
1969
article – Taonga source: John McRae
Cheering out for deaf
Most of these taking part in the sports convention last weekend live in a silvent world constantly. Yet no observer could have mistaken the enjoyment the spectators at the badminton expressed in their conversation, using signs and movements of their arms, hands and lips.

NZSL Stories


1989
video – Taonga source: Deaf Aotearoa
National Foundation for the Deaf promotional video
National Foundation for the Deaf produce a promotional video explaining their role and the purpose of their member organisations.


NZSL Stories


1989
Images – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association, Executive Council Members, 1987-1989





NZSL Stories


2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 2009








NZSL Stories


1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Bottle Opener: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association





NZSL Stories


1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
New Zealand Deaf Sport Mascot: A stuffed Kiwi


NZSL Stories


1988
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Journal: July 1988 (Vol. 2, No. 2)







NZSL Stories


1996
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: March 1996







NZSL Stories


1985
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring 1985 (Vol. 22, No. 2)
NZSL Stories


1995
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: September 1995







NZSL Stories


1982
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: October 1982 (Vol. 19, No. 3)
NZSL Stories


1988
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Journal: September 1988 (Vol. 2, No. 3)







NZSL Stories


1994
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: October 1994







NZSL Stories


1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Key Ring: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association





NZSL Stories


Est. 1991
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
New Zealand Deaf Sports Association: Dunedin Superstrike, Most Outstanding Player








NZSL Stories


Est. 1950
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Cunniffe Memorial Cup: N.Z. Deaf Societies Men’s Basketball Challenge Cup








NZSL Stories


1980
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: September 1980 (Vol. 17, No. 5)
NZSL Stories


1957
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Souvenir Cigarette Bowl: International Silent Games, brought back from New Zealand’s first deaf athlete








NZSL Stories


1995
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: July 1995







NZSL Stories


Est. 1970
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Aotearoa Turi Shield: Total Points â New Zealand Deaf Games/Sports Convention








NZSL Stories


Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Women’s Ten Pin Bowling Interclub: New Zealand Games for the Deaf








NZSL Stories


1981
article – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Games Loss ‘A Blow’ For Deaf Team
New Zealand athletes who took part in the World Deaf Games in Cologne arrived home unhappy about losing their bid to host the 1985 Deaf Games in Christchurch.





NZSL Stories


1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Pennant: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, January 1989





NZSL Stories


1980-90s
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Key Ring: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association





NZSL Stories


1992
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section
Memories of John Hunt
John Hunt, well-known for his involvement in the Deaf community â talks about establishing the NZ Deaf News, his journey towards becoming a life member of NZ Deaf Sports Association, having had a role in its founding; working as the first Deaf Field Officer for NZAD, and compiling âThe Story of the Auckland Deaf Society Inc 1937-1987.


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


1984
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring 1984 (Vol. 21, No. 3)
NZSL Stories


1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Badge: NZDASA Trans-Tasman Games, Christchurch â January 1979





NZSL Stories


1960-80s
Object – Taonga source: John McRae
Auckland Deaf Society Life Member: John McRae’s pin and badge collection of national and international Deaf sport events



NZSL Stories


Est. 2008
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZ Deaf Games Inter-Zone Champion: Deaf Indoor Bowls





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