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1985
Images – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, Los Angeles 1985

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Tony Walton
  • Janet Watt
  • Susie Ovens
  • Jeff Went
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
1978
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sport Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1978

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Milton Reedy
  • Colleen Norris
  • Tony Walton
  • Terry Kane
1975
video – Taonga source: Sue Penman

NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Christchurch 1975

The Deaf community gather in Christchurch for the NZ Deaf Sports Convention in Labour Weekend, 1975.
Sue Penman
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
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
  • Pam Croskery
  • Terry Kane
  • Jeff Went
  • Janet Watt
  • Tony Walton
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Susie Ovens
1974
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

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

NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
  • John Hunt
1985
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1985 (Vol. 22, No. 1)

NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Terry Kane
  • John Hunt
  • Pam Croskery
  • Susie Ovens
  • Jonathan Anton
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club, 2002

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Schischka
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • Doug Croskery
  • Richard Hay
2005
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

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

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Milton Reedy
  • Tony Walton
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Jeff Went
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
1969
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: 1969 (Vol. 7, No. 1)

NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
  • John Hunt
1978
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Team, 1978

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

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

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Best Man Angler of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • John Schischka
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Richard Hay
1973
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Bob Scott Memorial Shield (Badminton), 1973

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
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.
Tony Walton
NZSL Stories
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Janet Watt
  • Terry Kane
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Pam Croskery
2010
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: May 2010

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Doug Croskery
  • Colleen Norris
  • Michelle Kruger
  • John Mansell
  • John Schischka
  • Ruth Jessep
Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Anton Cup, Men’s Singles – Round Robin

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
1973
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1973

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

Opening ceremony of the VX World Games for the Deaf

New Zealand sends 30 athletes to the 15th World Games for the Deaf in Los Angeles, with footage of the opening ceremony. The flagbearer for New Zealand was John Ooteman, with Susie Ovens carrying the kiwi mascot. The Gallaudet Dance Company also put on a performance. Footage shows a fly by with a sign saying ‘WELCOME WORLD GAMES FOR THE DEAF’.
Tony Walton
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Terry Kane
  • Jeff Went
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Susie Ovens
Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Fishing Club: Crap Fishing of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Schischka
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Tournament Trophy

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
1976
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: March 1976 (Vol. 13, No. 4)

NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • John Hunt
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Colleen Norris
  • Richard Hay
1961
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton

Kelston School for Deaf sends its netball and rugby teams to Russell

Kelston School for Deaf sends its netball and rugby teams to Russell.
Susan Hamilton
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
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
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
1985
video – Taonga source: Tony Walton

Badminton singles at WGD 1985: Post-game analysis

Watch the New Zealanders on court at the World Games for the Deaf in Los Angeles! Doug Croskery, Jonathan Anton and Janet Watts each give a post-game commentary on the outcome of badminton matches played by Carolyn Hamlin, Lindsay Bamford and Penny Went. 
Tony Walton
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Terry Kane
  • Jeff Went
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Susie Ovens
  • Janet Watt
1971
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: 1971 (Vol. 8, No. 3)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
1969
article – Taonga source: John McRae

Cheering out for deaf

Most of these taking part in the sports convention last weekend live in a silvent world constantly. Yet no observer could have mistaken the enjoyment the spectators at the badminton expressed in their conversation, using signs and movements of their arms, hands and lips.
John McRae
NZSL Stories
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Pam Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
1985
video – Taonga source: Tony Walton

Engine issue delays the New Zealand team’s journey to Los Angeles

Narrated by Tony Walton, the New Zealand team’s plans are disrupted two hours into their flight with an engine problem. They are forced to return back to Auckland.
Tony Walton
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Susie Ovens
Est. 1969
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Men’s Singles Championship

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

Medal ceremony: Our badminton champions collect their medals!

It’s not often we get to see four New Zealanders on the podium at the same time, and that is what we get in this video! It's most certainly time to break out the champagne when the team gets back to their base with a speech by the team manager.
Tony Walton
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Susie Ovens
  • Terry Kane
  • Jeff Went
  • Janet Watt
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
1971
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

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

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt