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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.
Hilda Tamepo
1993
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury

Lawn Bowls prizegiving at Christchurch Deaf Society

The Christchurch Deaf Lawn Bowls Club organises its annual prizegiving, with lunch and drinks at Christchurch Deaf Society, on 6th October 1993.
Deaf Society of Canterbury
Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Bregmen Memorial Trophy: Eight Balls Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Terry Kane
  • Shirley Bregmen
Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Most Attendance

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Player of the League – Singles

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1970
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Aotearoa Turi Shield: Total Points – New Zealand Deaf Games/Sports Convention

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
biography
Profile

Jennifer Brain (QSM)

Jennifer received the Queens Service Medal in 2007 for services to the New Zealand Deaf Community. She was well known for her leadership with the New Zealand Association for the Deaf. Jennifer became the first Deaf Leadership Tutor promoting community and Deaf youth leadership, before becoming the first Deaf Chief Executive Officer in 1999. Through her work, Jennifer was ahead of her time with the strategic planning of many Deaf community projects including Deaf awareness and Deaf leadership.
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Ladies Singles – Pool

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society (Inc) Ten Pin Bowling: Men Single Championship

Wellington Deaf Society
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Feilding Hotel and Deaf Society: Friendship Challenge Trophy – Darts

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1991
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Golf Club: Best Stableford

Wellington Deaf Society
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star

NZ ‘must build’ on success of World Deaf Games

New Zealand deaf sports competitors and officials must build on the successes and achievements of the 16th World Games for the Deaf which ended in Christchurch on Monday, the games committee chairman, John Macdonald, said today.
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Player of the League – Pairs

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Women’s Ten Pin Bowling Interclub: New Zealand Games for the Deaf

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Rugby League: Player of the Year

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
Est. 1992
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Aggregate Points

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Sir Woolf Fisher Memorial Trophy: Auckland Deaf Sportsman of The Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Terry Kane
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Colleen Norris
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Shirley Bregmen
1993
video – Taonga source: Hilda Tamepo

Hilda Tamepo celebrates her 50th at ADS!

Hilda Tamepo celebrates her 50th birthday at the Auckland Deaf Society clubrooms. The joyous event includes speeches, dancing, and lots of food!
Hilda Tamepo
2001
article – Taonga source: Unknown

Loud and clear

The deaf community believes it has been misunderstood and misinterpreted for too long. Now it wants to be seen and heard as a group with its own cultural identity.
Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Central District Deaf Cricket Club: Most Improved Player of the Year

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

Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Club Captain Trophy

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
2003
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones

ADS Badminton Club celebrates its 40th birthday!

The ADS Badminton Club, well known for recognising its milestones, has a well-attended dinner at Auckland Deaf Society to celebrate its 40th birthday!
Dorothy Jones
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Terry Kane
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 1983
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Manson Trophy, Men’s Pool Championship, Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society
1993
article – Taonga source: The Weekly News

Deaf parents face the challenge of child-rearing

Whilst most parents face months of sleepless nights when they bring a new baby home, Jackie and Steven are confronted with the opposite problem of not being able to hear their babies crying.
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Chairman Trophy

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

Jones Trophy: Manawatu Netball Competition

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Wellington vs Auckland Deaf Golf: Best Gross 36+

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
1995
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NFD Communicate: February 1995

National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Patreena Bryan
  • John Mansell
1993
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NFD Communicate: June 1993

National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
Est. 1970
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Singles Championship – Leslie Barrett Memorial

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell