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1992
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Group, 1992

Manawatu Deaf Society
1956
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Sports Convention: Trip to Motuihe Domain

During the Sports Convention, Deaf people travel to Motuihe Domain, on Motuihe Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, for a picnic.
Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
  • Kevin Pivac
1985
video – Taonga source: Tony Walton

Kiwi Power! Gold (and silver) in the badminton ladies doubles

Watch Carolyn Hamlin and Janet Watt’s final match in the ladies doubles; they win the game for the gold! In second place is Pam Croskery and Penny Went, both also from New Zealand.
Tony Walton
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Terry Kane
  • Janet Watt
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Susie Ovens
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star

Penny…and her thoughts

Penny Went collected a silver medal at the last World Games for the Deaf – now she is home and aiming for gold.
NZSL Stories
  • Susie Ovens
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
  • Terry Kane
  • Janet Watt
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
1996
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Group Photo: Northern Team, 39th N.Z. Deaf Games, Auckland 1996

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
2001
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Combined Sports Teams, 2001

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • Terry Kane
  • Jeff Went
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Tony Walton
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Shona McGhie
1992
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts

Canterbury plays Wellington ‘Lions’ in a close match of rugby league

The Wellington ‘Lions’ Rugby League team assembled at the Randwick Club to welcome their Canterbury opponents. After the match, players and supporters enjoy the Randwick hospitality before moving on to a private venue.
Rodney Roberts
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
1992
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan

Team Photo: Wellington Deaf Rugby League Club, 1992

Clive Morgan
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star

First gold at games for New Zealand

Ooteman, 28, showed his superb form to score his third successive World Games for the Deaf gold medal in the prestigious time trial event.
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
  • Michael Lynch
1966
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Bowls Win To Team Led By Past Champion

Stewart Smith who is deaf, has been in teams which have won the New Zealand fours twice, and one of his team has won the Auckland singles three years running.
Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
1998
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section

Memories of Susan Thomas (1998)

Susan, born as the only deaf person in a hearing family, talks about the dialect differences in sign between the South Island and the North Island, oralism, moving cities, participating in the Trans-Tasman Games, and meeting her husband, Paul.
AUT Visual Languages Section
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Gordon Cup: Most Outstanding Woman Player – Basketball

Manawatu Deaf Society
1995
Images – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf Rugby

Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Rugby Football Union, New Zealand v South Africa, 1995

New Zealand Deaf Rugby
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Kevin Pivac
1980
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: December 1980 (Vol. 17, No. 6)

NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Milton Reedy
  • Susie Ovens
  • John Hunt
1986
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Host Committee: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club, 1986

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
2003
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union

Team Photo: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, 2003

Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Lawn Bowls, 2002

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1972
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Wellington 1972

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Men’s Basketball Club: B Grade Tournament

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
2005
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section

Toa Anga Whati Māori

Māori TV's 'Toa Anga Whati Māori' profiles the Deaf Association of New Zealand on its weekly program, interviewing a series of Deaf people in sports (golf, touch rugby, rugby) before touching upon the job of a Deaf Awareness Officer who delivers training throughout New Zealand.
AUT Visual Languages Section
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
2001
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society 8 Ball Team, 2001

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Terry Kane
1969
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Sole N.Z. entrant for Deaf Games

Coventry was selected as a sole member of the New Zealand team to attend the July Deaf Olympics in Yugoslavia.
Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
  • Terry Kane
Est. 1982
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Adrienne Killen Netball Trophy: Most Dedicated Club Member

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Desmond Cup, Men’s Doubles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Shona McGhie
1996
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Women’s Basketball Team, Victorian Tour of New Zealand, April 1996

Manawatu Deaf Society
1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Souvenir Badge: 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch 1989

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
1973
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: 1973 (Vol. 10, No. 2)

Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Ringers – Chamberlain Park

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Keogh Cup, Mixed Doubles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
1989
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Women’s Basketball Team, Bronze Medal Winners, 1989

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Jeff Went