2002
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
43rd New Zealand Games for the Deaf: Wellington, 24-28 October 2002
NZSL Stories
1998
video – Taonga source: Inside Out
Deaf Blacks players to tour Wales selected at the 1998 National Deaf Rugby Interzonal Championship
The deciding match of the 1998 National Deaf Rugby Interzonal Championship played in Wellington over Easter weekend, and cementing a place in the New Zealand Deaf team that toured Wales in November 1998.
NZSL Stories
1978
video – Taonga source: Dennis Tod
Christchurch Basketball and Netball teams leave for Greymouth
The Christchurch Deaf Mens Basketball team travel to Greymouth, accompanied by the Deaf netball team.
1975
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Christchurch Deaf Basketball: A trip to Westport
The Christchurch Deaf Club basketball team travels to Westport during Queen’s Birthday weekend 1975 to participate in the Matai Invitation Tournament. Games are played at the Westport Community Hall. Footage covers players travelling to the West Coast via cars, with a few stops on the way, and a compulsory stop at the pub!
1978
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Canterbury Deaf Club teams travel to Greymouth
The Canterbury Deaf Club Basketball & Netball teams travels to Greymouth, with the ‘Deaf Boys’ playing against the ‘Hot Shots’ and winning 67-54.
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Sports Team 2002, Winners of the Aotearoa Turi Shield
NZSL Stories
Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Bregmen Memorial Trophy: Eight Balls Championship
NZSL Stories
1976
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Christchurch Deaf Club Basketball Club visits Hokitika, June 1976
The Christchurch Deaf Club basketball team plays a match in Hokitika in June 1976 versus a hearing team. Geoff Harker’s arm injury is a hot topic of discussion that weekend!
2001
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society 8 Ball Team, 2001
NZSL Stories
2001
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Combined Sports Teams, 2001
NZSL Stories
1976
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Christchurch Deaf Club Basketball 25th Jubilee: Social dance at Armagh Street Clubroom
The Christchurch Deaf Basketball Club, established in 1951, celebrates their 25th Jubilee on Saturday 31 July, 1976 – with a game between old previous members versus young current members, before a social dance evening at the Armagh Street clubroom.
1977
video – Taonga source: Dennis Tod
Canterbury Annual Deaf Picnic 1977
Members of the Canterbury Deaf community make for a picnic on a lovely day, with tug-o-war and running races.