Owen Gibbons

Auckland Deaf community hold their annual picnic at Duders Beach, 1951.

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.

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!

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!”

A group of Auckland Deaf travel to and from Wellington for the New Zealand Deaf Sports Convention during Labour Weekend, 1951.

The New Zealand team attending the 10th World Deaf Games in Washington, USA, 1965.

A group of men from the ADS basketball club are seen chatting outside the Auckland Deaf Society Clubrooms.

Members of the Auckland Deaf Society and friends attend the annual picnic at Orewa Beach in March 1969.