1989
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Deaf Kiwis abroad!
Deaf New Zealanders take timeout for some sightseeing during a trip to the first, week-long Deaf Way conference in 1989 in Washington DC, USA.
1987
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls Club, 1987
1991
article – Taonga source: The Guardian
Deaf drama group presents NZ first
The Manawatu Deaf Drama Group (MADEDRA) will present a show at Abbey Theatre, before taking it to Auckland for the Deaf View Conference and eventually, hope to travel overseas.
1984
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: February 1984
NZSL Stories
1993
article – Taonga source: Evening Standard
Lost in Mime – City, Country and Sheep
Lost in Mime are Madedra performers Les Rose, Ann Croy and Lindsay Jones. The deaf drama group performs at the Globe Theatre today and tomorrow at .730pm. 'City, Country and Sheep' involves 20 deaf people.
1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Pennant: Bankstown Deaf Indoor Basketball Club, New Zealand Tour, 1972
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club, 2002
NZSL Stories
1991
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Journal: June 1991 (Vol. 5, No. 2)
1967
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring 1967 (Vol. 5, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls: Hazelwood Trophy – Pairs
1988
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Journal: March 1988 (Vol. 2, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
2000
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Host Committee, Millennium NZ Games for the Deaf, 2000
NZSL Stories
1969
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1969 (Vol. 7, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
1981
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Joan Bailey films Deaf performing at the Palmerston North Telethon!
Local Manawatu Deaf people appear on Telethon to sign a song, after Joan Bailey films a range of Deaf people at their workplaces - a welder, spraypainter, seamstress, data entry clerk and joiner.
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Fishing Trophy: Lake Ferry
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: March 1991
NZSL Stories
2000
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Black theme fancy dress party at Manawatu Deaf Society!
Members somehow manage to find black clothing in their wardrobes and attend a black themed party at MDS. It is also a special evening to award a life membership to Keith Gordon for his contributions over the years.
1991
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
NZSL Tutors attend an intensive City Lit Training course in London
In the history of NZSL teaching, perhaps the most important development was when 8 NZSL tutors attended a two-week intensive teaching course in London in 1991. Watch this condensed version (taking from almost 29 hours of footage!) to get a sense of what the training was like.
NZSL Stories
1993
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: June 1993
NZSL Stories
1985
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1985 (Vol. 22, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
Est. 1971
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Jones Trophy: Manawatu Deaf Club Table Tennis
1986
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Winter 1986 (Vol. 22. No. 4)
NZSL Stories
1993
article – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Fun and laughter in imaginative deaf, mime show
The show, from Manawatu Deaf Drama Group Madedra, is at the Globe Theatre on Friday and Saturday. It's an imaginative work created by the seven deaf actors in the group. Settings, props, costumes and make-up are all the work of other members of Madedra. 'City, Country and Sheep' will show the deaf actors' skills.
1998
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
End of Year Celebration and Prizegiving 1998: Manawatu Deaf Society Sports Section
The Manawatu Deaf Society Sports Section celebrates its annual End of Year Prizegiving evening at the Clubrooms, with happy hour, dancing, speeches, raffle prizes at a time when smoking was still allowed inside the clubroom!
1970
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1970 (Vol. 7, No. 4)
NZSL Stories
1998
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Happy Halloween: Manawatu Deaf Society
With 31st October falling on a Saturday in 1998, Manawatu Deaf Society takes the opportunity to host a Halloween party! The kids in particular look genuinely terrifying, with prizes for the best dressed child and adult!
1970
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1970 (Vol. 7, No. 2)
NZSL Stories
1996
video – Taonga source: Allan Richardson
Summer Deaf Youth Camp 1996
Comprehensive footage of the participants and activities at the 1996 Summer Deaf Youth Camp in Otaki.
NZSL Stories
Est. 1984
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls: Most Improved Player
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Large Fabric Sign: MADEDRA – Manawatu Deaf Drama Group