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1989
article – Taonga source: The Press

Second medal for N.Z.

New Zealand gained its second medal when Michael Lynch came in third in the men's 100m butterfly last night. If it had not been for a misjudged approach to the electronic touch pad, Lynch would probably would have earned a silver medal.
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Milton Reedy
  • Tony Walton
  • Michael Lynch
1989
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts

NZ vs Sweden Men’s Basketball at WGD in Christchurch

Edited crowd-shot footage of the men’s basketball heat at the World Games for the Deaf 1989, between New Zealand and Sweden. Sweden won the match 126-61.
Rodney Roberts
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star

First record falls in swimming

New Zealand swimmers Kathryn Olsson and Anva Cosgrove made their first appearance in the pool in the 100m freestyle. They finished fifth in their respective heats and failed to make the finals.
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Michael Lynch
  • Tony Walton
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press

Games cost drain funds

New Zealand will have to struggle to send a team to the next World Games for the Deaf because of the huge cost of staging the 1989 event which ended at Queen Elizabeth II Park yesterday.
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Michael Lynch
  • Jeff Went
  • Pam Croskery
biography
Profile

Noeline ‘Patty’ Still (MNZM)

Patty, born 1932, received the M.N.Z.M in 2003 for her involvement in many activities and initiatives within the Deaf community. Patty was recognised for her efforts in promoting NZSL through her teaching of NZSL, and her work raising public awareness via her performances with the Christchurch Silent Singers group.
Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowls: Champ Triples

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Jones Trophy: Manawatu Netball Competition

Manawatu Deaf Society
1989
video – Taonga source: Deaf Aotearoa

National Foundation for the Deaf promotional video

National Foundation for the Deaf produce a promotional video explaining their role and the purpose of their member organisations.
Deaf Aotearoa
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star

NZ swimmer wins bronze

Swimmer Michael Lynch claimed New Zealand's second medla of the World Games for the Deaf when he took the bronze in the 100m butterfly.
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
  • Michael Lynch
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press

Deaf athletes will be out to win medals

The vice-chairman of the organising committee, Mrs Margaret Coutts, said yesterday "for two weeks there will be more deaf people on the street than hearing people. My heart is filled with gold because of the very big turn out – there are more athletes here than at the previous World Games in America (in 1985)."
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Terry Kane
  • Susie Ovens
1989
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Bronze Medallists from Auckland Deaf Society: New Zealand Deaf Women’s Basketball Team

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
  • Susie Ovens
1989
Images – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association, Executive Council Members, 1987-1989

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Jeff Went
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: November 1989

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Terry Kane
  • Colleen Norris
  • Susie Ovens
  • Jeff Went
  • Doug Croskery
  • Milton Reedy
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press

Drug-testing at Games

Athletes at the sixteenth World Deaf Games will be randomly tested for drug use. Athletes to be tested would be selected before events by the executive of the Committee of the International Silent Sports (CISS).
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
  • Terry Kane
  • Pam Croskery
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Netball Club: Most Improved

Manawatu Deaf Society
1989
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

New Zealand Deaf News: Winter 1989 (Vol. 23. No. 2)

NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
  • Janet Watt
  • John Hunt
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star

Advertisement: 16th World Games for the Deaf

Tickets for the opening ceremony are at $8.00 while the closing ceremony is at $5.00. All other tickets prices are listed: $3.00 per ticket for 1 venue entry. $6.00 per ticket entry to all venues on 1 day. $40 ten venues entry on any day.
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star

More than 1300 involved

About 100 interpreters have been trained in Christchurch over the last year. The classes were organised by the hearing people but the deaf were the teachers. It is only the second time that New Zealand sign language has been taught in this country.
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Janet Watt
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Nilsson Cup: Indoor Bowls Singles

Manawatu Deaf Society
1989
article – Taonga source: Unknown

Deaf study tour hit by obstacle

Many obstacles, including their deafness, are getting in the way of a planned study to the United States and Britain for Angela and Shelia.
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Best Putted Trophy

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
Est. 1987
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club: Jim Eaton Trophy – Goaler of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
  • Shirley Bregmen
1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

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

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society: Married v Singles Cricket

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Club Captain Trophy

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
1987
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury

Athletics at the 32nd Annual NZ Games for the Deaf: Christchurch 1987

The popular athletics interclub and open championship ran to a tight program, from 8:00am to 12:00 noon. The Oxspring Shield for interclub athletics went to Auckland with 32 points. The 32nd Annual NZ Games for the Deaf in Christchurch provided valuable experience for hosting the World Deaf Games to be held in Christchurch in January 1989. At Cowles Stadium, Shona McGhie and Tony Walton are also interviewed by News Review.
Deaf Society of Canterbury
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press

Nice touch to start of Deaf Games

A touching moment at the opening of the World Games for the Deaf appeared to set the tone for the competition. The entire United States team lined up to touch hands with the Russian athletes as the Soviet team marched into place.
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
1989
article – Taonga source: Pam Witko

Going for gold

New Zealand's Michael Lynch is on target for a gold medal in the 200m butterfly event at the World Games for the Deaf.
Pam Witko
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Michael Lynch
1989
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts

Edited coverage of Auckland v Canterbury Deaf Rugby League match

Edited coverage of the Auckland v Canterbury Deaf Rugby League match held in Auckland in 1989.
Rodney Roberts
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Souvenir Badge: 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch 1989

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton