
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: September 1991


1988
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Rugby League Football Club, Historic Game 1988 between New Zealand and Australia


1995
video – Taonga source: Richard Peri
Second test: New Zealand Deaf vs South Africa
The first ever International Deaf Rugby Test Series was held in New Zealand in 1995 between New Zealand and South Africa. South Africa won the series 2-1.

NZSL Stories

1997
Images – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf Rugby
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Rugby Union Representatives 1997


2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Signed Rugby Ball: Deaf Blacks, 2000


1990-91
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring/Summer 1990/91 (Vol. 24. No. 2)
NZSL Stories

1992
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
The beginnings of Easter Deaf Rugby: Northern Region vs Southern Region
The second game of 15-a-side Deaf rugby tournament in New Zealand: Southern Region seek to avenge their earlier defeat to the Northern Region.


1988
video – Taonga source: Tony Clews
Rugby league: NSW Deaf vs New Zealand Deaf Kiwis
As a warm-up in preparation for their upcoming game vs the Australian Deaf rugby league team, the Deaf Kiwis play against the NSW Deaf rugby league team on 4 June 1988. The game was won by NSW, 18–8.


2002
Images – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf Rugby
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Rugby v Australia Deaf, Sydney, 2002


1995
Images – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf Rugby
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Rugby Football Union, New Zealand v South Africa, 1995

NZSL Stories

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!

NZSL Stories

1992
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Second National Deaf Sevens tournament
The second National Deaf Sevens tournament was held at the Linton Military Camp, located just south of Palmerston North, where the Central boys won a points-based competition.


1992
Images – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf Rugby
Team Photo: National Deaf Sevens Tournament, 1992


1988
video – Taonga source: Tony Clews
First Deaf rugby league game between Australia and New Zealand in Sydney
Historic first rugby league game between New Zealand and Australia, which took place in Sydney 1988 (Henson Park, Newton). Australia won 16–6.


1991
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Journal: June 1991 (Vol. 5, No. 2)


1991
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Northern Deaf XV vs Southern Deaf XV
Northern Deaf XV vs Southern Deaf XV held at Linton Military Camp near Palmerston North on 31 March 1991.


1993
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: December 1993


2002
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Signed Rugby Ball: Deaf Blacks, 2002

NZSL Stories

1998
video – Taonga source: Inside Out
Deaf Blacks players to tour Wales selected at the 1998 National Deaf Rugby Interzonal Championship
The deciding match of the 1998 National Deaf Rugby Interzonal Championship played in Wellington over Easter weekend, and cementing a place in the New Zealand Deaf team that toured Wales in November 1998.

NZSL Stories