1952
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Dream Of Deaf People Is Taking Shape – They Will Build A Hall For Themselves
We want a place where deaf people, young and old, can meet together. This is the dream of the Auckland Deaf Adult Society, described by the secretary, Jack Pollard. It is a dream which today is beginning to take real shape.
NZSL Stories
1995
video – Taonga source: Richard Peri
Second test: New Zealand Deaf vs South Africa
The first ever International Deaf Rugby Test Series was held in New Zealand in 1995 between New Zealand and South Africa. South Africa won the series 2-1.
NZSL Stories
1975
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Basketball Club, 1975
NZSL Stories
1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Souvenir Embroidered Patch: 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch 1989
NZSL Stories
1989
Images – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association, Executive Council Members, 1987-1989
NZSL Stories
2002
video – Taonga source: Kevin and Lynette Pivac
Extended version: Deaf Rugby World Cup final – New Zealand vs Wales
Extended version: New Zealand play Wales in the Deaf Rugby World Championship final at Eden Park, Auckland in 2002.
NZSL Stories
2017
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby, 2017
1989
article – Taonga source: Unknown
Deaf study tour hit by obstacle
Many obstacles, including their deafness, are getting in the way of a planned study to the United States and Britain for Angela and Shelia.
1981
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, Grade A, 1981
NZSL Stories
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.
NZSL Stories
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Central Region Deaf Interclub Trophy
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Gordon Cup: Most Outstanding Woman Player – Basketball
1980s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Athletic Singlet: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
1984-85
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Mini Booklet: NZ and USA sign language alphabet, in preparation for the upcoming XV World Deaf Games 1985
NZSL Stories
1995
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Women’s Basketball Team, 1995
NZSL Stories
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star
Bid took 12 years
Although many people will not have heard of the World Games for the Deaf, New Zealand's involvement with them spans 40 years. The first information about the games reached New Zealand in 1949 and the New Zealand Amateur Sports Association was formed.
NZSL Stories
1965
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Hat Band: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, Tenth International Games for the Deaf, Washington D.C. 1965
2002
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Signed Rugby Ball: Deaf Blacks, 2002
NZSL Stories
1985
video – Taonga source: Tony Walton
New Zealand delegates attend CISS meeting
The two New Zealand delegates, John McRae and Margaret Coutts, attend the CISS (Comité International des Sports des Sourds) meeting whilst at the Los Angeles World Games of the Deaf.
NZSL Stories
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star
Deaf athletes see red
A Christchurch man has designed an international first for the World Games for the Deaf, designing a visual starter for athletic and swimming events.
NZSL Stories
1985
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Souvenir Badge: Los Angeles 1985, XV World Deaf Games
NZSL Stories
1986
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Men’s Basketball, 1986
NZSL Stories
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press
Deaf athletes will be out to win medals
The vice-chairman of the organising committee, Mrs Margaret Coutts, said yesterday "for two weeks there will be more deaf people on the street than hearing people. My heart is filled with gold because of the very big turn out – there are more athletes here than at the previous World Games in America (in 1985)."
NZSL Stories
Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Bregmen Trophy: 8 Ball Pool, Auckland Deaf Society vs R.S.A.
NZSL Stories
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 1991
NZSL Stories
1985
video – Taonga source: Tony Walton
Auckland gives the New Zealand Deaf team a proper send off!
The New Zealand Deaf team marched on Dominion Road, accompanied by police, with farewell speeches at Auckland Deaf Society before departing for the 15th World Games for the Deaf in Los Angeles.
NZSL Stories
1986
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Host Committee: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club, 1986
NZSL Stories
1985
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Souvenir Patch: Los Angeles 85, World Games for Deaf
NZSL Stories
1992
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Ten Pin Bowling, October 1992
NZSL Stories
1976
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Patch: Manawatu Deaf Club, Indoor Basketball, Tour – Australia