
2002
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section
Memories of Patreena Bryan
Patreena Bryan (also known as Pat, with her sign name being TAP – a play on her name) is filmed at AUT talking to NZSL interpreting students. Married with two sons, Patreena talks about her schooling days at Titirangi and her involvement with the Deaf community.

NZSL Stories


Est. 1969
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Men’s Singles Championship























NZSL Stories


1951
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Pennant: Wellington Deaf Society Basketball, 1951


NZSL Stories


Est. 1961
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Champion Pairs























NZSL Stories


1965
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: October 1965























NZSL Stories


1976
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, New Zealand Deaf Sports Convention, Winners of Cunniffe Memorial Cup, 1976























NZSL Stories


1985
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Basketball Club, 1985























NZSL Stories


1982
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Banner: N.S.W. Deaf Bowling Club, Stanmore: New Zealand v. N.S.W, 6 January 1982

























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


2006
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Zone Women’s Netball, 2006























NZSL Stories


1977
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Elephant Mascot: Auckland Deaf Netball Club























NZSL Stories


Est. 1959
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Graded Fours























NZSL Stories


Late 2000s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Souvenir Coaster: Auckland Deaf Society




2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: April 2009























NZSL Stories


2004-2013
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Top: Auckland Deaf Indoor Bowls Club























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


1973
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1973 (Vol. 10, No. 1)
NZSL Stories


Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Wellington vs Auckland Deaf Golf: Best Gross 36+























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.




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.

























2007
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Framed Photo: Rae McKie, Winner of Women’s Singles, Deaf Bowls Championship, Wales 2007

























1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: March 1989























NZSL Stories


1991
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Ten Pin Bowling, October 1991























NZSL Stories


Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Honour Board: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club – Founded 1960























NZSL Stories


2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Mixed Touch Team, 2002























NZSL Stories


1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 1991























NZSL Stories


1998
video – Taonga source: Abbie Twiss
Auckland Deaf Society hosts a Derby Race Night!
An action filled evening at ADS with a Deaf modelling show followed by an Auckland Deaf Drag Queen contest and finally a derby race competition!




1979
article – Taonga source: The Press
Veteran journalist dies, 79
Veteran newspaperman Geoffrey Webster died today at 79. He recently had major surgery. About 25 years ago, in association with Mr D.Nathan and two others, he founded the Friends of the Deaf Inc, which today has property in Balmoral Rd, and assets worth more than $2 million.


Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Table Tennis Club: T.G. Kane Cup – Women’s Double























NZSL Stories


1979
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club, 1979























NZSL Stories















