Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Player of the League – Singles
2000
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Framed Civic Award in recognition of voluntary service to Napier: Polly Forman
NZSL Stories
2000
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union 2000, National Deaf Rugby Inter-Zone Championship Tournament Winners, 2000
Est. 1997
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
National Deaf Interclub Fishing Trophy: Best Overall Team
NZSL Stories
2000
video – Taonga source: Hilda Tamepo
Memories of Verna McRae
Verna McRae is filmed at her home in Napier alongside her husband, John. Verna talks entertainingly about her life growing up on a Manawatu farm, going to Sumner School for the Deaf, work, travelling, and married life.
Est. 1970
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Aotearoa Turi Shield: Total Points – New Zealand Deaf Games/Sports Convention
NZSL Stories
Est. 1991
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls Club: B. Austen Shield, Town vs Country
Est. 1996
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Men’s Team Interclub Touch Rugby: New Zealand Games for the Deaf
NZSL Stories
Est. 2002
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Golf Club: Most Improved Player
1995
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: February 1995
NZSL Stories
2000
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Framed Civic Award in recognition of voluntary service to Napier: Ray Forman
NZSL Stories
2006
article – Taonga source: NZ Catholic
Deaf community gathers to honour teacher and friend
The deaf community of the lower North Island gathered in Palmerston North on the last weekend of September to honour a teacher and chaplain, mentor and friend who has worked with the deaf since 1972.
1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: July 1990
NZSL Stories
2000
video – Taonga source: Janice and Gary Howard
ADS Netball Club’s 25th Jubilee
The Auckland Deaf Society Netball team celebrates their 25th Jubilee in April, 2000.
NZSL Stories
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Sir Woolf Fisher Memorial Trophy: Auckland Deaf Sportsman of The Year
NZSL Stories
2000
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Black theme fancy dress party at Manawatu Deaf Society!
Members somehow manage to find black clothing in their wardrobes and attend a black themed party at MDS. It is also a special evening to award a life membership to Keith Gordon for his contributions over the years.
1990-00s
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Polo Shirt: Northern Deaf Golf Team – NZ Deaf Games
NZSL Stories
1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 1990
NZSL Stories
Late 2000s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Souvenir Coaster: Auckland Deaf Society
2005
article – Taonga source: Unknown
Sights set on cup – Passage to India a thrill for Kiwis
After having the rug pulled from under them four years ago, the New Zealand deaf cricket team heads to India today for the World Cup.
2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Bronze Medal: Men’s Ten Pin Bowling, NZ Games for the Deaf, Palmerston North 2000
NZSL Stories
1989
article – Taonga source: Kerry Titcombe
Deaf easily skirt language hurdle
Deaf people can communicate country to country with more ease than those who can speak. It is not because they have an international sign language – each country has its own – but because it is a visual language.
NZSL Stories
Est. 1970
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Singles Championship – Leslie Barrett Memorial
NZSL Stories
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Player of Championship – Darts
Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Junior Singles
NZSL Stories
2001
publication – Taonga source: Oticon Foundation
Soundscape: February 2001
NZSL Stories
Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
M.D.S Shona Beamsley Cup: Men’s Singles
Est. 1986
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Men’s Singles
NZSL Stories
2000
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section
Memories of Ivan and Hilda Tamepo
In an open and touching interview, Ivan and Hilda tell their tales of growing up in New Zealand, and look back on photos from their deaf schooling years.
NZSL Stories
Est. 1982
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society Inc: Sportsperson of Year