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1989
article – Taonga source: The Press

Goodbye Christchurch, Hello Sofia

The sixteenth World Games for the Deaf wraps up on 18 January 1989, with the next hosts being Sofia, Bulgaria. Members of the New Zealand team perform a farewell haka for their overseas visitors.
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
1989
article – Taonga source: Pam Witko

Silver to NZ runner in deaf marathon

New Zealand's Kevin Lawrence won silver in the World Games for the Deaf marathon yesterday, but had to survive a protest.
Pam Witko
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
  • Michael Lynch
  • Susie Ovens
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: July 1991

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jeff Went
  • John Mansell
1989
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Women’s Basketball Team, Bronze Medal Winners, 1989

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Susie Ovens
  • Jeff Went
  • Shirley Bregmen
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
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
2005
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: New Zealand Deaflympics Team, 20th Deaflympic Games, Melbourne 2005

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Pam Croskery
  • Milton Reedy
  • Tony Walton
  • Ruth Jessep
1990
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Combined Sports Representatives, 1990

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Colleen Norris
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1990
video – Taonga source: Richard Hay

Annual Picnic at Long Bay 1990

Auckland Deaf Society’s annual picnic at Long Bay where members compete in the 100m sprint (and fake starts!) and the boys show off their bodybuilding moves.
Richard Hay
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Richard Hay
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
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
1989
publication – Taonga source: Shona McGhie

VXIth World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch: 7-17 January 1989

Shona McGhie
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
  • Pam Croskery
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Susie Ovens
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Jeff Went
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: May 1991

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
1989
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts

New Zealand Deaf Games in Wellington 1989

Coverage from the New Zealand Deaf Games in Wellington 1989, including athletics, long jump, discus, shot-put. The men’s basketball final saw Wellington competing against Christchurch, followed by a closing awards ceremony.
Rodney Roberts
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: March 1989

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Pam Croskery
  • Terry Kane
  • Colleen Norris
  • Tony Walton
  • Jonathan Anton
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
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1987
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club: Jim Eaton Trophy – Goaler of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • John Mansell
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: March 1991

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
1989
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

33rd New Zealand Games for the Deaf: Wellington, 19-23 October 1989

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Shona McGhie
  • Colleen Norris
1989
Object – Taonga source: Lorraine Butler

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

Lorraine Butler
NZSL Stories
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
1989
publication – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

New Zealand Deaf Sports Team: XVIth World Games for the Deaf

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Milton Reedy
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Jeff Went
  • Pam Croskery
  • Tony Walton
  • Susie Ovens
1991
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive

Māori Deaf and Deaf education

A look at the cultural education needs of Māori Deaf students. Māori Deaf are likely to experience more barriers in the education sector. Interviews undertaken by ‘Marae’ shows us that the multiple cultural identities of Māori Deaf are not completely accommodated for with aspirations on how to resolve this.
Television New Zealand Archive
1989
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Bronze Medallists from Auckland Deaf Society: New Zealand Deaf Women’s Basketball Team

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Doug Croskery
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • John Mansell
1990
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, 1990

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
1989
Images – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team: XVI World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch 1989

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Pam Croskery
  • Michael Lynch
  • Janet Watt
  • Kevin Pivac
1996
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Victorian Deaf Women’s Basketball Team, Tour of New Zealand, 8-21 April 1996

Manawatu Deaf Society
2005
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: New Zealand Womens Basketball Team, 20th Deaflympic Games, Melbourne 2005

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Doug Croskery
1996
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Women’s Basketball Team, Victorian Tour of New Zealand, April 1996

Manawatu Deaf Society