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1962
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deafness helps him to be champ

Stewart Smith, deaf secretary of the Deaf Welfare Centre, has rounded off a successful season by winning the Auckland indoor centre's champion-of-champion singles.
Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
1988
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Ephpheta: Easter 1988 (Vol. 10, No. 4)

St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
1980
article – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Watch out for the whistle

An Auckland-Manawatu netball game with a difference – all the players were deaf. Deaf people from all over New Zealand are participating in the 25th NZ deaf sports convention which began in Hamilton yesterday.
Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Colleen Norris
1962
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: September 1962

Auckland Deaf Society
Est. 1959
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Bowling Club: Champion Singles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
1976
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Banner: Taranaki Deaf Club Basketball Team – Auckland 1976

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: November 2009

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • John Schischka
  • Doug Croskery
  • Colleen Norris
  • Richard Hay
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Shirley Bregmen
2015
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

History through Young Eyes: Interview with Owen Gibbons

Former Auckland Deaf Society President and life member, Owen Gibbons says that one of his best memories was travelling to the World Deaf Games as part of the New Zealand Deaf basketball mens team. His eyes “literally popped out at what he saw over there!”
Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
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.
Dan Hanks
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Schischka
2015
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

History through Young Eyes: Interview with Ngaire Doherty

Saynab Muse, a Tu Kokiri student interviews Ngaire Doherty, ex-President of Auckland Deaf Society at the Balmoral clubroom.
Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Richard Hay
2011
video – Taonga source: Asia Downunder

I’m Deaf, Let’s Talk

Meet Karishma Mohan, one of the faces of NZSL Week 2011. Here, we get a glimpse of Karishma's life – both home, work and socially. She is studying to become a teacher with a practicum at Kelston Deaf Education Centre's pre-school.
Asia Downunder
1983
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, Winners Oxspring Shield (Athletic), 1983

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Terry Kane
  • Tony Walton
  • Milton Reedy
1964
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Spring 1964 (Vol. 2, No. 1)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
1969
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Runner Has Left But Tour Fund Short

Coventry who will contest the 5000 and 10,000 metres and 15-mile modified marathon races, has perhaps the best chance for a medal in the longest event.
Auckland Deaf Society
1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Stableford

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

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: February 2010

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Doug Croskery
  • Pam Croskery
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • John Schischka
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Jonathan Anton
Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Desmond Cup, Men’s Doubles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club: Mixed Pairs

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
1990
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Table Tennis Representative Team, 1990

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Terry Kane
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: July 2009

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Terry Kane
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
  • Jonathan Anton
  • John Schischka
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
  • Tony Walton
  • Kevin Pivac
1952
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Dream Of Deaf People Is Taking Shape – They Will Build A Hall For Themselves

We want a place where deaf people, young and old, can meet together. This is the dream of the Auckland Deaf Adult Society, described by the secretary, Jack Pollard. It is a dream which today is beginning to take real shape.
Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
2010
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: May 2010

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Schischka
  • Terry Kane
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Cecilia Waitohi
1990
video – Taonga source: Richard Hay

Miss Deaf Auckland!

The Auckland Deaf community gathers for the Miss Deaf Auckland competition, organised by Adrienne Killen. The top three are selected to represent Auckland in the upcoming Miss Deaf New Zealand pageant.
Richard Hay
1981
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Deaf athletes visit Disneyland en route to the World Games for the Deaf in Köln!

New Zealand athletes stopover at Los Angeles on the way to the World Games for the Deaf in Köln, and make the most of the trip with a visit to Disneyland!
Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Milton Reedy
  • Susie Ovens
  • Shona McGhie
Est. 1999
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Peter Murray Cup: Deaf Women’s Basketball Open Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
1975
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball Club, Winner Mt. Albert Leagues – Summer 1975-76

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
Est. 1961
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Champion Pairs

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
1991
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club, Host Committee, Easter 1991

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: April 1990

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Terry Kane
  • Colleen Norris
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Doug Croskery