Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Table Tennis Club: T.G. Kane Cup – Women’s Double
NZSL Stories
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club: Mixed Pairs
NZSL Stories
1993
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive
Sounds or Silence?
In the early 1990s, due to a breakthrough in technology, cochlear implants were starting to become the norm. The Deaf community worldwide viewed cochlear implants as a device that disregarded the need for access to sign language. Others considered such devices a miracle. In 1993, ‘60 Minutes’ investigated this controversial topic in New Zealand.
1993
video – Taonga source: Deaf Aotearoa
Opening of Deaf Association’s new premises in New Lynn, Auckland
The opening of the Deaf Association National Office and the Auckland Branch Office at the Ceramic House in Totara Avenue, New Lynn on 18 June 1993.
NZSL Stories
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Drawn Pairs
NZSL Stories
1990
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Wrap-up Christmas party at Deaf Society of Canterbury
Deaf Society of Canterbury on Armagh Street celebrates the end of 1990 with a wrap-up Christmas party, and a few speeches!
Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Monaca Cup, Women’s Singles
NZSL Stories
Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Central District Deaf Cricket Club: Most Improved Player of the Year
1992
video – Taonga source: Sue Williams
The Remand of Ivan Curry
A documentary outlining the case of Ivan Curry who, in 1988, was arrested and tried for the murder of his baby nephew. The documentary explores the case and in particular the plight of Ivan Curry who was remanded without bail for 15 months awaiting trial, as well as the difficulty Deaf people face navigating the justice system.
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Mixed Doubles – 8 Ball Pool
1990
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Journal: June 1990 (Vol. 4, No. 2)
NZSL Stories
1990-00s
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Polo Shirt: Northern Deaf Golf Team – NZ Deaf Games
NZSL Stories
Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Central District Deaf Cricket Club: Player Of The Year
1990
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Kiwis vs Roos: Deaf Rugby League
Footage of rugby league training, haka practice, game planning, changing room preparations, and actual game footage of all three matches between the Deaf Kiwis and Australian teams, and even a visit to the hospital for an injured Kiwi player!
NZSL Stories
1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: March 1990
NZSL Stories
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Membership Card: Wellington Deaf Society
1990
video – Taonga source: Dulcie McKie
Welcome 1990 Haere Mai!
The Auckland Sign Singers were invited to perform with others in a three-hour entertainment special to celebrate 1990 which was broadcast live from Bastion Point on TV One at 7.30pm.
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Ladies Singles – Pool
1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: July 1990
NZSL Stories
1990
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Team wins at contest just by taking part
The four skipped by Margaret Coutts lost both matches at the national women's bowls tournament in Wellington yesterday. But they didn't mind.
1990
article – Taonga source: Unknown
Games viewers riled by breaks for ads
Deaf people were incensed when a television commentator at the Commonwealth opening last night referred to an athlete as "deaf and dumb".
NZSL Stories
biography
Profile
Susan Hamilton
Susan was a very active sportswoman who loved being involved in the Deaf community, regularly attending all community events. A renowned Deaf golfer who could be found out on the green each Saturday, Susan was also the President of the Deaf Association from 1994 to 1998 and its Patron from 2008 to 2016.
Est. 1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
N.Z. Deaf Amateur Sports Association, Bernie Clews Trophy: Outstanding Men’s Basketball Player
NZSL Stories
1992
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive
New Zealand Police Commissioner considers Deaf access to justice
Two weeks after 'The Remand of Ivan Curry' screens on TV1, Police Commissioner John Jamieson meets with Jennifer Brain to work out better procedures for dealing with Deaf people in custody.
1992
article – Taonga source: NZ Herald
Court scenes show shocking injustice
When 'The Remand of Ivan Curry' concluded last night with the knowledge that a deaf man wrongly accused for murder and imprisoned for two years without trial was finally released with nothing – no apology nor any compensation – the indignation must have risen high in the throats of many viewers.
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Drawn Fours
NZSL Stories
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society Lorraine Nilsson Trophy: Ladies Highest Points – Ten Pin Bowling
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf [Touchtalk TravelPro]
2017
article – Taonga source: The Press.
Deaf community was home for Margaret Coutts
An obituary on Margaret Coutts who was "the mother of deaf sports", an active leader and strong positive role-model to younger members of the Deaf community. She was the first female president of the Christchurch Deaf Club, and was awarded a NZ Commemoration Medal for her contributions in 1990.
NZSL Stories
1992
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Police complain to TVNZ about Curry documentary
The Ivan Curry documentary has prompted the deaf community to insist that professional sign language interpreters be used in all police and court work in future.