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1981
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

NZ Deaf Sports Convention hosted in Palmerston North 1981

NZ Deaf Sports Convention hosted by Manawatu Deaf Club in Palmerston North, 1981.
Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Drawn Pairs

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
2002
video – Taonga source: Kevin and Lynette Pivac

Māori & Pacific Island Deaf play against Japan Deaf Rugby XV

TVNZ’s Marae programme features the friendly game between Deaf Māori & Pacific Island Invitational XV and the Japan Deaf Rugby team. It includes the pre-match team talk with coach Richard Peri, karakia from kaumatua Ivan Tamepo, and discussions with assistant Togia Lanefale. It concludes with highlights of the match which was closely fought but finally won by Japan 20-17.
Kevin and Lynette Pivac
Est. 2014
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Triples

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
1985
Images – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, Los Angeles 1985

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Susie Ovens
  • Jeff Went
  • Terry Kane
  • Tony Walton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Janet Watt
  • Jonathan Anton
2009
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Silver Medal: Lawn Bowls, New Zealand Deaf Games, Christchurch 2009

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1991
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

New Zealand Indoor Bowls Federation, 25th Tournament, Auckland, Easter Weekend 1991

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
2016
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Souvenir Pen: Indoor Bowls New Zealand, 25th Jubilee

Manawatu Deaf Society
2000
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section

Memories of Ivan and Hilda Tamepo

In an open and touching interview, Ivan and Hilda tell their tales of growing up in New Zealand, and look back on photos from their deaf schooling years.
AUT Visual Languages Section
NZSL Stories
  • Patreena Bryan
  • John Mansell
1989
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan

Team Photo: Wellington Deaf Society Men’s Basketball Team, New Zealand Deaf Games 1989

Clive Morgan
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Basketball: Gary Howard Cup – Best Women Player of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
2006
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Central A & B Ten Pin Bowling, 2006

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Shona McGhie
  • Colleen Norris
1999
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts

Wellington Deaf Basketball Club 50th Anniversary

Wellington Deaf Basketball Club celebrated their 50 years anniversary by competing at the national Deaf Basketball Tournament held over Queen’s Birthday weekend 1999. A range of teams took part - men’s and women’s representing the regions. The games are followed by some celebrations at Wellington Deaf Society.
Rodney Roberts
1992
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NFD Communicate: March 1992

National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NZSL Stories
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
  • Shona McGhie
  • Patreena Bryan
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 2009

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • Michelle Kruger
1985
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Women’s Basketball Club, 1985

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1972
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Ladies’ ADS Indoor Basketball Team, 1972

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shirley Bregmen
1965
article – Taonga source: Pam Witko

The Silent Olympics

The team of 17 deaf athletes are farewelled at Kelston School for the Deaf, with official team photos, before leaving for the 10th International Games for the Deaf at Washington D.C.
Pam Witko
2002
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan

Team Photo: Central Districts Deaf Men’s Basketball Team, Cunniffe Memorial Cup Winners 2002

Clive Morgan
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1999
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan

Team Photo: Central Districts Deaf Cricket Team, 1999

Clive Morgan
1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Pennant: Bankstown Deaf Indoor Basketball Club, New Zealand Tour, 1972

Manawatu Deaf Society
1977
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, Wellington 1977

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Sharron Attwood
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Colleen Norris
  • Terry Kane
  • Milton Reedy
2003
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Netball Club, Northern A, 2003

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Badge: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
1987
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NFD Journal: April 1987 (Vol. 1, No. 1)

National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1979
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Sport Convention 1979

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Milton Reedy
  • Doug Croskery
  • Terry Kane
  • Colleen Norris
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Indoor Netball, 2002

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • John Schischka
1957
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Souvenir Cigarette Bowl: International Silent Games, brought back from New Zealand’s first deaf athlete

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Milton Reedy
  • Shona McGhie
1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Pennant: Winner, Table Tennis, 29th N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention – Auckland 1984

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Terry Kane
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
2002
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Pocket Patch: Māori / Pacific Deaf Rugby Invitational XV

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac