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1981
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

World Deaf Games, Köln 1981

New Zealand team goes to XIV World Games for the Deaf in Köln, Germany in 1981.
Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
  • Susie Ovens
  • Terry Kane
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1985
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Basketball Club, 1985

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Tony Walton
1990
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, 1990

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
1957
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

10 Deaf Debutantes at a Ball

For the first time in the history of New Zealand, ten deaf debutantes were presented at a ball last night. The guests of honour were Mr D. Nathan, president of the Friends of the Deaf, Mr C. Allen, principal of the School for the Deaf at Titangi, and Mr W. Williams, president of the Auckland Adult Deaf Society. 
Auckland Deaf Society
2002
video – Taonga source: Kevin and Lynette Pivac

Extended version: Deaf Rugby World Cup final – New Zealand vs Wales

Extended version: New Zealand play Wales in the Deaf Rugby World Championship final at Eden Park, Auckland in 2002.
Kevin and Lynette Pivac
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
1974
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball Club, 1974

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
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. 2010
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Eight Pool Club: The 5s Tournament, Best Player of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Terry Kane
1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Pennant: Manawatu Deaf Men’s Basketball Club

Manawatu Deaf Society
2017
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Tee Shirt: 4th National Deaf Youth Camp

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Keethan Sundar
1979
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Brian Smither Cup, 1979

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • Kevin Pivac
1973
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Athletes Cut Records

Three national records were equalled or passed at the national Deaf Sports Convention meeting held at Mt Smart yesterday (women's 400m, men's shotput, men's 100m relay).
Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Terry Kane
  • Doug Croskery
  • Milton Reedy
  • Kevin Pivac
2016
video – Taonga source: Seek the World

Mingling with locals at Auckland Deaf Club

Two visitors from America (Seek the World and Motion Savvy) gives a short presentation at Auckland Deaf Society on a tablet app that understands sign language. Calvin Young gives a brief tour of the Deaf Club and chats with its President, John Schischka.
Seek the World
1979
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Netball Pennant: 24th N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, Host Christchurch 1979

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
1968
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1968

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Pam Croskery
  • Terry Kane
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Milton Reedy
  • Colleen Norris
  • Doug Croskery
2001
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Combined Sports Teams, 2001

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Terry Kane
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Shona McGhie
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
  • Richard Hay
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
Est. 1986
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Men’s Singles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
1960
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1960

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Milton Reedy
  • Terry Kane
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 1986
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

N.Z. Deaf Amateur Sports Association, Katu Cup: Outstanding Coach of the Tournament – Basketball

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1990
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club, Easter 1990

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
Est. 1962
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre: Doris Jones Memorial Rose Bowl

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
1977
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball, 1977

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Sharron Attwood
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
  • Kevin Pivac
2008
video – Taonga source: Brent Macpherson

My Second Home: Auckland Deaf Society

A 43-minute documentary taking you through the history of Auckland Deaf Society, the second home of the Deaf community of Auckland.
Brent Macpherson
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Tony Walton
  • John Hunt
  • Richard Hay
1951
video – Taonga source: Owen Gibbons

Picnic at Duders Beach

Auckland Deaf community hold their annual picnic at Duders Beach, 1951.
Owen Gibbons
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
1964
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton

The Governor-General and his wife visits Kelston School for the Deaf

The Governor-General Sir Bernard and Lady Fergusson visited Kelston School for the Deaf on 4 April 1964. They were entertained by swimming and gymnastics display by its deaf pupils.
Susan Hamilton
1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Pennant: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball Club: 25th Jubilee, 1950-1975

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Table Tennis Club: Mixed Doubles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: October 2009

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • John Schischka
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
1993
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club, Easter 1993

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris