
Est. 1978
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Hanley Shield: Auckland Deaf Dramatic Competition

NZSL Stories


1982
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club, 1982











NZSL Stories


1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Pennant: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, January 1989





NZSL Stories


Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Gordon Cup: Most Outstanding Woman Player – Basketball







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.








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


1984
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: February 1984
NZSL Stories


Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Tournament Trophy











NZSL Stories


Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Cook Strait Shield: Central Districts vs Canterbury Deaf Rugby League






NZSL Stories


1985
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, Napier 1985











NZSL Stories


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.


NZSL Stories


Est. 1970
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Singles Championship – Leslie Barrett Memorial











NZSL Stories


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.








1987
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Netball Club, Netball Competition and Labour Weekend 1987











NZSL Stories


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







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











NZSL Stories


1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
New Zealand Deaf Sport Mascot: A stuffed Kiwi






NZSL Stories


1995
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
38th New Zealand Games for the Deaf: Wellington, Labour Weekend 1995






NZSL Stories


1985
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Souvenir Patch: Los Angeles 85, World Games for Deaf





NZSL Stories


Est. 1965
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Snooker Championships











NZSL Stories


1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Bottle Opener: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association





NZSL Stories


1980s
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Gold Pin: Kiwi





NZSL Stories


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!





NZSL Stories


1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Souvenir Pin Badge: 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch NZ





NZSL Stories


Est. 1950
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Cunniffe Memorial Cup: N.Z. Deaf Societies Men’s Basketball Challenge Cup











NZSL Stories


1983
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: Easter 1983 (Vol. 6, No. 1)



NZSL Stories


Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Men’s Basketball Club: B Grade Tournament











NZSL Stories


1980
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: March 1980 (Vol. 3, No. 1)





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















