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NZ Deaf News: Spring 1964 (Vol. 2, No. 1)

Some of the items featured in the 1964 Spring Issue of ‘NZ Deaf News’ (Vol. 2, No. 1):

  • David Eastman has taken on the position of Art Editor for NZ Deaf News, with his cartoons regularly appearing on the front cover since the commencement of the journal.
  • The number of Deaf Clubs has increased to ten, with clubs organising their own socials and sports. Taranaki organised gatherings at different Deaf people’s homes.
  • District ‘Round-Up’ from Auckland Deaf Society, Christchurch Deaf Club, Hawkes Bay Deaf Club, Dunedin Deaf Club, Manawatu Deaf Club, Waikato Deaf Club, Northland Deaf Club and Wellington Deaf Society.
  • The Christchurch Ladies’ Group reports on its activities, with cooking, visits, and parties.
  • St Dominics reports on a visit by the Governor General, Sir Bernard Fergusson and Lady Fergusson.
  • 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.
Taonga source:
New Zealand Deaf News
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, DN1964-2-1-MJN
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