Est. 1957
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Agg Points
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Hazelwood Cup: Outstanding Netball Player
2011
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2011 (Vol. 33, No. 1)
Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Junior Singles
NZSL Stories
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Best Putted Trophy
NZSL Stories
Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Anton Cup, Men’s Singles – Round Robin
NZSL Stories
1990
article – Taonga source: NZ Herald
Ivan Curry case goes to police authority
The Police Minister expects the Police Complaints Authority to inquire into questions arising from the documentary 'The Remand of Ivan Curry'.
1987
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Social Evening: Wrapping up the 32nd NZ Games for the Deaf
The 32nd New Zealand Games for the Deaf wrapped up with a presentation dinner-and-dance evening at Addington Raceway’s ‘Twiggers’ on Sunday 25th October 1987. A jam-packed evening with plenty of talking, sitting down, a buffet meal, dancing to live music, and group photos, with the venue closing 1.30am!
NZSL Stories
1988
article – Taonga source: NZ Woman’s Weekly
They’re naturals for the part
A production this month of the play Children of a Lesser God in Auckland will feature two deaf actors, Bryan Williams and Sheila Gibbons. And the starring role will be played, for the second time, by Gloss actress Miranda Harcourt.
NZSL Stories
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Tournament Trophy
NZSL Stories
Est. 1969
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Judith McLoren Memorial – Women’s Single Championship
NZSL Stories
1988
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: June 1988 (Vol. 11, No. 1)
1992
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
State needs to protect defendant’s right to a fair trial
Curry, who was deaf after suffering meningitis as an infant, spent two years in jail before being brought to trial on a murder charge a jury took just two hours to throw out.
1990
video – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Coming Together: A video history of Wellington Deaf Society
A documentary about Wellington Deaf Society created after the 50th anniversary of WDS back in 1988. It includes historic shots of the old WDS at 280 Willis Street, Te Aro, as well as interviews with some of its members.
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Club Captain Trophy
NZSL Stories
1987
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Some fresh air and football at the NZ Deaf Games, Christchurch 1987
Two men’s mixed teams played football 1.00pm to 3.00pm on Sunday 25th October 1987 at Cowles Stadium. No formal prizes were awarded for football, nor did it count for points towards the Aotearoa Turi Shield. It was for the selection of the New Zealand Deaf football team for the upcoming 1989 World Games for the Deaf in Christchurch.
NZSL Stories
1989
Images – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association, Executive Council Members, 1987-1989
NZSL Stories
Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Walbran Cup, Most Improved Player
NZSL Stories
1990
article – Taonga source: NZ Herald
Inquiry into Curry murder prosecution
The Police Complaints Authority started an inquiry into a murder charge made in 1988 against Ivan Curry, who is profoundly deaf. The weekend screening of a documentary on TVNZ Channel One's 'The Remand of Ivan Curry', had raised concerns about the way the police handled the case.
2011
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2011 (Vol. 33, No. 4)
1988
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Wellington fields 16 at deaf Games
Sixteen Wellingtonians are part of the 97 strong New Zealand team to compete in the 16th World Games for the Deaf in Christchurch. Local members of the team and the sport they are competing in are listed.
NZSL Stories
1988
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Rugby League Football Club, Historic Game 1988 between New Zealand and Australia
NZSL Stories
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Drawn Pairs
NZSL Stories
1988
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Black and White Fancy Dress Fundraiser for 1989 WGD Christchurch
The Black and White themed Fancy Dress party at Christchurch Deaf Society on 28th May 1988 was a fundraiser for the World Games for the Deaf. Creative members dressed-up as prisoners, punk rockers, Spanish costume dress with bolero, nuns, waitresses, and rugby league players!
NZSL Stories
Est. 1986
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Sports Indoor Bowls Club: Ladies Singles
NZSL Stories
Est. 1986
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Men’s Singles
NZSL Stories
Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Nilsson Cup: Indoor Bowls Singles
1983-88
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Badges: Auckland Deaf Society Badminton – Pam Croskery, Penny Went, Doug Croskery
NZSL Stories
1988
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: December 1988 (Vol. 11, No. 3)
Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Barkla Cup, Women’s Doubles
NZSL Stories