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Est. 1998
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Heaviest Snapper of Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • John Schischka
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • Doug Croskery
2001
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

Framed Award of Recognition: 45 Years of Volunteer Service – Polly Forman

Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
NZSL Stories
  • Ruth Jessep
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society Lorraine Nilsson Trophy: Men’s Highest Points

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

Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Drawn Pairs – Darts

Manawatu Deaf Society
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Ultratec Superprint TTY

Wellington Deaf Society

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1977
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Elephant Mascot: Auckland Deaf Netball Club

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1988
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society Ten Pin Bowls for the Deaf: Lowest Points

Wellington Deaf Society
Est. 1971
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society Badminton, Men’s Singles

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

Auckland Deaf Fishing Club: Crap Fishing of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • John Schischka
Est. 1978
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Hanley Shield: Auckland Deaf Dramatic Competition

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell

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1990s
Object – Taonga source: Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)

Uniphone [1150 TTY]

Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)
Est. 1941
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Berretti Challenge Cup: Wellington Deaf Club Table Tennis Championship

Wellington Deaf Society
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Best Man Angler of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • John Schischka
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Richard Hay
Est. 2005
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

DEAFinitely Youth Group Comedy Competition: Best Female Performer

Auckland Deaf Society
2004-2013
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Top: Auckland Deaf Indoor Bowls Club

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris

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Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

NZ Games for the Deaf, Millennium Trophy: Interclub Winner – Darts

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society: Married v Singles Cricket

Manawatu Deaf Society
Early 2000s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society Clubroom Mural: Painted by Shaun Fahey

Wellington Deaf Society
Est. 1938
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Adult Society Challenge Cup: Table Tennis

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club: Mixed Pairs

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell

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2002
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Jacket: Central Districts Deaf Basketball, 2002

Wellington Deaf Society
1985
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Pennant: Central Districts Deaf Sports, Wellington 1985

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Kevin Pivac
1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

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

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
Est. 1940
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Adult Deaf Society: Steel Shield – Draughts

Auckland Deaf Society
1985
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Souvenir Badge: Los Angeles 1985, XV World Deaf Games

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

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Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Annual Picnic: Allen Trophy – Run Race, Oliver Trophy – Step Distance, McHattie Trophy – Tug-of-War

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Richard Hay
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Best Lady Angler of Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • Richard Hay
  • John Schischka
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Sir Woolf Fisher Memorial Trophy: Auckland Deaf Sportsman of The Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shirley Bregmen
1961
Object – Taonga source: John McRae

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

John McRae
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
2024
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

Souvenir Mug: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club’s 60th Anniversary

Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
NZSL Stories
  • Ruth Jessep