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Est. 1978
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Hanley Shield: Auckland Deaf Dramatic Competition

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
1982
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club, 1982

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • John Mansell
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Pennant: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, January 1989

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Gordon Cup: Most Outstanding Woman Player – Basketball

Manawatu Deaf Society
1984
article – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Mudpools replace ice

Avalanche-free mudpools and geysers have replaced snow and ice for the seven deaf-mute Japanese climbers pulled off Mt Cook on Friday.
Wellington Deaf Society
1985
article – Taonga source: NZ Herald

Good sign for the deaf

A course to train professional interpreters for the deaf, now being run in Auckland, is the first of its kind in New Zealand.
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
1984
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: February 1984

NZSL Stories
  • Susie Ovens
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Hunt
  • Tony Walton
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Tournament Trophy

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Cook Strait Shield: Central Districts vs Canterbury Deaf Rugby League

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
1985
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, Napier 1985

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Terry Kane
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
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.
Tony Clews
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
Est. 1970
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Singles Championship – Leslie Barrett Memorial

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
1984
article – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

PM hints at climbing rules

The Government would have to consider regulations covering climbing if the mountaineering community makes an issue out of his action in evacuating seven Japanese climbers from Mt Cook, the Prime Minister, Sir Robert Muldoon, indicated today.
Wellington Deaf Society
1987
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Netball Club, Netball Competition and Labour Weekend 1987

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
1980
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post

Specialist in deaf education on NZ visit

From the day a child is diagnosed as being profoundly deaf, he should learn the system of "total communication," advocates Australian educationist Mr Brian Reynolds.
1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Basketball Singlet: Manawatu Deaf Society Men’s Basketball

Manawatu Deaf Society
1980
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club: Waitemata Basketball Assn – Winter ‘B’ Grade Championship, 1980

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

New Zealand Deaf Sport Mascot: A stuffed Kiwi

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
1995
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

38th New Zealand Games for the Deaf: Wellington, Labour Weekend 1995

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1985
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Souvenir Patch: Los Angeles 85, World Games for Deaf

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Terry Kane
  • Susie Ovens
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jeff Went
Est. 1965
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Snooker Championships

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Michelle Kruger
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Bottle Opener: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Jeff Went
1980s
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Gold Pin: Kiwi

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
  • Terry Kane
  • Susie Ovens
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
1981
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Deaf athletes visit Disneyland en route to the World Games for the Deaf in Köln!

New Zealand athletes stopover at Los Angeles on the way to the World Games for the Deaf in Köln, and make the most of the trip with a visit to Disneyland!
Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
  • Susie Ovens
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Souvenir Pin Badge: 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch NZ

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
Est. 1950
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Cunniffe Memorial Cup: N.Z. Deaf Societies Men’s Basketball Challenge Cup

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
  • Kevin Pivac
1983
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Ephpheta: Easter 1983 (Vol. 6, No. 1)

St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Men’s Basketball Club: B Grade Tournament

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
1980
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Ephpheta: March 1980 (Vol. 3, No. 1)

St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
1982
article – Taonga source: AID Magazine

Deaf field officers – their disability is their qualification

In the past 18 months, the NZAD has opened field offices in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, and hopes soon to establish two more in Nelson and Dunedin.
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • John Hunt