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2006
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan

Team Photo: Central Men Basketball, 46th New Zealand Deaf Games, Dunedin 2006

Clive Morgan
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1961
Object – Taonga source: John McRae

John McRae’s Wrestling Bronze Medal: World Deaf Games, Helsinki 1961

John McRae
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
1980
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club, Men’s “B” Grade, 1980

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
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.
Rodney Roberts
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Terry Kane
  • Milton Reedy
  • Susie Ovens
1980s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Basketball Singlet: Manawatu Deaf Society Men’s Basketball

Manawatu Deaf Society
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press

World Games for the Deaf: Wednesday 11 January 1989

A full page update from The Press, on the results from the World Games for the Deaf - Wednesday 11 January. Jumper lands in record books; Tennis moves back outdoors; Handball draws good crowds, U.S. below par in women's basketball, Miller bags two more; Today's programme and Results.
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
1970
article – Taonga source: Evening Standard

Deaf Convention Sports Results

Results from the New Zealand Deaf Convention's sports being held in Palmerston North during Labour Weekend.
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society, Mayall Shield: Women’s Indoor Basketball – Married vs Single

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shirley Bregmen
1988
article – Taonga source: Pam Witko

‘Review’ team getting ready to report

When the 1400 competitors and officials arrive in Christchurch to take part in the World Games for the Deaf, TVNZ's news programme for the deaf will be ready and waiting. The small staff of the weekly programme "News Review" is being boosted by four journalists to cover the events of the three-week games in January.
Pam Witko
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
1968
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

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

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1965
Images – Taonga source: Barbara Hazelwood

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Club Women’s Indoor Basketball Club, 1965

Barbara Hazelwood
2001
video – Taonga source: Lorraine Butler

Deaf Diversity – Queer Nation

Queer Nation meets a sporty lesbian with nimble fingers. Lorraine talks about her identity, involvement with Deaf sports, performing and access, emphasising that Deaf people are really no different from hearing people.
Lorraine Butler
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1976
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1976

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Shona McGhie
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
  • Colleen Norris
1989
publication – Taonga source: Shona McGhie

VXIth World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch: 7-17 January 1989

Shona McGhie
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Susie Ovens
  • Pam Croskery
  • Milton Reedy
  • Tony Walton
  • Janet Watt
  • Shona McGhie
1990
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Pennant: Auckland Deaf Basketball Club 40th Anniversary, 1950-1990

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
1980
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Basketball, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1980

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
2001
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan

Team Photo: Wellington/Central Districts Deaf Men’s Basketball Team, 2001

Clive Morgan
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1989
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts

NZ vs Sweden Men’s Basketball at WGD in Christchurch

Edited crowd-shot footage of the men’s basketball heat at the World Games for the Deaf 1989, between New Zealand and Sweden. Sweden won the match 126-61.
Rodney Roberts
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Susie Ovens
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press

Twelve sports form busy programme

A summary of each sport featuring in the upcoming VXI World Deaf Games in Christchurch – soccer, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, handball, track and field, wrestling, cycling, swimming and badminton, with New Zealand contenders for medals.
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Terry Kane
  • Tony Walton
  • Michael Lynch
  • Janet Watt
  • Milton Reedy
  • Kevin Pivac
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star

Advertisement: 16th World Games for the Deaf

Tickets for the opening ceremony are at $8.00 while the closing ceremony is at $5.00. All other tickets prices are listed: $3.00 per ticket for 1 venue entry. $6.00 per ticket entry to all venues on 1 day. $40 ten venues entry on any day.
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
1979
video – Taonga source: Sue Penman

Trans-Tasman Games 1979 – Basketball

The Australian and New Zealand Deaf men play basketball at the Trans-Tasman Games, held at Lincoln College, Canterbury in January 1979.
Sue Penman
2000
video – Taonga source: Hilda Tamepo

Memories of John McRae

John McRae is filmed at his home in Napier where he lived with his wife Verna. John explains some highlights from his life story including his experiences at school, travelling the world for Deaf sports, and his involvement in the Deaf community. The video includes his commentary of various photos and objects in their house.
Hilda Tamepo
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
  • John Mansell
  • Patreena Bryan
  • Doug Croskery
1966
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Western Suburbs Indoor Basketball League, Deaf Demons, 1966

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
1985
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Basketball Club, 1985

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
  • Shona McGhie
1995
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NFD Communicate: July 1995

National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
1985
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post

DEAF GAMES

New Zealand finished the World Games for the deaf in California with a gold in cycling and a gold and silver in badminton – their best result ever.
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Janet Watt
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
  • Susie Ovens
  • Pam Croskery
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

John McRae
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
  • Pam Croskery
  • Milton Reedy
  • Jeff Went
  • Susie Ovens
1965
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

Framed Suit: International Deaf Games, Washington 1965

Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
NZSL Stories
  • Ruth Jessep
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club: Best Player of the Year

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

John McRae’s Wrestling Silver Medal: World Deaf Games, Helsinki 1961

John McRae
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy