Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Annual Picnic: Allen Trophy – Run Race, Oliver Trophy – Step Distance, McHattie Trophy – Tug-of-War
NZSL Stories
2004
article – Taonga source: Education: The Next Level
Spelling it out for deaf people
Three Christchurch College of Computing Students have joined forces to create material to help the Deaf and hearing impaired, as part of their NCEA Level 3 technology studies.
Est. 1986
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Men’s Singles
Est. 1982
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Adrienne Killen Netball Trophy: Most Dedicated Club Member
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Heaviest Trevally of Year
NZSL Stories
Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Triples
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club: Mixed Pairs
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Ten Pin Bowling Club: Overall High Series (Scratch)
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Drawn Pairs – Darts
Est. 1982
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society Inc: Sportsperson of Year
2004
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section
Memories of Ava Buzzard (2004)
Ava Buzzard talks about commuting to school via her father’s motorbike, home signs, signing and oralism, and the next generation of signers.
2004
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section
Memories of Shaun Fahey
Shaun Fahey, a Deaf artist, talks about illustrating signs for the NZSL Dictionary, and what life was like for a young Shaun growing up in Christchurch under the rule of oralism.
NZSL Stories
biography
Profile
Lynette Pivac (MBE)
In 1996, Lynette was awarded the Member of British Empire for her services in Deaf education and sign language. She mostly initiated the development of NZSL resources, the training of NZSL tutors and involvement in NZSL teaching issues at national level. She advocated for NZSL and Deaf Studies to be introduced into Deaf education and was the first Deaf Board of Trustees Chairperson.
2004
video – Taonga source: Rūaumoko Komiti
Being Māori Deaf: Interview with Patrick Thompson
Raw footage of an interview with Patrick Thompson attempting to connect with a Māori culture he was denied growing up. Patrick provides a voice for Māori Deaf, to grow understanding about the challenges they face, and to promote the importance of NZSL.
2004
video – Taonga source: Rūaumoko Komiti
Opening of the Advance Centre
The opening of the Advance Centre, a tertiary support centre for Deaf and hearing impaired students in the Auckland region, attended by Hon Ruth Dyson, Minister for Disability Issues, and Patrick Thompson - Māori Deaf leader.
Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Fishing Club: Crap Fishing of the Year
NZSL Stories
Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Annual Picnic: Oliver Trophy – Step Distance
NZSL Stories
2004
video – Taonga source: Rūaumoko Komiti
Māori Deaf join foreshore hīkoi
Māori Deaf participating in a hīkoi (protest march) in support of Māori claims of ownership of the New Zealand foreshore and seabed.
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Best Lady Angler of Year
NZSL Stories
Est. 1992
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Aggregate Points
Est. 1998
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society: Stirrer of the Year
Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Tony Walton Sportsperson of the Year
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Men’s Singles – Pool
Est. 2003
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Hawkes Bay Deaf Club Shield: Achievement of the Year
Est. 1970
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Singles Championship – Leslie Barrett Memorial
Est. 1986
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Sports Indoor Bowls Club: Ladies Singles
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Ladies Singles – Pool
2004
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, 2004
2009
video – Taonga source: Sonia Pivac
Deaf protest against Advance Centre closure
Deaf protest against shutting down the Advance Centre, a tertiary support centre for Deaf and hearing impaired students in the Auckland region.
2003
publication – Taonga source: Oticon Foundation
Soundscape: September 2003
