Est. 2009
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Record Gurnard of Year
NZSL Stories
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
Est. 1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Table Tennis Club: Glenice Bays & Ngaire Doherty Cup – Most Improved Player
NZSL Stories
1973
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Cunniffe Memorial Cup, Basketball, Auckland 1973
NZSL Stories
1973
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1973
NZSL Stories
2023
article – Taonga source: Stuff
What it’s like doing the Oxfam Trailwalker when you’re Deaf
The first time Monica Leach took part in the Oxfam Trailerwalker was with a group of hearing friends. Leach, who is Deaf and uses NZSL, found it difficult to communicate with the team. But last weekend, her team Deaf Power Walk completed it in Taranaki as an all-Deaf team.
1968
article – Taonga source: Mary Johnson
Stool “Talks” to Deaf Yoga Class
When Miss Fay Fenton, who practices at Mt Roskill began teaching Hatha Yoga at the Mt Eden Deaf Welfare Centre, she had to find her own way of expression. Sign language and lipreading were no good when the audience was lying on its back starting at the ceiling, so I had to find some other way to pass on my instructions.
1968
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1968
NZSL Stories
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Lawn Bowls, 2002
NZSL Stories
1979
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Netball Pennant: 24th N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, Host Christchurch 1979
NZSL Stories
2017
article – Taonga source: Stuff
Sisters set up deaf cooking class to help deaf people with mental health issues
Two Auckland sisters are helping deaf people living in isolation connect with others through a cooking class. Yolanda Sutton began the cooking class with her deaf sister Natasha Jumelet after they formed the Deaf Wellbeing Society.
1941
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Club: Paterson Trophy
NZSL Stories
1982
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club, 1982
NZSL Stories
1980
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, Hamilton 1980
NZSL Stories
1992
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section
Memories of John Hunt
John Hunt, well-known for his involvement in the Deaf community – talks about establishing the NZ Deaf News, his journey towards becoming a life member of NZ Deaf Sports Association, having had a role in its founding; working as the first Deaf Field Officer for NZAD, and compiling ‘The Story of the Auckland Deaf Society Inc 1937-1987.
NZSL Stories
1962
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: November 1962
NZSL Stories
2010
Object – Taonga source: Mary Johnson
Framed Memorabilia: Mary Johnson and her MNZM medal, awarded 2010
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Sports Team 2002, Winners of the Aotearoa Turi Shield
NZSL Stories
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 1991
NZSL Stories
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: May 1989
NZSL Stories
1990
video – Taonga source: Richard Hay
Annual Picnic at Long Bay 1990
Auckland Deaf Society’s annual picnic at Long Bay where members compete in the 100m sprint (and fake starts!) and the boys show off their bodybuilding moves.
NZSL Stories
2003
video – Taonga source: Sue Williams
Wallace Williams: A compilation of interviews and footage
A compilation of various footage where Wallace’s friends speak about their memories of Wallace including footage of Wallace at Auckland Deaf Society events.
NZSL Stories
2016
video – Taonga source: Attitude Pictures
Parenting with Sign Language
We’re alongside Sarah who is Deaf and preparing to give birth to her first child. Having been there twice before, Deaf parents Victoria and Greg, are on hand for advice.
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society 8 Ball Pool Club: Most Dedicated Player
NZSL Stories
Est. 1986
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Table Tennis Club: Women’s Singles
NZSL Stories
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: February 1991
NZSL Stories
Est. 1992
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Basketball Club: Anton Cup – Most Improved Player of the Year
NZSL Stories
1980
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, Hamilton 1980
NZSL Stories
1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Pennant: Bankstown Deaf Indoor Basketball Club, New Zealand Tour, 1972
1957
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Society Ball
Debutantes who were presented to the Mayor and Mayoress Mr and Mrs Ashby at the first ball organised this week by the Auckland Adult Deaf Society.