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New Zealand Deaf Games
New Zealand Deaf Games
New Zealand Deaf Games
Est. 1949
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE

New Zealand Deaf Games

The New Zealand Deaf Games (formerly the New Zealand Deaf Societies Convention until 1970, when it began to be called the New Zealand Convention of the Deaf, then the New Zealand Games for the Deaf, before changing once again in 2003 to the New Zealand Deaf Games). Traditionally held in October during Labour Weekend since 1949, the Games was a great opportunity for generations of Deaf New Zealanders to meet, socialise, exchange information and to keep NZSL alive. In 2017, Deaf Sports New Zealand held a SGM to vote on changes to its constitution and bylaws. Since then, there has not been a NZDG.
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Ladies Singles – Pool

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Tony Walton Sportsperson of the Year

Wellington Deaf Society
2003
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones

Auckland’s ‘Deaf Grandmother’ celebrates her 90th at ADS!

Kathleen French, Auckland’s ‘Deaf Grandmother’ and a life member of Auckland Deaf Society celebrates her 90th birthday party at the Balmoral clubroom on 24 May 2003 with approximately 140 people attending.
Dorothy Jones
Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Junior Singles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society McHattie Trophy: Tug-Of-War, Married vs Single

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
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
Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Player of the League – Pairs

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 2003
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

Hawkes Bay Deaf Club Shield: Achievement of the Year

Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
NZSL Stories
  • Ruth Jessep
Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Player of the League – Singles

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1984
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls: Most Improved Player

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

Auckland Deaf Society Ten Pin Bowling Club: Overall High Series (Scratch)

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1998
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society: Stirrer of the Year

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Nilsson Cup: Indoor Bowls Singles

Manawatu Deaf Society
2003
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Deaf Indoor Netball Team, Northern A, 2003

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Schischka
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
2003
article – Taonga source: Victoria News, Victoria University of Wellington

NZSL dictionary includes te reo Māori

Deaf New Zealanders now have access to te reo Māori vocabulary in the Online Dictionary of NZSL, compiled by Victoria’s Deaf Studies Research Unit.
2003
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Uniform: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, 2003

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Record Kahawai of Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • John Schischka
  • Richard Hay
Est. 1998
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Carroll Trophy: Skeet Clay Shooting – High Points

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

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

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1986
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Sports Indoor Bowls Club: Ladies Singles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
Est. 1968
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Bob Scott Memorial Shield: Inter-Club Badminton

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
2003
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Pocket Patch: New Zealand, 4th International Deaf Lawn Bowls Championships – Durban, South Africa

Auckland Deaf Society
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

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

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
  • Terry Kane
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Best Lady Angler of Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Schischka
  • Doug Croskery
  • Richard Hay
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Cecilia Waitohi
Est. 1950
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Cunniffe Memorial Cup: N.Z. Deaf Societies Men’s Basketball Challenge Cup

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
  • Kevin Pivac
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Johnston Cup: Best Basketball Player

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society 8 Ball Pool Club: Best Player of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Shirley Bregmen
2003
video – Taonga source: Barry Kinnaird

Memories of Barry Kinnaird

A Deaf bowling legend, Barry Kinnaird was well known for his indoor and outdoor bowling achievements, participating in many New Zealand opens, Deaf Conventions and international competitions.
Barry Kinnaird
NZSL Stories
  • Patreena Bryan