1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Souvenir Badge: 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch 1989
NZSL Stories
1992
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: December 1992
1973
article – Taonga source: Pam Witko
Teacher Of Deaf Dies, Aged 64
The principal of the School for the Deaf, Sumner, died in Christchurch today after a short illness. Herbert Pickering was 64 years old.
1993
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
A look around the Armagh Street clubroom whilst the ceiling is being painted
A tour around the 323a Armagh Street clubroom filled with memories, trophies, photos, and a framed letter from Helen Keller. Jo Smith is working in the office that day, with Tom Still painting the inside ceiling.
1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Souvenir Key Ring: 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch 1989
NZSL Stories
1980
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Specialist in deaf education on NZ visit
From the day a child is diagnosed as being profoundly deaf, he should learn the system of "total communication," advocates Australian educationist Mr Brian Reynolds.
1947
video – Taonga source: Archives New Zealand
National Film Unit visits Sumner School for the Deaf – Student life
The National Film Unit visits Sumner School for the Deaf to film a typical day at the school.
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star
Games ideal world
To most of the athletes attending the sixteenth World Games for the Deaf the social side of the event is as important as the competition. For the 10 days of the games the athletes and deaf officials are living in their ideal world – using their form of communication.
NZSL Stories
1981
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Bob Scott Memorial Shield (Badminton), 1981
NZSL Stories
1985
Images – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, Los Angeles 1985
NZSL Stories
1968
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1968
NZSL Stories
1976
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Past and current Christchurch Deaf Club basketball players face-off for a game
Established in 1951, the Christchurch Deaf Basketball Club celebrated their 25th Jubilee on Saturday 31 July 1976. The day kickstarts with a game between past players – in blue tops – versus current players – in yellow tops. There was also a social dance held that evening.
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Vintage Clock Tea Caddy Spoon: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association
NZSL Stories
1997
publication – Taonga source: Deaf Education History Aotearoa NZ
Yearbook: van Asch Deaf Education Centre, 1997
1987
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Some fresh air and football at the NZ Deaf Games, Christchurch 1987
Two men’s mixed teams played football 1.00pm to 3.00pm on Sunday 25th October 1987 at Cowles Stadium. No formal prizes were awarded for football, nor did it count for points towards the Aotearoa Turi Shield. It was for the selection of the New Zealand Deaf football team for the upcoming 1989 World Games for the Deaf in Christchurch.
NZSL Stories
1980
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: December 1980 (Vol. 17, No. 6)
NZSL Stories
1989
Images – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team: XVI World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch 1989
NZSL Stories
2017
publication – Taonga source: Deaf Education History Aotearoa NZ
Yearbook: van Asch Deaf Education Centre, 2017
1996
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Victorian Deaf Women’s Basketball Team, Tour of New Zealand, 8-21 April 1996
2001
article – Taonga source: Unknown
Loud and clear
The deaf community believes it has been misunderstood and misinterpreted for too long. Now it wants to be seen and heard as a group with its own cultural identity.
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press
TVNZ taken to task
The chairman of the Hillary Commission, Sir Ronald Scott, has joined in the chorus of criticism over television coverage of the World Games for the Deaf. He said Television New Zealand was insensitive to the needs of the deaf when covering the Games.
NZSL Stories
1975
video – Taonga source: Sue Penman
NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Christchurch 1975
The Deaf community gather in Christchurch for the NZ Deaf Sports Convention in Labour Weekend, 1975.
NZSL Stories
1977
article – Taonga source: Sarah Cameron
Success Story
The smile tells the story of the latest development in hearing aids, as 10-year-old Christoph Blum of Karori communicates with his mother.
1991
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Jersey: Wellington Deaf Rugby League
NZSL Stories
2015
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Demolished Wood Floor Souvenir: CHCH DEAF CLUB, 1965–2011
1980
video – Taonga source: Sue Penman
Demolition at van Asch, 1980
Footage of the demolition of the ‘Main Building’ of van Asch College, April 1980.
1989
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
TVNZ coverage of the 16th World Games for the Deaf
Professional coverage of the first few days of sports at the 16th World Games for the Deaf held in Christchurch in January 1989. Events are covered in detail and presented by the News Review weekly round up.
NZSL Stories
1991
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Ten Pin Bowling, October 1991
NZSL Stories
1976
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Palmerston North 1976
Footage from the sports, meeting, and socialising at the 21st NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Palmerston North 1976.
NZSL Stories
1989
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive
Deafblind Wrestler competes at the 1989 World Games for the Deaf in Christchurch
Pier Morten, a Deafblind wrestler from Canada, participates in the 1989 World Games for the Deaf, in Christchurch.
NZSL Stories