2017
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2017 (Vol. 39, No. 2)
2010
article – Taonga source: Manawatū Standard
Sign language ‘necessity not choice’
Six months after deaf and hearing-impaired children in the region lost their deaf tutor, problems with the teaching of NZSL continue. "NZSL is not a choice, it's a necessity and we have to give these kids a voice," mother Charmaine Strickland said.
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls: Hazelwood Trophy – Pairs
Est. 2002
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Golf Club: Most Improved Player
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Fishing Trophy: Lake Ferry
2011
video – Taonga source: Jared Flitcroft
Our Second Home: Wellington Deaf Club
The Wellington Deaf Club is a place where Deaf and hearing alike go to relax, take a break from the ‘outside’ world and communicate in a language that is loud. Jared Flitcroft explores why the Deaf Club is their second home and the cultural aspect of being Deaf in a ‘hearing’ world.
2017
Images – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf Rugby
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Rugby v England Deaf Rugby, 2017
2014
video – Taonga source: Ministry of Education
Ko Wai Au? Who Am I? See My Voice?
A video with six rangatahi communicating their stories of being young Turi Māori (Māori Deaf). The topics they discuss include recognition and acknowledgement of Deaf people in the past, Dame Whina Cooper and the impact of Kelston Deaf Education Centre.
2019
video – Taonga source: Merge NZ
Interview: Victoria Lessing from Merge NZ talks about learning NZSL and its benefits
Victoria Lessing, Merge NZ Co-Director, talks with Seecus about learning NZSL and its benefits.
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Best Man Angler of the Year
NZSL Stories
Est. 2010
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Eight Pool Club: The 5’s Tournament – Kane Family
NZSL Stories
2015
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Souvenir Pen: Manawatu Deaf Society 50th Anniversary, 1962-2012
2019
article – Taonga source: Nelson Mail.
Alarm at cuts in support services for Nelson deaf community
Members of Nelson's deaf community say cutbacks in support services from Deaf Aotearoa have left them without access to crucial interpreting help, leaving some in vulnerable situations.
2015
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2015 (Vol. 37, No. 3)
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Men’s Doubles – Pool
Est. 2010
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Eight Pool Club: The 5s Tournament, Best Player of the Year
NZSL Stories
2018
video – Taonga source: Deaf Children New Zealand
NZSL and Us: Diamond Johnson, Hamilton
Diamond is a bubbly and active little girl who loves a challenge. Her whānau embraces all three of New Zealand’s languages: English, Te Reo Māori and NZSL. Her mother is determined to improve her NZSL by attending sign language classes so she that she will be able to communicate with Diamond fully as she grows up. Her whānau has a strong commitment to ensure Diamond is exposed to as much NZSL as possible including access to Deaf role models.
2016
publication – Taonga source: Oticon Foundation
Soundscape: March 2016
2012
video – Taonga source: Attitude Pictures
Deaf Politician Mojo Mathers
Mojo Mathers is New Zealand's first Deaf Member of Parliament. She's using her position to advocate on disability, but she's battled her own prejudices.
Est. 1970
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Singles Championship – Leslie Barrett Memorial
NZSL Stories
2013
article – Taonga source: Kōkiri Magazine
Māori Deaf Gather
Last year on Queen’s Birthday weekend, Hamilton man Hemi Hema was honoured for his tireless work advocating for opportunities for Māori Deaf. This Queen’s Birthday weekend he was showing that his great work continues – facilitating a hui for Māori Deaf from throughout Aotearoa aimed at focusing on new beginnings for their community.
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Record Kahawai of Year
NZSL Stories
2012
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2012 (Vol. 34, No. 1)
2018
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union: 25 Years, Inter-Zonal Championship (1993-2018)
2015
video – Taonga source: Attitude Pictures
Marcia: Two Sides Of Me
On the Roller Derby court she's the revered 'Meat Train', but Marcia is starting to lose her hearing. She finds Deafness a scary prospect, yet must face her new identity.
2016
article – Taonga source: The Northern Advocate
Danger for deaf drives campaign
A Northland advocate is behind a campaign to get deaf-friendly fire alarms installed in public buildings, after a deaf university student was left behind during a drill. Whangarei's Kim Robinson, chairman of Deaf Action New Zealand, is driving the petition to make visual fire alarms - similar to what many deaf people have in their homes - mandatory in public buildings.
2017
article – Taonga source: Stuff
Deaf Short Film Festival celebrates New Zealand’s deaf talent and culture
Wellington is famous for always having a film festival on, but one coming up this weekend is more than just noise. The Deaf Short Film Festival is held every second year, and has two main parts – the short film competition, and the film festival itself, which is a showcase of the competition entries and a selection of short films made both in New Zealand and overseas.
Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Nilsson Cup: Indoor Bowls Singles
Est. 1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Fours
NZSL Stories
2014
video – Taonga source: Ministry of Education
National Deaf Youth Hui 2014
In August 2014, the Ministry of Education brought Deaf students together from across New Zealand for a weekend of ideas, learning and friendship. The Ministry called the hui to better understand what school is really like for Deaf students and to gather their ideas on how things could be improved. This video captures the workshops, fun activities and growing friendships that happened over the weekend.