
2011
Object – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Signed Rugby Ball: Central Zone Deaf Rugby, 2011


1984-85
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Mini Booklet: NZ and USA sign language alphabet, in preparation for the upcoming XV World Deaf Games 1985

NZSL Stories


Est. 1976
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: The Mansell Cup – Heaviest Snapper










NZSL Stories


1980s
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Souvenir Badge: New Zealand Flag




NZSL Stories


2002
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Signed Rugby Ball: Deaf Blacks, 2002









NZSL Stories
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1990s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Ultratec Superprint TTY










1981
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Pennant: XIV World Games for the Deaf, Cologne, Germany 1981




NZSL Stories


2000
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Framed Civic Award in recognition of voluntary service to Napier: Polly Forman


NZSL Stories


Est. 1996
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Men’s Team Interclub Touch Rugby: New Zealand Games for the Deaf










NZSL Stories


2003
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
National Women’s Deaf Sevens Tournament Winner, 2003









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Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Drawn Fours










NZSL Stories


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









NZSL Stories


Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Nelson Fairbrother Memorial: Wellington Deaf Society Indoor Bowls, Singles










Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Central District Deaf Cricket Club: Most Improved Player of the Year










1982
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Banner: N.S.W. Deaf Bowling Club, Stanmore: New Zealand v. N.S.W, 6 January 1982










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1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Jersey: Central Zone Deaf Rugby











1951
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Basketball Singlet: Auckland Adult Deaf Society Indoor Basketball, 1951










NZSL Stories


2003
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Uniform: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, 2003










NZSL Stories


1985
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Souvenir Patch: Los Angeles 85, World Games for Deaf




NZSL Stories


Est. 1991
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Golf Club: Best Stableford








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1990s
Object – Taonga source: Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf [Touchtalk TravelPro]




1980-90s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Received and Acknowledged Stamp: Wellington Deaf Society










Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society Social Club: Skeet Clay Shooting – Interclub











Est. 1991
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls Club: B. Austen Shield, Town vs Country











Est. 1983
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Manson Trophy, Men’s Pool Championship, Wellington Deaf Society








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Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Society’s Most Popular Member of the Year










1941
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Club: Paterson Trophy










NZSL Stories


Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Honour Board: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club – Founded 1960










NZSL Stories


Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Player of the League – Pairs











1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Framed Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society – Phew! At last we have our own Club
























