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1964
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1964 (Vol. 1, No. 3)

NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Richard Hay
  • Pam Croskery
  • John Hunt
1964
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton

The Governor-General and his wife visits Kelston School for the Deaf

The Governor-General Sir Bernard and Lady Fergusson visited Kelston School for the Deaf on 4 April 1964. They were entertained by swimming and gymnastics display by its deaf pupils.
Susan Hamilton
1968
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Summer 1968 (Vol. 5, No. 2)

NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Hunt
1964
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball “B” Team, 1964

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
1963
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Spring 1963 (Vol. 1, No. 1)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
2020
video – Taonga source: Elizabeth Hines

Memories of triple World Deaf Games champion John Ooteman

New Zealand’s most acclaimed Deaf gold medallist, John Ooteman was a triple World Games for the Deaf champion (Koln 1981, Los Angeles 1985, Christchurch 1989). His story is told through the eyes of Elizabeth Hines, his Deaf sister.
Elizabeth Hines
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Milton Reedy
  • Jeff Went
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Susie Ovens
  • Terry Kane
1969
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sport Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1969

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Drawn Pairs

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
1960
article – Taonga source: John McRae

N.Z. wrestler wins 2 medals

Auckland welterweight wrestler John McRae captured a silver medal and a bronze at the Olympic Games for the Deaf in Helsinki.
John McRae
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
2004
video – Taonga source: Rūaumoko Komiti

Being Māori Deaf: Interview with Patrick Thompson

Raw footage of an interview with Patrick Thompson attempting to connect with a Māori culture he was denied growing up. Patrick provides a voice for Māori Deaf, to grow understanding about the challenges they face, and to promote the importance of NZSL.
Rūaumoko Komiti
1964
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Folk Conquer their Handicap

On a recent Saturday, I was lucky enough to meet members of the Auckland Deaf Society at a working bee they were holding to improve the grounds of the city's Deaf Welfare Centre. The centre, incidentially, is a very fine building – it has the biggest sports hall in Auckland with a floor area 110 by 60 feet.
Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Schischka
1966
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Indoor Bowls Trophy To Auckland

The Auckland indoor bowls team which beat Northland for the 'Ranfurly Shield of indoor bowls'.
Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
1967
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball ‘C’ Team, Winter 1967

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
1961
Object – Taonga source: John McRae

John McRae’s Wrestling Bronze Medal: World Deaf Games, Helsinki 1961

John McRae
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Men’s Singles Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
Est. 1969
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Men’s Singles Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Annual Picnic: Oliver Trophy – Step Distance

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
1964
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1964

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Shona McGhie
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1959
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Bowling Club: Champion Singles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
1966
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Winter 1966 (Vol. 3, No. 4)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
1968
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Indoor Bowls badge, 1968

Wellington Deaf Society
1962
article – Taonga source: The Auckland Star

Seven to make debut at ball for the deaf

Seven young girls will make their debut at a ball to be held by the Auckland Deaf Society; they will dance the debutante walz without hearing the music.
Est. 1968
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Ladies Snooker

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Terry Kane
  • Michelle Kruger
1965
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: October 1965

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • John Hunt
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Colleen Norris
  • Michelle Kruger
  • John Mansell
1969
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: October 1969 (Vol. 6, No. 4)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
Est. 1949
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Adult Deaf Society All Round Sports Cup: 100 Yrds Run, Putting The Short, Hop Step and Jump

Auckland Deaf Society
1964
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: April 1964

Auckland Deaf Society
1968
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Rosette: AUCKLAND – N.Z. Deaf Convention, Christchurch 1968

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
1964
article – Taonga source: Colleen Norris

Deaf Couple Married At Ruawai

Deaf Bridal Couple – Mr and Mrs N.G. Norris after their marriage in the Ruawai Methodist Church. Both are totally deaf.
Colleen Norris
NZSL Stories
  • Patreena Bryan
  • Colleen Norris
1962
Images – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Team Photo: Y.M.C.A. Indoor Basketball, Wellington Deaf Sports Club, 1962

Wellington Deaf Society