
2005
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaflympics Team, 20th Deaflympic Games, Melbourne 2005

NZSL Stories

1977
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Cunniffe Memorial Trophy, Indoor Basketball 1977


1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: September 1989

NZSL Stories

1985
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
DEAF GAMES
New Zealand won its first gold medal at the World Games for the Deaf in California yesterday when cyclist John Ooteman (Fielding) won the 35km time trial in 51m 10s. Also includes results from the New Zealand team.
NZSL Stories

1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star
Penny…and her thoughts
Penny Went collected a silver medal at the last World Games for the Deaf – now she is home and aiming for gold.
NZSL Stories

Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Walbran Cup, Most Improved Player

NZSL Stories

Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Fishing Club: Crap Fishing of the Year

NZSL Stories

2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: April 2009

NZSL Stories

1985
video – Taonga source: Tony Walton
Kiwi Power! Gold (and silver) in the badminton ladies doubles
Watch Carolyn Hamlin and Janet Watt’s final match in the ladies doubles; they win the game for the gold! In second place is Pam Croskery and Penny Went, both also from New Zealand.

NZSL Stories

1978
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sport Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1978

NZSL Stories

Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Keogh Cup, Mixed Doubles

NZSL Stories

1993
video – Taonga source: Hilda Tamepo
John & Laura Hunt’s farewell party
A farewell party is thrown for John and Laura Hunt at the Auckland Deaf Society, prior to their move to Melbourne. The farewell was attended by over 100 members of the Auckland Deaf community.


1993
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: December 1993


Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Annual Picnic: Handicap Race – Allen Trophy

NZSL Stories

Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Tournament Trophy

NZSL Stories

1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: May 1990

NZSL Stories

Est. 2009
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Record Gurnard of Year

NZSL Stories

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.

NZSL Stories

2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club, 2002

NZSL Stories

1989
Images – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team: XVI World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch 1989

NZSL Stories

1989
publication – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
New Zealand Deaf Sports Team: XVIth World Games for the Deaf

NZSL Stories

2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: February 2009

NZSL Stories

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.

NZSL Stories

1978
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club, 1978


Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Best Man Angler of the Year

NZSL Stories

1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 1990

NZSL Stories

Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Best Putted Trophy


Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Desmond Cup, Men’s Doubles

NZSL Stories

1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: June 1990

NZSL Stories

Est. 1998
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Heaviest Snapper of Year

NZSL Stories