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1967
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Spring 1967 (Vol. 5, No. 1)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
1969
article – Taonga source: The Auckland Star

They’re shut out-lonely and deaf

Trevor Fear, Auckland's newly-appointed deaf welfare officer talks about his experiences, the deaf community and their needs.
1984
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: February 1984

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
  • Susie Ovens
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1964
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1964

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
  • Shona McGhie
  • Colleen Norris
  • Kevin Pivac
1966
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1966 (Vol. 3, No. 3)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
Est. 1968
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Bob Scott Memorial Shield: Inter-Club Badminton

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
1968
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Group Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Christchurch Deaf Convention Tour Party, 1968

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1968
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: 1968 (Vol. 6, No. 1)

NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Hunt
1968
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Summer 1968 (Vol. 5, No. 2)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
  • Kevin Pivac
1969
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sport Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1969

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Tony Walton
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Shona McGhie
1968
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1968

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Pam Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

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

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
1985
video – Taonga source: Tony Walton

Auckland gives the New Zealand Deaf team a proper send off!

The New Zealand Deaf team marched on Dominion Road, accompanied by police, with farewell speeches at Auckland Deaf Society before departing for the 15th World Games for the Deaf in Los Angeles.
Tony Walton
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Janet Watt
  • Jeff Went
  • Susie Ovens
  • Terry Kane
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
1964
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Spring 1964 (Vol. 2, No. 1)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
1981
video – Taonga source: Dulcie McKie

Sign Singers perform Silent Night

The Sign Singers perform the famous carol 'Silent Night' for the Stars on Sunday programme.
Dulcie McKie
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Susie Ovens
1986
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Summer 1986 (Vol. 22, No. 3)

NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • John Hunt
1968
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Winter 1968 (Vol. 5, No. 4)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
  • John Mansell
1974
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

Deaf News of New Zealand: 1974 (Vol. 11, No. 3)

NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Hunt
1976
video – Taonga source: Sue Penman

NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Palmerston North 1976

The Christchurch team travel to Palmerston North for the NZ Deaf Sports Convention on Labour Weekend, 1976.
Sue Penman
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
1977
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, Wellington 1977

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Sharron Attwood
  • Terry Kane
  • Kevin Pivac
1982
video – Taonga source: Dulcie McKie

Sign Singers: ‘Born Free’

The Sign Singers perform the song 'Born Free' broadcast on Stars on Sunday in June 1982.
Dulcie McKie
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Susie Ovens
1971
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: 1971 (Vol. 8, No. 2)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
1960s
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Picnic at Orewa Beach

Deaf people get together at John and Verna McRae’s place before heading to Orewa, Auckland for the Annual ADS Picnic.
Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Richard Hay
2003
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones

ADS Badminton Club celebrates its 40th birthday!

The ADS Badminton Club, well known for recognising its milestones, has a well-attended dinner at Auckland Deaf Society to celebrate its 40th birthday!
Dorothy Jones
NZSL Stories
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Jeff Went
  • Terry Kane
  • Pam Croskery
  • Tony Walton
  • Kevin Pivac
1981
article – Taonga source: Central Leader

Deaf singers in song

For the last 15 months, the Independent Theatre of the Deaf has performed in venues all over Auckland as the Deaf Sign Singers.
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Susie Ovens
1966
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1966

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Milton Reedy
1975
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Athletics, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1975

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Milton Reedy
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
1982
video – Taonga source: Dulcie McKie

Sign Singers: ‘Sailing’

The Sign Singers perform the hit song 'Sailing' broadcast on Stars on Sunday in May 1982. Ian Watkins, introduces the group by saying “
and I’m delighted to welcome back to the programme the deaf sign singers.”
Dulcie McKie
NZSL Stories
  • Susie Ovens
  • Shona McGhie
1981
video – Taonga source: Dulcie McKie

Sign Singers at Telethon 1981

The popular Sign Singers are the first act to perform at the 1981 Telethon Live at the Auckland Town Hall.
Dulcie McKie
NZSL Stories
  • Susie Ovens
  • Shona McGhie
1968
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1968

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
  • Shona McGhie
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery