1965
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1965 (Vol. 2, No. 3)
2010
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 2010
1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: February 1990
1989
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
33rd New Zealand Games for the Deaf: Wellington, 19-23 October 1989
2006
video – Taonga source: Dan Hanks
Mardi Gras celebrations
Auckland Deaf Society, about to close for a total building redevelopment, hosts a final social event: a Mardi Gras at the Deaf Club.
1976
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: March 1976 (Vol. 13, No. 4)
1952
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Day Trip to Orewa!
During one of the first New Zealand Deaf Sports Convention in Auckland 1952, a group of Deaf take a day trip to Orewa.
1951
video – Taonga source: Owen Gibbons
Christchurch Deaf men with (and on) their bicycles
Black and white footage of a group of Christchurch Deaf men with their bicycles chatting to the camera excitedly before riding on the road, and signing at the same time!
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: March 2009
2002
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Amateur footage: Inaugural Deaf Rugby World Championship
A snapshot of the inaugural 2002 Deaf Rugby World Championships held in Auckland, briefly touching on official matches, friendly games, and two social evenings at Auckland Deaf Club, with speeches galore!
1980
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club, Men’s “B” Grade, 1980
1965
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, Tenth International Games for the Deaf, Washington D.C. 1965
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.
1982
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club, 1982
1991
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club, Easter 1991
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: October 2009
1951
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Adult Deaf Society Indoor Basketball, 1951
1951
video – Taonga source: Owen Gibbons
Day trip to Helensville Hot Pools
A group of Deaf people make a trip to the Helensville Hot Pools 1951.
1969
video – Taonga source: Janice and Gary Howard
Annual Auckland Picnic at Orewa, 1969
Members of the Auckland Deaf Society and friends attend the annual picnic at Orewa Beach in March 1969.
1980
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: December 1980 (Vol. 17, No. 6)
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: December 1989
1960
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1960
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Lawn Bowls, 2002
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: September 1989
1986
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club, Easter 1985-1986
2008
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Zone Lawn Bowls Team, 2008
1969
article – Taonga source: Unknown
Sole N.Z. entrant for Deaf Games
Coventry was selected as a sole member of the New Zealand team to attend the July Deaf Olympics in Yugoslavia.
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: December 2009
1970
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1970 (Vol. 7, No. 2)
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: June 1989
1987
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club, Easter 1987
1999
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: Winter 1999
1969
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sport Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1969
1982
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: October 1982 (Vol. 19, No. 3)
1980
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Social and Sports Executive Committee, 1980-81
1983
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: January 1983 (Vol. 20, No. 1)
2003
video – Taonga source: Sue Williams
Wallace Williams: A compilation of interviews and footage
A compilation of various footage where Wallace’s friends speak about their memories of Wallace including footage of Wallace at Auckland Deaf Society events.
1968
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1968
1951
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Travelling to Wellington for NZ Deaf Sports Convention, 1951
A group of Auckland Deaf travel to and from Wellington for the New Zealand Deaf Sports Convention during Labour Weekend, 1951.
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: May 1991
1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: December 1990
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: February 1991
1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: May 1990
1983
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club, Easter 1983
1971
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1971 (Vol. 8, No. 2)
1952
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Arriving for the Deaf Sports Convention in Auckland 1952
Members of the Auckland Deaf community welcome friends and competitors from nationwide for the annual Deaf Sports Convention in Auckland 1952, and take a trip into Auckland City.
1952
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Adult Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1952
1979
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club, 1979
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.
1986
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Host Committee: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club, 1986
1987
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Social Evening: Wrapping up the 32nd NZ Games for the Deaf
The 32nd New Zealand Games for the Deaf wrapped up with a presentation dinner-and-dance evening at Addington Raceway’s ‘Twiggers’ on Sunday 25th October 1987. A jam-packed evening with plenty of talking, sitting down, a buffet meal, dancing to live music, and group photos, with the venue closing 1.30am!
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.
1998
video – Taonga source: Abbie Twiss
Auckland Deaf Society hosts a Derby Race Night!
An action filled evening at ADS with a Deaf modelling show followed by an Auckland Deaf Drag Queen contest and finally a derby race competition!
1956
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Sports Convention: Trip to Motuihe Domain
During the Sports Convention, Deaf people travel to Motuihe Domain, on Motuihe Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, for a picnic.
