Est. 2008
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZ Deaf Games Inter-Zone Champion: Deaf Indoor Bowls
NZSL Stories
2006
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Central Men Basketball, 46th New Zealand Deaf Games, Dunedin 2006
NZSL Stories
1998
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Central Districts Deaf Men’s Basketball Team, Cunniffe Memorial Cup Winner 1998
NZSL Stories
Est. 2008
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Deaf Club, Central Zone: 8 Ball Pool
NZSL Stories
1993
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Ivan Curry case has positive spinoff
Some good has resulted from the tragic case of deaf man Ivan Curry who was found not guilty after nearly two years in jail for murder, says the Deaf Association.
NZSL Stories
2000
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
First National Deaf Womens’ Sevens Tournament
On an Easter Friday afternoon, 22 April 2000, for the first time in history the National Deaf Women’s Seven Tournament was played between the Southern and Central teams at the Canterbury Rugby League Stadium.
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Daniel ‘Danny’ Beech (Benemerenti Medal)
Daniel (Danny) Beech was born in Pahiatua in 1942 and attended St Dominic’s School for Deaf Children from the age of 5. Danny embarked on a life crammed with commitment and loyalty to the NZ Deaf community.
1992
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Second National Deaf Sevens tournament
The second National Deaf Sevens tournament was held at the Linton Military Camp, located just south of Palmerston North, where the Central boys won a points-based competition.
2008
article – Taonga source: Unknown
Signing their way to confidence
Daniel Greenwood of Auckland nimbly negotiates a wall on the Camp David confidence course. Nothing unusual in that, but take a closer look and a second person stands alongside Mr Greenwood using his hands to communicate.
1996
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Group Photo: Northern Team, 39th N.Z. Deaf Games, Auckland 1996
NZSL Stories
2000
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Women Basketball, 2000
NZSL Stories
Early 2000s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Society Clubroom Mural: Painted by Shaun Fahey
1981
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: September 1981 (Vol. 4, No. 3)
NZSL Stories
2006
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Central A & B Ten Pin Bowling, 2006
NZSL Stories
1990-00s
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Polo Shirt: Northern Deaf Golf Team – NZ Deaf Games
NZSL Stories
1980
article – Taonga source: Education News
“Deaf kids aren’t dumb you know?” 100 Years of Education for the Deaf
Van Asch College, as it will now be known, is no longer a school exclusively for the deaf.
2014
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Team Photo: 21st National Deaf Rugby Tournament, Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, 2014
2000
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Central Zone holds onto the Shield!
Footage of all three men's games of the 2000 National Deaf Rugby Championships at the Canterbury Rugby League Stadium, combined into one clip. Includes pre-match Deaf cheerleading display.
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
1999
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Central Districts Deaf Cricket Team, 1999
Est. 1992
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE
Rūaumoko Marae
Rūaumoko Marae has been part of Deaf Māori community for 30 years and is a central part of Deaf Māori community. It's a place where Deaf Māori can just be; they can connect and learn about te ao Māori.
1998
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
End of Year Celebration and Prizegiving 1998: Manawatu Deaf Society Sports Section
The Manawatu Deaf Society Sports Section celebrates its annual End of Year Prizegiving evening at the Clubrooms, with happy hour, dancing, speeches, raffle prizes at a time when smoking was still allowed inside the clubroom!
1991
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Let the battle begin! Wellington vs Auckland Deaf rugby league at Lower Hutt
The Wellington Deaf rugby league team host their Auckland rivals in Lower Hutt. The match was closely fought!
NZSL Stories
2018
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, 25th National Deaf Rugby Inter-Zonal Championships, 2018
2002
video – Taonga source: Zena Hughes
Third national Deaf Womens’ Sevens Tournament
The Northern Deaf womens’ team wins the third sevens tournament, comfortably beats Central 60-0 and Southern 34-0. Southern beats Central 34-5.
Est. 1950
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Cunniffe Memorial Cup: N.Z. Deaf Societies Men’s Basketball Challenge Cup
NZSL Stories
1995
video – Taonga source: Allan Richardson
Central Deaf Youth Camp 1995
The Central Deaf Youth Camp, as organised by FYD at Palm Grove, Paraparaumu, May 1995.
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
1949-1956
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Rosette: Auckland Adult Deaf Society, worn at Sport Conventions
NZSL Stories
2000
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, Womens 7-a-side Championship Tournament, 2000