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Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Record Kahawai of Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Schischka
  • Richard Hay
  • Cecilia Waitohi
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Fishing Trophy: Lake Ferry

Manawatu Deaf Society
1980
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Centenary Flag: van Asch College 1880-1980

Auckland Deaf Society
Est. 2010
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Fishing Trips: Funny Story

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Neeley Trophy: Men’s Indoor Basketball – Past v Present

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery

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1960-70s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Handmade Athletic and Basketball Uniform: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
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
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society 8 Ball Pool Club: Best Player of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Michelle Kruger
1990-00s
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Polo Shirt: Northern Deaf Golf Team – NZ Deaf Games

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Uniform Pocket Patch: New Zealand Deaf Sport Team, Christchurch 1989

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went

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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
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.

Manawatu Deaf Society
ca. 1950-60s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Rosette: Wellington, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
Est. 1942
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Club Indoor Bowls: Annual Competition

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Best Putted Trophy

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell

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Est. 1983
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Jenkin Cup: All Round Ladies Swimming Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
1985
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Pennant: Central Districts Deaf Sports, Wellington 1985

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Ruth Jessep
  • John Mansell
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
1980s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Athletic Singlet: Manawatu Deaf Society

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

Bronze Medal: Women’s Basketball, 16th World Deaf Games, Christchurch

Lorraine Butler
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Susie Ovens
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Jeff Went

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1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Badge: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
1980-90s
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Key Ring: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
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
1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

First Australia v New Zealand Deaf Men’s Basketball Match: January 1972

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 2011
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society Poker Championship

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Keethan Sundar
  • Tony Walton

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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

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

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Keogh Cup, Mixed Doubles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1978
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Hanley Shield: Auckland Deaf Dramatic Competition

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Pennant: Bankstown Deaf Indoor Basketball Club, New Zealand Tour, 1972

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society Lorraine Nilsson Trophy: Ladies Highest Points – Ten Pin Bowling

Manawatu Deaf Society