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2000
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones

Christmas speeches and unveiling of trophy cupboard at Manawatu

The MDS Xmas party on 16 December 2000 is an opportunity to reveal its new trophy cupboard at the far left-hand corner of the clubroom.
Dorothy Jones
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Men’s Singles – Pool

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society’s Most Popular Member of the Year

Wellington Deaf Society
2002
video – Taonga source: Sara Pivac Alexander

International Postcard: New Zealand

DeafTV from Denmark makes a trip to New Zealand to feature the country and its Deaf community on its ‘International Postcard’ series, with scenes from a normal Friday night at the Deaf Club, a trip to the Deaf Association office. The Deaf Danish crew are also welcomed onto the Rūaumoko Marae.
Sara Pivac Alexander
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Mixed Doubles – 8 Ball Pool

Manawatu Deaf Society
2003
video – Taonga source: Sue Williams

Wallace Williams: A compilation of interviews and footage

A compilation of various footage where Wallace’s friends speak about their memories of Wallace including footage of Wallace at Auckland Deaf Society events.
Sue Williams
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
2000
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones

Manawatu Deaf community farewells Terry O’Brien

The Manawatu Deaf community thanks Terry O’Brien for his service as a Teacher of the Deaf. Terry taught for over 30 years at Freyberg High School in Palmerston North which had a Deaf Unit that St Dominic’s pupils often went on to attend.
Dorothy Jones
2008
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union

Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, Winners 15th National Deaf Rugby Inter-Zonal Championship, 2008

Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
2005
article – Taonga source: The Dominion

First deaf person to serve on jury

Sign language interpreters have made it possible for a deaf Victoria University lecturer to serve on a jury which is believed to be a first for New Zealand.
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club: Peter Murray Cup – Most Improved Woman Player

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Doug Croskery
2008
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Northern Zone Lawn Bowls Team, 2008

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
2006
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Central A & B Ten Pin Bowling, 2006

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • Colleen Norris
  • Ruth Jessep
2005
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Gold Medal: 8 Ball Pool, New Zealand Deaf Games, New Plymouth 2005

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • Michelle Kruger
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Northern Sports Team 2002, Winners of the Aotearoa Turi Shield

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 1977
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Gordon Cup: Most Improved Basketball Player

Manawatu Deaf Society
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Wall Mounted Honour Board at Manawatu Deaf Society, in Memorial of Joan Caroline Bailey

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 2008
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

NZ Deaf Games Inter-Zone Champion: Deaf Indoor Bowls

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 2003
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Wallace Williams Memorial Trophy – Comedy

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Junior Singles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
2008
video – Taonga source: Brent Macpherson

My Second Home: Auckland Deaf Society

A 43-minute documentary taking you through the history of Auckland Deaf Society, the second home of the Deaf community of Auckland.
Brent Macpherson
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Richard Hay
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Hunt
  • Tony Walton
2000
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball, Winners of ‘The Brian Smithers Cup’ 2000

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
2004
video – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

St Dominic’s 60th Jubilee

Ex-pupils talk about their memories and tell stories about St Dominic’s at the 60th reunion in Feilding, during Waitangi Weekend in 2004.
St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Est. 1982
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society Inc: Sportsperson of Year

Manawatu Deaf Society
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: July 2009

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • Jonathan Anton
  • John Schischka
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Player of Championship – Darts

Manawatu Deaf Society
Rūaumoko Marae
Rūaumoko Marae
Rūaumoko Marae
Est. 1992
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE

Rūaumoko Marae

Rūaumoko Marae has been part of Deaf Māori community for 30 years and is a central part of Deaf Māori community. It's a place where Deaf Māori can just be; they can connect and learn about te ao Māori.
2005
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Tie: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society
2007
video – Taonga source: Dan Hanks

Auckland Deaf Society re-opens after 11 month rebuild

Footage and interviews from the opening night of the newly redeveloped Auckland Deaf Society clubrooms late August 2007.
Dan Hanks
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Schischka
2002
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones

Amateur footage: Inaugural Deaf Rugby World Championship

A snapshot of the inaugural 2002 Deaf Rugby World Championships held in Auckland, briefly touching on official matches, friendly games, and two social evenings at Auckland Deaf Club, with speeches galore!
Dorothy Jones
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
Est. 2003
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Les Fry Memorial Trophy: 8 Ball Pool League Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Terry Kane