1992
article – Taonga source: Victoria News, Victoria University of Wellington
Dictionary for the language of the deaf
Nearly quarter of a million dollars in sponsorship has been raised for the NZSL dictionary, a joint effort by the University and the New Zealand Association of the Deaf.
1997
article – Taonga source: NZ Herald
Deaf woman goes to head of class
Struggles in her own schooling as she grew up made profoundly deaf Auckland woman Sarah Cameron want to be a teacher. Her ambition came true yesterday when she became the first deaf person to graduate with a mainstream secondary teacher's diploma.
1990
article – Taonga source: Western Leader
Julie-Anne’s a Winner
Julie-Anne is the new Miss Deaf New Zealand. Coming second-runner up in the Miss Auckland Deaf competition, saw her go through to Miss New Zealand.
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: December 1991
NZSL Stories
1999
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Manawatu Deaf Society’s netball team talk about logistics…
Members of the Manawatu Deaf Society’s netball team discuss the running of the team including fundraising and other logistics. This video is a good example of the natural language used during meetings in 1999 and is presented here unedited for this purpose.
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Gordon Cup: Most Outstanding Woman Player – Basketball
1991
Images – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf Rugby
Team Photo: Northern vs Southern Deaf XV, Southern Deaf XV Team, 1991
1980-90s
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Key Ring: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association
NZSL Stories
Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Keogh Cup, Mixed Doubles
NZSL Stories
1998
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Ten Pin Bowling, 1998
NZSL Stories
1990
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Combined Sports Representatives, 1990
NZSL Stories
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Ultratec Minicom IV TTY
1993
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
A look around the Armagh Street clubroom whilst the ceiling is being painted
A tour around the 323a Armagh Street clubroom filled with memories, trophies, photos, and a framed letter from Helen Keller. Jo Smith is working in the office that day, with Tom Still painting the inside ceiling.
1993
video – Taonga source: Hilda Tamepo
John & Laura Hunt’s farewell party
A farewell party is thrown for John and Laura Hunt at the Auckland Deaf Society, prior to their move to Melbourne. The farewell was attended by over 100 members of the Auckland Deaf community.
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 1991
NZSL Stories
1995
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: February 1995
NZSL Stories
1996
publication – Taonga source: Deaf Education History Aotearoa NZ
Yearbook: van Asch Deaf Education Centre, 1996
1991
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club, Host Committee, Easter 1991
NZSL Stories
1990
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Journal: March 1990 (Vol. 4, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
1999
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Central Districts Deaf Cricket Team, 1999
1993
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
A Friday evening at Christchurch Deaf Society
Members hustle and bustle around the Deaf Club’s kitchen on a Friday evening, taking care of orders, cooking, and payments - back in the days when meals were $5.00 and cans were only $1!
1991
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Let the battle begin! Wellington vs Auckland Deaf rugby league at Lower Hutt
The Wellington Deaf rugby league team host their Auckland rivals in Lower Hutt. The match was closely fought!
NZSL Stories
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Table Tennis Club: T.G. Kane Cup – Men’s Double
NZSL Stories
Est. 1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Table Tennis Club: Glenice Bays & Ngaire Doherty Cup – Most Improved Player
NZSL Stories
1995
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Cricket Team, World Cup Deaf Cricket, Melbourne 1995-96
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls: Hazelwood Trophy – Pairs
Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Triples
NZSL Stories
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Netball Uniform: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
1996
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive
A look into the new bilingual approach at Kelston Deaf Education Centre
One of the goals of 1996’s Deaf Awareness Week was to better educate New Zealanders about New Zealand Sign Language, and as part of this, One Network News visited Kelston Deaf Education Centre in Auckland. KDEC which has a new bilingual teaching method using both NZSL and English.
1994
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Football Union, Winners of National Deaf Seven Championship, 1994
