
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Record Kahawai of Year

NZSL Stories


Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Fishing Trophy: Lake Ferry












1980
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Centenary Flag: van Asch College 1880-1980

















Est. 2010
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Fishing Trips: Funny Story












Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Neeley Trophy: Men’s Indoor Basketball – Past v Present















NZSL Stories
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1960-70s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Handmade Athletic and Basketball Uniform: Manawatu Deaf Society










NZSL Stories


Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Basketball: Gary Howard Cup – Best Women Player of the Year















NZSL Stories


Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society 8 Ball Pool Club: Best Player of the Year















NZSL Stories


1990-00s
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Polo Shirt: Northern Deaf Golf Team – NZ Deaf Games















NZSL Stories


1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Uniform Pocket Patch: New Zealand Deaf Sport Team, Christchurch 1989



NZSL Stories
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Est. 1955
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
75th Jubilee Memorial Shield: Tug-of-War between New Zealand Deaf Societies





NZSL Stories


1965
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Basketball Singlet: New Zealand Deaf Men’s Indoor Basketball, 10th International Games for the Deaf, Washington D.C.












ca. 1950-60s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Rosette: Wellington, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention





NZSL Stories


Est. 1942
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Club Indoor Bowls: Annual Competition















NZSL Stories


Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Best Putted Trophy















NZSL Stories
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Est. 1983
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Jenkin Cup: All Round Ladies Swimming Championship















NZSL Stories


1985
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Pennant: Central Districts Deaf Sports, Wellington 1985





NZSL Stories


Est. 1969
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Men’s Singles Championship















NZSL Stories


1980s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Athletic Singlet: Manawatu Deaf Society










NZSL Stories


1989
Object – Taonga source: Lorraine Butler
Bronze Medal: Women’s Basketball, 16th World Deaf Games, Christchurch


NZSL Stories
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1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Badge: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association










NZSL Stories


1980-90s
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Key Ring: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association



NZSL Stories


Est. 1967
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Hunt Cup: All Round Men’s Swimming Championship















NZSL Stories


1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
First Australia v New Zealand Deaf Men’s Basketball Match: January 1972












Est. 2011
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Society Poker Championship





NZSL Stories
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1975-76
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Pennant: Trans Tasman Deaf Games, Australia 1975-76 – New Zealand Tour of Queensland

















Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Keogh Cup, Mixed Doubles















NZSL Stories


Est. 1978
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Hanley Shield: Auckland Deaf Dramatic Competition















NZSL Stories


1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Pennant: Bankstown Deaf Indoor Basketball Club, New Zealand Tour, 1972












Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society Lorraine Nilsson Trophy: Ladies Highest Points – Ten Pin Bowling



























