Pam Croskery (McCullough)
Penny Went (Clements)
Penny Went (Clements)
Peter Downie
Peter Downie
Robert Algie
Robert Algie
Susie (Suzanne) Ovens
Susie (Suzanne) Ovens
Tony McGill
Tony McGill
Wayne Knowsley
Wayne Knowsley
Bill (William) Tindall
Bill (William) Tindall

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Taonga source:
The Press
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, A1989-043
Bibliographic source:
The Press, 6 January 1989, p.8
Copyright status:
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video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive

Interview with I. King Jordan about Deaf education

The first Deaf president of Gallaudet University, I. King Jordan, is visiting Christchurch, New Zealand for the World Games of the Deaf in January 1989. Dr King Jordan is interviewed about the changes he has implemented at Gallaudet University, and Deaf education in NZ.
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1989
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts

NZ vs Sweden Men’s Basketball at WGD in Christchurch

Edited crowd-shot footage of the men’s basketball heat at the World Games for the Deaf 1989, between New Zealand and Sweden. Sweden won the match 126-61.
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1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Barbara Hazelwood, Team Manageress, NZ Deaf Women’s Basketball, Bronze Winner

Manawatu Deaf Society
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1989
article – Taonga source: Pam Witko

Silver to NZ runner in deaf marathon

New Zealand's Kevin Lawrence won silver in the World Games for the Deaf marathon yesterday, but had to survive a protest.
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1989
video – Taonga source: Kerry Titcombe

16th World Games for Deaf – News Review segment

News Review coverage of the 16th World Games for the Deaf in Christchurch 1989.
Kerry Titcombe
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1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star

Deaf athletes see red

A Christchurch man has designed an international first for the World Games for the Deaf, designing a visual starter for athletic and swimming events.
NZSL Stories
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1989
article – Taonga source: Pam Witko

Going for gold

New Zealand's Michael Lynch is on target for a gold medal in the 200m butterfly event at the World Games for the Deaf.
Pam Witko
NZSL Stories
  • Janet Watt
1989
article – Taonga source: Kerry Titcombe

Soccer win to Australia

New Zealand showed how much it has improved in the soccer tournament at the World Games for the Deaf when it took two goals in the last 5 min by Australia to beat it in the play-off for ninth place at English Park today.
Kerry Titcombe
NZSL Stories
  • Janet Watt
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star

Advertisement: 16th World Games for the Deaf

Tickets for the opening ceremony are at $8.00 while the closing ceremony is at $5.00. All other tickets prices are listed: $3.00 per ticket for 1 venue entry. $6.00 per ticket entry to all venues on 1 day. $40 ten venues entry on any day.
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1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Souvenir Pin Badge: 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch NZ

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1989
article – Taonga source: The Press

Advertisement: 120,000 cheers

National Provident is proud to be the sole sponsor of the New Zealand team contesting the 16th World Games for the Deaf in Christchurch.
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