1953
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
NZ Deaf Sports Convention Christchurch 1953
The 1953 New New Zealand Deaf Sports Convention is held in Christchurch, with sports, fun, and day trips.
NZSL Stories
1966
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring 1966 (Vol. 4, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Pennant: Bankstown Deaf Indoor Basketball Club, New Zealand Tour, 1972
1951
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Adult Deaf Society Indoor Basketball, First Grade, 1951
NZSL Stories
2000
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Christmas speeches and unveiling of trophy cupboard at Manawatu
The MDS Xmas party on 16 December 2000 is an opportunity to reveal its new trophy cupboard at the far left-hand corner of the clubroom.
Est. 1986
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
N.Z. Deaf Amateur Sports Association, Katu Cup: Outstanding Coach of the Tournament – Basketball
NZSL Stories
1972
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1972 (Vol. 9, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
1952
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Adult Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1952
NZSL Stories
1957
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
10 Deaf Debutantes at a Ball
For the first time in the history of New Zealand, ten deaf debutantes were presented at a ball last night. The guests of honour were Mr D. Nathan, president of the Friends of the Deaf, Mr C. Allen, principal of the School for the Deaf at Titangi, and Mr W. Williams, president of the Auckland Adult Deaf Society.
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls: Hazelwood Trophy – Pairs
1950
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Inaugural Indoor Basketball Match Between N.Z. Deaf Teams – Auckland v Wellington, 1950
NZSL Stories
1983
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: October 1983 (Vol. 20, No. 4)
NZSL Stories
1976
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: March 1976 (Vol. 13, No. 4)
NZSL Stories
1965
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Pocket Patch: International Deaf Games, Washington 1965
1952
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Dream Of Deaf People Is Taking Shape – They Will Build A Hall For Themselves
We want a place where deaf people, young and old, can meet together. This is the dream of the Auckland Deaf Adult Society, described by the secretary, Jack Pollard. It is a dream which today is beginning to take real shape.
NZSL Stories
1965
article – Taonga source: Mexico City Times
Participants In Olympics For Deaf Visit Mexico City
Seventeen New Zealanders, en route to the tenth annual International Games for the Deaf in Washington D.C., have been squeezing some Mexico City sightseeing into a brief lay-over during their trip. New Zealand's contingent, headed by Stewart Smith, includes a basketball team, wrestler, trackmen, table tennis players and a swimmer.
1987
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Basketball finals pull in the crowds at the NZ Deaf Games, Christchurch 1987
The popular basketball programme was hosted over two days at Cowles Stadium with footage coverage of the Manawatu and Christchurch ladies competing for the Otago Deaf Society Cup, which Manawatu won (19-15). The winner of the Cunliffe Memorial Cup (men’s) went to Christchurch, with the runner up Wellington (63-56).
NZSL Stories
1965
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Basketball Singlet: New Zealand Deaf Men’s Indoor Basketball, 10th International Games for the Deaf, Washington D.C.
2000
video – Taonga source: Shona McGhie
ADS Basketball Club 50th Jubilee
The Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club celebrate their ‘Golden’ Anniversary, their 50th anniversary, at the ADS Balmoral clubrooms where people share their memories of being involved in the basketball club.
NZSL Stories
1965
article – Taonga source: The Auckland Star
Deaf team to compete in America
Members of the New Zealand basketball team practise at the YMCA for their upcoming trip next month to the International Games for the Deaf.
2002
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
40th Anniversary: Weekend-long celebrations at Manawatu Deaf Society!
Manawatu Deaf Society celebrates its 40th anniversary with a packed weekend-long programme in September 2002.
Est. 1949
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Adult Deaf Society All Round Sports Cup: 100 Yrds Run, Putting The Short, Hop Step and Jump
1971
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1971 (Vol. 8, No. 2)
NZSL Stories
1965
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1965 (Vol. 2, No. 3)
NZSL Stories
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.
NZSL Stories
1954
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Balmoral Working Bee
Deaf members of the Auckland Adult Deaf Society clear the Balmoral Road property before construction of the main hall.
NZSL Stories
1968
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1968 (Vol. 6, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
1985
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Women’s Basketball Club, 1985
NZSL Stories
1965
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Washington Xth International Silent Games
The New Zealand team attending the 10th World Deaf Games in Washington, USA, 1965.
1962
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Framed Photo: Manawatu Deaf Club First Committee, 11 August 1962