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Est. 1968
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Bob Scott Memorial Shield: Inter-Club Badminton

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls: Hazelwood Trophy – Pairs

Manawatu Deaf Society
1979
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Top: Auckland Deaf Indoor Bowls Club

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1955
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

75th Jubilee Memorial Shield: Tug-of-War between New Zealand Deaf Societies

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
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
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Terry Kane
  • Michelle Kruger

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1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Jersey: Central Zone Deaf Rugby

Manawatu Deaf Society
1960-70s
Object – Taonga source: Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)

Prefect Badge: School for Deaf, Kelston

Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)
Est. 2010
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Championship Pairs

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
1961
Object – Taonga source: John McRae

John McRae’s Wrestling Bronze Medal: World Deaf Games, Helsinki 1961

John McRae
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
1985
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Souvenir Badge: Los Angeles 1985, XV World Deaf Games

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Susie Ovens

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1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Pennant: 4th Trans-Tasman Deaf Games, Winner – Lawn Bowls

Auckland Deaf Society
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Best Putted Trophy

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
1982
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Banner: N.S.W. Deaf Bowling Club, Stanmore: New Zealand v. N.S.W, 6 January 1982

Auckland Deaf Society
1992
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Souvenir Badge: 36th N.Z. Games for the Deaf

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Badge: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie

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Est. 1997
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

National Deaf Interclub Fishing Trophy: Best Overall Team

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Schischka
  • Richard Hay
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Cecilia Waitohi
1980s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Krown Research Porta-Printer II, a portable TTY

Wellington Deaf Society
Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

M.D.S Shona Beamsley Cup: Men’s Singles

Manawatu Deaf Society
1986
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Runner-Up: Trans-Tasman Games for the Deaf, Melbourne 1976

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1983
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Jenkin Cup: All Round Ladies Swimming Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell

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Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Central District Deaf Cricket Club: Player Of The Year

Wellington Deaf Society
Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Monaca Cup, Women’s Singles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Nelson Fairbrother Memorial: Wellington Deaf Society Indoor Bowls, Singles

Wellington Deaf Society
1995-96
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Signed Kookaburra Cricket Bat: 1st World Cup, Deaf Cricket, Melbourne 1995-96

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Tim Williams Dart Shield: Mixed Singles

Auckland Deaf Society

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Est. 1969
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Men’s Singles Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
1999
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Framed Pocket Patch: New Zealand, 3rd International Deaf Lawn Bowls Championships – Durban, South Africa

Auckland Deaf Society
1980-90s
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

Basketball Uniform: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
NZSL Stories
  • Ruth Jessep
Est. 1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Fours

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Basketball: Gary Howard Cup – Best Women Player of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery