1989
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
News Review update on finals at 1989 World Games for the Deaf
News Review presents a round-up of coverage of the 1989 World Games for the Deaf including a feature on a Deaf-blind wrestler, as well as the closing stages of games in the men’s football, volleyball and basketball.
NZSL Stories
1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Basketball Singlet: Manawatu Deaf Society Men’s Basketball
1995
Object – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Banner: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, Winners 1995, National Deaf Rugby Inter-Zonal Championships
1953-85
Object – Taonga source: John McRae
N.Z. Kiwi Badge: Worn at multiple international Deaf events: CISS Congress 1953, Helsinki 1961, Washington 1965, Koln 1982 and Los Angeles 1985
NZSL Stories
1969
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sport Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1969
NZSL Stories
1995
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Netball Club, 1995
NZSL Stories
2001
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society 8 Ball Team, 2001
NZSL Stories
1985
Images – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, Los Angeles 1985
NZSL Stories
2001
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Netball Club, 2001
NZSL Stories
1965
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Hat Band: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, Tenth International Games for the Deaf, Washington D.C. 1965
1981
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, Grade B, 1981
NZSL Stories
Est. 2003
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Les Fry Memorial Trophy: 8 Ball Pool League Championship
NZSL Stories
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star
Action in the World Games for the Deaf basketball tournament at Cowles Stadium
New Zealand was beaten by Australia in the basketball at Cowles Stadium today, 76-63. The New Zealand captain, Tony McGill, put the first points on the board with an impressive three pointer but the Kiwis could not keep the pressure on.
NZSL Stories
1989
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch
Opening ceremony and events at the 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch 1989.
NZSL Stories
1966
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1966
NZSL Stories
1955
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton
Parent’s Day at Titirangi School for Deaf (1955)
Annual Parent’s Day at Titirangi School for Deaf, where students show their parents around the school and put on a performance – tumbling, boxing, puppetry, ball handing and ballet.
NZSL Stories
1999
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Wellington Deaf Basketball Club 50th Anniversary
Wellington Deaf Basketball Club celebrated their 50 years anniversary by competing at the national Deaf Basketball Tournament held over Queen’s Birthday weekend 1999. A range of teams took part - men’s and women’s representing the regions. The games are followed by some celebrations at Wellington Deaf Society.
1960-80s
Object – Taonga source: John McRae
Auckland Deaf Society Life Member: John McRae’s pin and badge collection of national and international Deaf sport events
NZSL Stories
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: July 1991
NZSL Stories
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press
Deaf athletes will be out to win medals
The vice-chairman of the organising committee, Mrs Margaret Coutts, said yesterday "for two weeks there will be more deaf people on the street than hearing people. My heart is filled with gold because of the very big turn out – there are more athletes here than at the previous World Games in America (in 1985)."
NZSL Stories
1986
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Netball, 1986
NZSL Stories
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press
World Games for the Deaf: Monday 16 January 1989
A full page update from The Press, on the results from the World Games for the Deaf - Monday 16 January. N.Z. takes silver in marathon; double points for Italians in cycling; Finland retains volleyball title; Japan dominates; German team has full financial support.
NZSL Stories
1974
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball Club, 1974
NZSL Stories
1979
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Basketball Deaf Club, 1979
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Forman Bros Cup: Goaler of the Year – Basketball
NZSL Stories
Est. 1986
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
N.Z. Deaf Amateur Sports Association, Katu Cup: Outstanding Coach of the Tournament – Basketball
NZSL Stories
1972
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1972 (Vol. 9, No. 3)
NZSL Stories
1996
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Victorian Deaf Women’s Basketball Team, Tour of New Zealand, 8-21 April 1996
1976
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Patch: Manawatu Deaf Club, Indoor Basketball, Tour – Australia
1972
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1972 (Vol. 9, No. 1)
NZSL Stories