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Deaf News of New Zealand: 1974 (Vol. 11, No. 3)

Some of the items featured in the 1974 Issue of ‘Deaf News of New Zealand’ (Vol. 11, No. 3): 

  • This is the third issue of Deaf News in its new look.
  • An Auckland group makes recommendations to the Educational Development Conference, saying that the combined method of communication should be taught in New Zealand schools for the deaf instead of oralism only.
  • A new film is being produced for the New Zealand Teaching Films to Help Deaf Children Society: “A Deaf Child Grows Up”
  • Daniel Beech proposes deaf people meet at the Hamilton Deaf Sports Convention to get the ball rolling in starting an association for the deaf. 
  • Dieter asks for New Zealanders to be more welcoming of Deaf internationals, keeping in mind that they have played a part in the establishment of the Deaf News, NZ Sports Association, or in Auckland, the first church service at the Deaf Welfare Centre. 
  • Deaf Organisations
  • TV/Media
NZSL story – Taonga source: John Hunt

Establishing the ‘NZ Deaf News’ in 1962

John Hunt's involvement with NZ Deaf News spanned 23 years. Upon moving to New Zealand in 1962, he was surprised to find out that there was no NZ Deaf News at a time where radio and TV (which was inaccessible for Deaf people) were one of the main medium of news. He established the NZ Deaf News publication with a group of 10 people. The first issue was only 8 pages and with donations, the next one was 16 pages. It grew exponentially and was the place to go for Deaf-related news.
NZSL story – Taonga source: John Mansell

Dressed to Represent at the NZ Deaf Sports Convention

John recalls how athletes travelling to Deaf Sports Conventions, such as the one in Christchurch in 1968, were required to dress formally, including wearing ties. Both athletes and supporters wore rosettes to show their club. These were removed during games but worn again afterward. On the final evening, swapping rosettes was a tradition. John still has a few at home.
Taonga source:
New Zealand Deaf News
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, DN1973-11-4-MJN
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