1989-90
video – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
St Dominic’s 45th Jubilee
There are many speeches from past pupils and staff recalling their time at St Dominic’s. The casually filmed footage covers part of the four-day 45th reunion at St Dominic’s School for the Deaf, with many speeches from past pupils and staff recalling their time at St Dominic’s.
1994
video – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Celebrations at the St Dominic’s Golden Jubilee
Footage from the 50th Jubilee of St Dominic’s School for the Deaf, with over 200 people attending a weekend of festivities at the Fielding Racecourse during the Anzac Weekend of April 1995.
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Honour Board: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club – Founded 1960
NZSL Stories
1997
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive
A kōrero with Riwia Fox, Māori NZSL interpreter
Riwia Fox, an interpreter is interviewed about her work as a trilingual interpreter. At that time, Riwia was one of only two qualified NZSL interpreters in New Zealand who are Māori, with the other being Stephanie Awheto.
1994
video – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ex-pupils visit the old St Dominic’s school in Feilding
A tour of the old St Dominic’s school grounds in Feilding as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in April 1994. Ex-pupils explore the old school grounds and reminisce about their time here.
1999
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: Autumn 1999
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.
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Ten Pin Bowling Club: Overall High Series (Scratch)
NZSL Stories
Est. 1992
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Golf Club vs Auckland Deaf Golf Club: Interclub
NZSL Stories
Est. 1994
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE
Friends for Young Deaf (FYD)
The Friends for Young Deaf (FYD) movement swept through New Zealand when Christoph Blum was appointed as Youth Coordinator in 1994 after training in England in the early 1990s. The theoretical components of leadership were put into practice on a real-time basis, merging with the Kiwi love of camps and outdoor living. Many of today’s young Deaf leaders participated in an FYD camp at some stage of their development.
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Mixed Doubles – 8 Ball Pool
1994-96
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Shirt: Central Districts Deaf Cricket
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Chairman Trophy
NZSL Stories
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Netball Club: Most Improved
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Best Putted Trophy
NZSL Stories
Est. 1991
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Golf Club: Best Stableford
Est. 1957
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Agg Points
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Tim Williams Dart Shield: Mixed Singles
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Nelson Fairbrother Memorial: Wellington Deaf Society Indoor Bowls, Singles
1994
article – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
250 attend school’s jubilee celebrations
Three first-year pupils and three sets of twins numbered among the 250 or so former pupils, teachers, family and friends who attended the St Dominics School for the Deaf 50th jubilee over Anzac Weekend.
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. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Wellington vs Auckland Deaf Golf: Best Gross 36+
NZSL Stories
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Central Region Deaf Interclub Trophy
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. 1970
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Singles Championship – Leslie Barrett Memorial
NZSL Stories
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Rugby League: Player of the Year
NZSL Stories
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Club Captain Trophy
NZSL Stories
1994
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: June 1994
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Ladies Singles – Pool
1996
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: March 1996
NZSL Stories
