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1980s
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Silver Pin: N.Z Fern

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Jeff Went
  • Terry Kane
  • Susie Ovens
  • Pam Croskery
2010
Object – Taonga source: Mary Johnson

Framed Memorabilia: Mary Johnson and her MNZM medal, awarded 2010

Mary Johnson
Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Annual Picnic: Oliver Trophy – Step Distance

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Richard Hay
1989
Object – Taonga source: Lorraine Butler

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

Lorraine Butler
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Susie Ovens
  • Shirley Bregmen
Est. 1965
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Ladies Table Tennis Championships

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane

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Est. 1971
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society Badminton, Men’s Singles

Wellington Deaf Society
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
Est. 1997
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

National Deaf Interclub Fishing Trophy: Best Overall Team

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Schischka
  • Doug Croskery
  • Richard Hay
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Cecilia Waitohi
1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

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

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

Wellington Deaf Society (Inc) Ten Pin Bowling: Men Single Championship

Wellington Deaf Society

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1991
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Jersey: Wellington Deaf Rugby League

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
1988
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Top: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowing Club: Aggregate Points

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • 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. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

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

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac

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1980s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

SSI-240 Teletypewriter (TTY)

Wellington Deaf Society
Est. 1957
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Agg Points

Wellington Deaf Society
Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Bregmen Memorial Trophy: Eight Balls Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Terry Kane
Est. 1976
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club: J Withers Cup – Best Player

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Drawn Fours

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris

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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
  • Terry Kane
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Shirley Bregmen
Est. 1978
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Hanley Shield: Auckland Deaf Dramatic Competition

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
1979
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Athletics Pennant: 24th N.Z Deaf Sports Convention, Host Christchurch 1979

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Terry Kane
  • Milton Reedy
  • Kevin Pivac
Est. 1991
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls Club: B. Austen Shield, Town vs Country

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1950
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Cunniffe Memorial Cup: N.Z. Deaf Societies Men’s Basketball Challenge Cup

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell

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Est. 1976
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: The Mansell Cup – Heaviest Snapper

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Schischka
1979
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Netball Pennant: 24th N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, Host Christchurch 1979

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 2006
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Men’s Pairs – Darts

Manawatu Deaf Society
2022
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Souvenir Mug: Manawatu Deaf Society’s 60th Anniversary, 1962-2022

Manawatu Deaf Society
2007
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Framed Pocket Patch: New Zealand Deaf 8 Ball Pool

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Terry Kane