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Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club: Peter Murray Cup – Most Improved Woman Player

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • John Mansell
1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

New Zealand Deaf Sport Mascot: A stuffed Kiwi

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Pam Croskery
  • Tony Walton
1984
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Rosette: DEAF SOCIETY WELLINGTON, 1984

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
Est. 1961
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Champion Pairs

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Bronze Medal: Men’s Ten Pin Bowling, NZ Games for the Deaf, Palmerston North 2000

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton

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1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Framed Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society – At Last! Our first Deaf Clubrooms situated in Totara Road, Palmerston North

Manawatu Deaf Society
1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Badge: NZDASA Trans-Tasman Games, Christchurch – January 1979

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 1959
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Bowling Club: Champion Singles

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

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Record Kahawai of Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Schischka
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Richard Hay
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • Doug Croskery

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1980-90s
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

Basketball Uniform: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
NZSL Stories
  • Ruth Jessep
Late 2000s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Souvenir Coaster: Auckland Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 2003
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Les Fry Memorial Trophy: 8 Ball Pool League Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Terry Kane
Est. 1962
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre: Doris Jones Memorial Rose Bowl

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Pennant: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, January 1989

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went

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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
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
1990-00s
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Polo Shirt: Northern Deaf Golf Team – NZ Deaf Games

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Women’s Ten Pin Bowling Interclub: New Zealand Games for the Deaf

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Ruth Jessep
1949-1956
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Rosette: Auckland Adult Deaf Society, worn at Sport Conventions

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
2003
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Pocket Patch: New Zealand, 4th International Deaf Lawn Bowls Championships – Durban, South Africa

Auckland Deaf Society

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Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Ladies Singles – Darts

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

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Men’s Doubles – Pool

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

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Desmond Cup, Men’s Doubles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Player of the League – Pairs

Manawatu Deaf Society
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Barbara Hazelwood, Team Manageress, NZ Deaf Women’s Basketball, Bronze Winner

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
  • Susie Ovens

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1990
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Framed Pocket Patch: Auckland Deaf Ten Pin Bowling

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 1986
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

N.Z. Deaf Amateur Sports Association, Katu Cup: Outstanding Coach of the Tournament – Basketball

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
  • Shona McGhie
  • Doug Croskery
  • Tony Walton
1990-00s
Object – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union

Jersey: Central Zone Deaf Rugby, 1995-2000

Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Est. 1977
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Gordon Cup: Most Improved Basketball Player

Manawatu Deaf Society
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