biography
Profile
Jennifer Brain (QSM)
Jennifer received the Queens Service Medal in 2007 for services to the New Zealand Deaf Community. She was well known for her leadership with the New Zealand Association for the Deaf. Jennifer became the first Deaf Leadership Tutor promoting community and Deaf youth leadership, before becoming the first Deaf Chief Executive Officer in 1999. Through her work, Jennifer was ahead of her time with the strategic planning of many Deaf community projects including Deaf awareness and Deaf leadership.
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Men’s Singles Championship
NZSL Stories
Est. 1964
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE
Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
It all began on the 21st of March 1964. A group of deaf adults from Napier and Hastings got together to form the Hawkes Bay Deaf Club. Soon after, others from as far away as Wairoa and Waipukurau soon joined in as well. There were over 20 members in 1964.
Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society McHattie Trophy: Tug-Of-War, Married vs Single
NZSL Stories
1964
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1964
NZSL Stories
Est. 1955
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
75th Jubilee Memorial Shield: Tug-of-War between New Zealand Deaf Societies
NZSL Stories
Est. 1941
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Berretti Challenge Cup: Wellington Deaf Club Table Tennis Championship
1964
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1964
NZSL Stories
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Wall Mounted Honour Board at Manawatu Deaf Society, in Memorial of Joan Caroline Bailey
1964
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: April 1964
1964
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball “B” Team, 1964
NZSL Stories
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.
Est. 1959
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Graded Pairs
NZSL Stories
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Drawn Pairs
NZSL Stories
1964
article – Taonga source: Colleen Norris
Special service as deaf marry
Two totally deaf people were married in the Ruawai Methodist Church on Saturday in a service specially modified for the deaf. Mr Moore had spent many hours modifying the service and consulting with the principal of the School for the Deaf, Dr D. Dale.
NZSL Stories
1964-65
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Summer 1964-65 (Vol. 2, No. 2)
NZSL Stories
Est. 1962
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre: Doris Jones Memorial Rose Bowl
NZSL Stories
Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Annual Picnic: Allen Trophy – Run Race, Oliver Trophy – Step Distance, McHattie Trophy – Tug-of-War
NZSL Stories
1964
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Deaf Demons Basketball Club, Winter 1964
NZSL Stories
Est. 1941
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Swindale Rose Bowl: Wellington Deaf Club Table Tennis Championship
Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Annual Picnic: Oliver Trophy – Step Distance
NZSL Stories
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Drawn Fours
NZSL Stories
1964
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: March 1964
NZSL Stories
Est. 1959
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Bowling Club: Champion Singles
NZSL Stories
2014
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2014 (Vol. 36, No. 2)
Est. 1950
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Cunniffe Memorial Cup: N.Z. Deaf Societies Men’s Basketball Challenge Cup
NZSL Stories
Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Annual Picnic: Handicap Race – Allen Trophy
NZSL Stories
Est. 1961
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Brian Tewsley Memorial Trophy – Aggregate Points
NZSL Stories
1976
article – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Twenty First Deaf Sports Convention
This month, the Manawatu Deaf Club will again host the Annual New Zealand Deaf Convention. It will be the twenty-first with over 200 people competing. 160-170 will be from Auckland, Waikato, Taranaki, Wellington, Christchurch and Southland. Local competitors make up the total.
NZSL Stories
Est. 1959
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Graded Fours
NZSL Stories