1989
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Journal: December 1989 (Vol. 3, No. 4)
1990s
video – Taonga source: Hilda Tamepo
Deaf kaumatua celebrates 50 years of life at Auckland Deaf Society
The 50th birthday of Ivan Tamepo - a respected Deaf elder – is celebrated at ADS, with a karanga, powhiri, waitaia and celebrations in the back hall and upstairs clubroom.
biography
Profile
Elizabeth ‘Maree’ Carroll (QSM)
Maree has given decades of generous service to the community in which she lives. Maree was heavily involved in organising the St Dominic's School for the Deaf school reunions which enabled the school community to remain connected over many decades. Maree was instrumental in establishing the Manawatu Deaf Society, taking a leading role.
1974
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Putting Them In Touch: New World Opened For Deaf With ‘Talking Telephones’
Anthony and Christine Walton, both deaf, are recipients of one of the first phonotypes to be installed in the Wellington area.
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: March 2009
NZSL Stories
1982
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: September 1982 (Vol. 5, No. 2)
1970
video – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Teaching the Deaf: St Dominic’s School for the Deaf in Feilding
What was school life was like for pupils who attended St Dominic’s School for the Deaf in Feilding? Footage includes hearing tests, classroom teaching, and celebrating a pupil’s 5th birthday with his classmates, before Mass with the Sisters.
2015
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2015 (Vol. 37, No. 4)
1975
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Christchurch Deaf Basketball: A trip to Westport
The Christchurch Deaf Club basketball team travels to Westport during Queen’s Birthday weekend 1975 to participate in the Matai Invitation Tournament. Games are played at the Westport Community Hall. Footage covers players travelling to the West Coast via cars, with a few stops on the way, and a compulsory stop at the pub!
1993
video – Taonga source: Hilda Tamepo
Hilda Tamepo celebrates her 50th at ADS!
Hilda Tamepo celebrates her 50th birthday at the Auckland Deaf Society clubrooms. The joyous event includes speeches, dancing, and lots of food!
2003
publication – Taonga source: Oticon Foundation
Soundscape: September 2003
2016
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2016 (Vol. 38, No. 2)
2013
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2013 (Vol. 35, No. 3)
2013
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2013 (Vol. 35, No. 4)
1968
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Bowler
Former New Zealand titleholder Stewart Smith (Auckland Deaf Welfare League Bowling Club) was one of the early qualifiers in the Indoor Bowls Association's annual Queen's Birthday tournament.
NZSL Stories
2002
video – Taonga source: Sonia Pivac
In memory of Wallace Williams: A Deaf life!
A montage celebrating Wallace Williams’ life and his contribution to the Auckland Deaf community.
NZSL Stories
1975
video – Taonga source: Janice and Gary Howard
Auckland Netball Club’s 1st Birthday
The Auckland Deaf Netball Club runs a social event to celebrate its first anniversary in 1976.
NZSL Stories
1962
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: September 1962
2003
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
ADS Badminton Club celebrates its 40th birthday!
The ADS Badminton Club, well known for recognising its milestones, has a well-attended dinner at Auckland Deaf Society to celebrate its 40th birthday!
NZSL Stories
2012
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2012 (Vol. 34, No. 3)
1984
video – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
St Dominic’s School for the Deaf 40th Anniversary Reunion
Footage from the 40th Anniversary of St Dominic’s school for the Deaf in Feilding held in June of 1984. This video shows a tour of the school grounds, welcoming speeches to attendees and the celebrations that follow over the weekend.
1989
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: October 1989 (Vol. 11, No. 4)
1981
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: December 1981 (Vol. 19, No. 4)
NZSL Stories
2014
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2014 (Vol. 36, No. 2)
1998
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Manawatu Women’s Group celebrates its 30th birthday!
The fine women of the Manawatu Women’s Group celebrate their 30th birthday, and tell stories about their time in the Women's group. Games, cake-cutting, photo montages up for viewing and lots of reminiscing, before the ladies head out for a well-attended dinner at a restaurant open to all, even the men!
1969
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1969 (Vol. 6, No. 3)
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.
2003
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Auckland’s ‘Deaf Grandmother’ celebrates her 90th at ADS!
Kathleen French, Auckland’s ‘Deaf Grandmother’ and a life member of Auckland Deaf Society celebrates her 90th birthday party at the Balmoral clubroom on 24 May 2003 with approximately 140 people attending.
2010
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 2010
NZSL Stories
1966
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Winter 1966 (Vol. 3, No. 4)
NZSL Stories