1951
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Adult Deaf Society Indoor Basketball, First Grade, 1951
1980
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Auckland Leagues Club Cup (Golf), 1980
1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: October 1990
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: July 1991
2010
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: May 2010
1962
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: November 1962
2008
video – Taonga source: Brent Macpherson
My Second Home: Auckland Deaf Society
A 43-minute documentary taking you through the history of Auckland Deaf Society, the second home of the Deaf community of Auckland.
2003
video – Taonga source: Mary Johnson
Memories of Owen Gibbons
Owen Gibbons shares some life experiences in this video shot at his home in Auckland. Using various photographs and props, Owen touches on his many Deaf related involvements and memories, including his times at Deaf school, his working life, his passion for Deaf sports and his family.
2002
video – Taonga source: Sonia Pivac
In memory of Wallace Williams: A Deaf life!
A montage celebrating Wallace Williams’ life and his contribution to the Auckland Deaf community.
1972
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1972 (Vol. 9, No. 1)
1962
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: June 1962
1964
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1964
1966
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1966
1973
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1973
1954
video – Taonga source: Owen Gibbons
Socialising at Labour Weekend Wellington 1954
Athletes and spectators take a day out from the sporting competition to have fun in Wellington, 1954.
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.
2009
publication – Taonga source: Unknown
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: April 2009
1970
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1970 (Vol. 7, No. 3)
1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 1990
1984
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1984
1965
article – Taonga source: Unknown
Deaf swimmer honoured
A 24-year-old deaf swimmer shows her honorary membership certificate of the Auckland Surf Life Saving Association to her teammates that leaves tomorrow night for the International Games for the Deaf.
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: October 1989
1968
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Group Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Christchurch Deaf Convention Tour Party, 1968
1980
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, Hamilton 1980
1993
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club, Easter 1993
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 1989
1956
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Adult Deaf Picnic: Trip to Motuihe Domain
Deaf adults enjoy ice cream, beer and dressing up in bathing suits, whilst observing HMNZ Tamaki navy recruits practise on Motuihe Island.
1963
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring 1963 (Vol. 1, No. 1)
1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: July 1990
2017
video – Taonga source: AUT Sign Language Section
Deaf Health Stories in NZSL
This project explores the experiences of Deaf New Zealanders in accessing healthcare and health information. 40 Deaf people from around New Zealand share their stories about barriers in this setting as well as strategies they have used in advocating for their right to access information, communication, and make informed decisions.
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: March 1991
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: February 2009
1989
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1989 (Vol. 23. No. 1)
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: July 2009
1980
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club 1980
1968
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1968 (Vol. 5, No. 3)
1971
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Australian Deaf vs Auckland Deaf Society, Men’s Indoor Basketball, 1971
1969
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf men chat outside Auckland Deaf Society clubrooms
A group of men from the ADS basketball club are seen chatting outside the Auckland Deaf Society Clubrooms.
2001
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Combined Sports Teams, 2001
1995
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
38th New Zealand Games for the Deaf: Wellington, Labour Weekend 1995
1991
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club, Host Committee, Easter 1991
2015
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
History through Young Eyes: Interview with Owen Gibbons
Former Auckland Deaf Society President and life member, Owen Gibbons says that one of his best memories was travelling to the World Deaf Games as part of the New Zealand Deaf basketball mens team. His eyes “literally popped out at what he saw over there!”
1964
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: March 1964
1950
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Inaugural Indoor Basketball Match Between N.Z. Deaf Teams – Auckland v Wellington, 1950
1991
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
New Zealand Indoor Bowls Federation, 25th Tournament, Auckland, Easter Weekend 1991
2002
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
43rd New Zealand Games for the Deaf: Wellington, 24-28 October 2002
1983
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Sport Convention, Dunedin 1983
2003
video – Taonga source: DEAFinitely Youth Group
The first Wallace Williams Comedy Evening kicks off!
The first ever Wallace Williams Comedy Evening kicks off in 2003, as a fundraiser for Deaf Youth to attend the WFD Congress in Montreal, Canada.
1968
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1968
1951
video – Taonga source: Owen Gibbons
Picnic at Duders Beach
Auckland Deaf community hold their annual picnic at Duders Beach, 1951.
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.
1994
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club Representatives, Easter 1994
1975
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball Club, 1975
1973
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1973 (Vol. 10, No. 1)
1990
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society