2000
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union 2000, National Deaf Rugby Inter-Zone Championship Tournament Winners, 2000
2011
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, 18th National Deaf Rugby Inter-Zonal Championships, 2011
2004
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, 2004
1992
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Canterbury plays Wellington ‘Lions’ in a close match of rugby league
The Wellington ‘Lions’ Rugby League team assembled at the Randwick Club to welcome their Canterbury opponents. After the match, players and supporters enjoy the Randwick hospitality before moving on to a private venue.
NZSL Stories
1954
article – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
School For The Deaf Is £68,000 Addition To Catholic Charities
The new St. Dominic's School for deaf children, which is set in spacious 23-acre grounds and can accommodate between 40 and 50 children, is the only institution for deaf children in New Zealand not operated by the State.
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Netball, 2002
NZSL Stories
Est. 1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
N.Z. Deaf Amateur Sports Association, Bernie Clews Trophy: Outstanding Men’s Basketball Player
NZSL Stories
1952
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Arriving for the Deaf Sports Convention in Auckland 1952
Members of the Auckland Deaf community welcome friends and competitors from nationwide for the annual Deaf Sports Convention in Auckland 1952, and take a trip into Auckland City.
NZSL Stories
Est. 2012
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
New Zealand Deaf Games: Women’s Darts Winner
NZSL Stories
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
New Zealand Deaf Rugby Football Union Inc: National Deaf Zonal Championships
Est. 1996
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Men’s Team Interclub Touch Rugby: New Zealand Games for the Deaf
NZSL Stories
2009
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Team Photo: 16th National Deaf Rugby Inter-Zonal Champs, Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, 2009
Est. 1998
Object – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union: Player of the Year
2006
video – Taonga source: Ko Taku Reo, Deaf Education New Zealand
NZSL becomes an official language of New Zealand
On 6th April 2006, members of the Deaf community and supporters gathered on the steps of parliament to celebrate the NZSL Bill passing its Third Reading, becoming the NZSL Act (2006). This marked the end of a long journey to give NZSL official status in Aotearoa New Zealand. This footage was screened on TV3 that evening.
1996
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Polo Shirt: Northern Deaf Golf – NZ Deaf Games
NZSL Stories
2020
video – Taonga source: Elizabeth Hines
Memories of triple World Deaf Games champion John Ooteman
New Zealand’s most acclaimed Deaf gold medallist, John Ooteman was a triple World Games for the Deaf champion (Koln 1981, Los Angeles 1985, Christchurch 1989). His story is told through the eyes of Elizabeth Hines, his Deaf sister.
NZSL Stories
2016
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, 23rd National Deaf Rugby Championship, 2016
2001
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Wellington/Central Districts Deaf Men’s Basketball Team, 2001
NZSL Stories
1996
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Group Photo: Northern Team, 39th N.Z. Deaf Games, Auckland 1996
NZSL Stories
Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Central District Deaf Cricket Club: Most Improved Player of the Year
2006
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Central A & B 8 Ball Pool, 46th New Zealand Deaf Games, 2006
NZSL Stories
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Women’s Ten Pin Bowling Interclub: New Zealand Games for the Deaf
NZSL Stories
Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Cook Strait Shield: Central Districts vs Canterbury Deaf Rugby League
NZSL Stories
Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Central District Deaf Cricket Club: Player Of The Year
Est. 2012
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
New Zealand Deaf Games: Men’s Darts Winner
NZSL Stories
2019
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, 26th National Deaf Rugby Inter-Zonal Championship, 2019
1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Jersey: Central Zone Deaf Rugby
Est. 2008
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Deaf Club, Central Zone: 8 Ball Pool
NZSL Stories
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Lawn Bowls, 2002
NZSL Stories
2000
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball, Winners of ‘The Brian Smithers Cup’ 2000
NZSL Stories