Est. 1996
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Men’s Team Interclub Touch Rugby: New Zealand Games for the Deaf
NZSL Stories
2006
video – Taonga source: Dan Hanks
Mardi Gras celebrations
Auckland Deaf Society, about to close for a total building redevelopment, hosts a final social event: a Mardi Gras at the Deaf Club.
NZSL Stories
2006
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Central Men Basketball, 46th New Zealand Deaf Games, Dunedin 2006
NZSL Stories
2007
article – Taonga source: Unknown
Deaf people being left on the outer
A shortage of sign language interpreters means as many as 7700 deaf people are struggling to access services in their communities.
NZSL Stories
Est. 2002
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Golf Club: Most Improved Player
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society Social Club: Skeet Clay Shooting – Interclub
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Best Man Angler of the Year
NZSL Stories
Est. 1982
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society Inc: Sportsperson of Year
1958
video – Taonga source: Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision
Auckland Deaf Welfare Centre building progress
The building of the Auckland Deaf Welfare Centre, followed by footage of the Balmoral Bowling Club, and the newly opened Auckland Harbour Bridge.
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.
Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Triples
NZSL Stories
2006
video – Taonga source: Dan Hanks
President gives tour of old Auckland Deaf Society building
Auckland Deaf Society President Kevin Pivac gives a tour of the Club’s building prior to its demolition and rebuild.
NZSL Stories
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Ladies Singles – Darts
2002
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE
The 2nd Asia Pacific Deaf Youth camp
The 2nd Asia Pacific Deaf Youth camp (APDYC) was held from 12-19 January 2002 at the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre in Turangi. Altogether, there were 43 Deaf youths from 12 countries, 15 youth leaders, 10 interpreters and a couple of guest speakers present.
Est. 1976
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club: J Withers Cup – Best Player
NZSL Stories
2014
article – Taonga source: The Dominion
Fewer Kiwis can use sign language
James Whale can speak as well as any 5-year old but sometimes he lets his hand do the talking. The Wellington boy and his family are among the dwindling number of Kiwis who can use NZSL.
Est. 2006
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZ Games for the Deaf, Millennium Trophy: Women’s Interclub Winner – 8 Ball Pool
NZSL Stories
2006
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Central Indoor Netball, 46th New Zealand Deaf Games, Dunedin 2006
NZSL Stories
2006
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Bronze Medal: Darts, New Zealand Deaf Games, Dunedin 2006
NZSL Stories
2002
video – Taonga source: Sara Pivac Alexander
Asia-Pacific Deaf Youth Camp, 2002
The 2nd Asia Pacific Deaf Youth camp (APDYC) held at the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre in Turangi is featured on ‘Inside Out’. Altogether, there were 43 Deaf youths from 12 countries, 15 youth leaders, 10 interpreters and a couple of guest speakers.
2006
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Zone Women’s Netball, 2006
NZSL Stories
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. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZ Games for the Deaf, Millennium Trophy: Interclub Winner – Darts
NZSL Stories
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Ladies Doubles – 8 Ball Pool
Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Fishing Club: Crap Fishing of the Year
NZSL Stories
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Mixed Doubles – 8 Ball Pool
Est. 1984
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls: Most Improved Player
2006
publication – Taonga source: Oticon Foundation
Soundscape: February 2006
Est. 2006
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Men’s Pairs – Darts