
2013
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Absolutely Positively Windy Deaf: September 2013


2016
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Windy Hands: June 2016


Est. 1988
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Society Ten Pin Bowls for the Deaf: Lowest Points


2015
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Absolutely Positively Windy Deaf: May 2015

NZSL Stories

Early 2000s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Society Clubroom Mural: Painted by Shaun Fahey


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


Est. 1991
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
New Zealand Deaf Sports Association: Dunedin Superstrike, Most Outstanding Player

NZSL Stories

2011
video – Taonga source: Jared Flitcroft
Our Second Home: Wellington Deaf Club
The Wellington Deaf Club is a place where Deaf and hearing alike go to relax, take a break from the ‘outside’ world and communicate in a language that is loud. Jared Flitcroft explores why the Deaf Club is their second home and the cultural aspect of being Deaf in a ‘hearing’ world.


1991
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Wellington Deaf Basketball Team, New Zealand Deaf Games 1991


2002
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
43rd New Zealand Games for the Deaf: Wellington, 24-28 October 2002


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


2014
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Absolutely Positively Windy Deaf: September 2014


1992
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Wellington Deaf Basketball Team, 1992


1989
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
33rd New Zealand Games for the Deaf: Wellington, 19-23 October 1989


1999
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Wellington Deaf Basketball Club 50th Anniversary
Wellington Deaf Basketball Club celebrated their 50 years anniversary by competing at the national Deaf Basketball Tournament held over Queen’s Birthday weekend 1999. A range of teams took part - men’s and women’s representing the regions. The games are followed by some celebrations at Wellington Deaf Society.


1999
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Rodney’s Deaf Saturday
Rodney Roberts takes us through the typical Saturday of a Deaf Wellingtonian, with the Manawatu Deaf boys playing a game of rugby (and being well beaten 47 to 7), before taking us on a tour through a Wellington Deaf Society event to farewell an international interpreter.


2014
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Absolutely Positively Windy Deaf: May 2014


1995
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
38th New Zealand Games for the Deaf: Wellington, Labour Weekend 1995


1992
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Second National Deaf Sevens tournament
The second National Deaf Sevens tournament was held at the Linton Military Camp, located just south of Palmerston North, where the Central boys won a points-based competition.


2015
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Absolutely Positively Windy Deaf: June 2015
