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Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Host Committee, Millennium NZ Games for the Deaf, 2000

Millennium NZ Games for the Deaf; 19 – 23 October 2000; Manawatu Deaf Society Host Committee. Back – left to right: Suzanne Hanson – Sub Committee, Stu Saunders – Sub Committee, Kevan Funnell – Golf, Glenn Jaggard – Golf, Alan Davidson – 8 Ball Pool, Marilyn Welham – Sub Committee. Middle: Gloria Fage- Netball, Cushla Cairns – Ten Pin Bowling, Dorothy Jones – Touch, Wally Arthur – Sub Committee, Barbara Hazelwood – Lawn Bowls, Stephen Jourdain – NZGD Administrator. Front: Marlene Rush – Treasurer, Maree Carroll – Secretary, Lindsay Jones – Chairman, Annette Scott – Events Co-ordinator, Paul Moleta – Darts Absent: Paul Batten – Basketball.

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NZSL story – Taonga source: Shona McGhie

Wearing Two Hats: Shona on Leading NZ Deaf Sports

Shona McGhie shares her experience in the 1980s and 90s juggling two roles. She was both Secretary of the NZ Deaf Sports Association and Administrator of the NZ Deaf Games. As Administrator, she ensured the host city met all requirements to run the Sports Convention smoothly. She organised meetings, AGMs, and worked closely with delegates on teams, rules, and bylaws. Shona held the role for three years, helping keep Deaf sport in New Zealand running strong.
NZSL story – Taonga source: Tony Walton

Where NZSL Thrives: The Power of Deaf Sport Gatherings

Tony Walton reflects on the importance of the NZ Deaf Games, once called the Sports Convention, held every Labour Weekend. It was more than just sport. It brought Deaf people together to socialise and sign in NZSL. Local delegates organised the event, while NZDSA awarded the Player of the Year and Aotearoa Turi Shield. A proposal to make the Games biennial was first rejected but later accepted. Looking back, Tony wishes it had stayed annual.
Taonga source:
Manawatu Deaf Society
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 2000-P003-MDS
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