reset filter
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society Social Club: Skeet Clay Shooting – Interclub

Manawatu Deaf Society
2005
article – Taonga source: Unknown

Sign of the times

Wilton resident David McKee, who has been profoundly deaf by birth, is excited by the prospect of New Zealand sign language becoming the country's third official language saying it would legitimise his mother tongue and acknowledge the fact that deaf community has its own language and culture.
2005
video – Taonga source: DEAFinitely Youth Group

1st National Deaf Youth Camp, 2005

The 1st National Deaf Youth Camp – April 2005 at Finlay Adventure Park, Cambridge – was supported and organised by DEAFinitely Youth Group (DYG). It was founded in 2000 to host the 2nd Asia-Pacific Deaf Youth Camp, and it went on to support the 1st NDYC with 25 participants and 5 different workshops.
DEAFinitely Youth Group
NZSL Stories
  • Keethan Sundar
Est. 2005
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

DEAFinitely Youth Group Comedy Competition: Best Female Performer

Auckland Deaf Society
Est. 1982
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society Inc: Sportsperson of Year

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1968
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Bob Scott Memorial Shield: Inter-Club Badminton

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Pam Croskery
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Heaviest Trevally of Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Schischka
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Richard Hay
  • Cecilia Waitohi
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.
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. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Best Man Angler of the Year

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

Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union: Player of the Year

Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Est. 2003
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Netball: May Murray Cup – Most Improved Player

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
  • Jonathan Anton
  • John Schischka
  • Richard Hay
  • Doug Croskery
  • Cecilia Waitohi
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Women’s Ten Pin Bowling Interclub: New Zealand Games for the Deaf

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Tony Walton
  • Colleen Norris
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

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Pam Croskery
  • Richard Hay
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Drawn Pairs – Darts

Manawatu Deaf Society
2005
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: New Zealand Deaflympics Team, 20th Deaflympic Games, Melbourne 2005

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
  • Doug Croskery
  • Pam Croskery
  • Tony Walton
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Jeff Went
  • Jonathan Anton
Est. 1998
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Heaviest Snapper of Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • John Schischka
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
Est. 1970
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Aotearoa Turi Shield: Total Points – New Zealand Deaf Games/Sports Convention

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
Est. 1976
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club: J Withers Cup – Best Player

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

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

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Doug Croskery
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Shona McGhie
2005
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: New Zealand Womens Basketball Team, 20th Deaflympic Games, Melbourne 2005

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Tony Walton
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jeff Went
1995
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Plaque: New Zealand Tour 2005 – Australian Deaf Rugby vs Northern Zone Deaf Rugby

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

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Men’s Singles – Pool

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

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Men’s Doubles – Pool

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Ladies Singles – Darts

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

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Best Lady Angler of Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • Richard Hay
  • John Schischka
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
biography
Profile

Elizabeth ‘Maree’ Carroll (QSM)

Maree has given decades of generous service to the community in which she lives. Maree was heavily involved in organising the St Dominic's School for the Deaf school reunions which enabled the school community to remain connected over many decades. Maree was instrumental in establishing the Manawatu Deaf Society, taking a leading role.
Est. 1996
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Men’s Team Interclub Touch Rugby: New Zealand Games for the Deaf

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
van Asch Deaf Education Centre (Ko Taku Reo)
van Asch Deaf Education Centre (Ko Taku Reo)
van Asch Deaf Education Centre (Ko Taku Reo)
Est. 1880
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE

van Asch Deaf Education Centre (Ko Taku Reo)

van Asch Deaf Education Centre (now Ko Taku Reo; formerly Sumner School for the Deaf then van Asch School for the Deaf). The school has a long and illustrious history, with its services covering a huge geographical spread. Established in 1880, van Asch was the oldest special school establishment in New Zealand and also believed to be the oldest fully government funded residential school in the world. van Asch celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2005. It merged with Kelston Deaf Education Centre to become Ko Taku Reo in 2020.