1950
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Singlet: Wellington Society for the Deaf (WSD) basketball, 1950
2016
video – Taonga source: Attitude Pictures
The Deaf Rugby Team: Part Three – Finale
The final instalment of Attitude’s three-part series with Auckland’s Deaf rugby side, the Marlins. We've followed the guys on and off the field, now we're at the biggest rugby game of the season: it's time to contest the coveted National Shield.
Est. 2014
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Triples
NZSL Stories
Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Men’s Indoor Basketball: Katu Shield – Married vs Single
NZSL Stories
1998
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Central Districts Deaf Men’s Basketball Team, Cunniffe Memorial Cup Winner 1998
NZSL Stories
1980s
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Gold Pin: Kiwi
NZSL Stories
1980s
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Silver Pin: N.Z Fern
NZSL Stories
1985
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Cricket in silence
Wayne Riggs (Wellington) beats Shaun Ruffel (Taranaki) to the wicket in a practice game by members of the Central District Deaf Sports team before the Saturday match against an Australian deaf team.
1976
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Pennant: Manawatu Deaf Men’s Basketball Assn, Memento of N.S.W Tour 1976
1980-90s
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Key Ring: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association
NZSL Stories
1996
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Polo Shirt: Northern Deaf Golf – NZ Deaf Games
NZSL Stories
1985
video – Taonga source: Tony Walton
And the gold goes to John Ooteman!
Dressed in jandals, John Ooteman takes to the podium for his gold medal in the 35 km time trial, supported by a crew of New Zealand supporters.
NZSL Stories
1982
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, Teams ‘A’ and ‘B’, 1982
NZSL Stories
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star
NZ swimmer wins bronze
Swimmer Michael Lynch claimed New Zealand's second medla of the World Games for the Deaf when he took the bronze in the 100m butterfly.
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
1960-70s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Handmade Athletic and Basketball Uniform: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowing Club: Aggregate Points
NZSL Stories
1979
video – Taonga source: Sue Penman
Trans-Tasman Games 1979 – Basketball
The Australian and New Zealand Deaf men play basketball at the Trans-Tasman Games, held at Lincoln College, Canterbury in January 1979.
2017
article – Taonga source: The Press.
Deaf community was home for Margaret Coutts
An obituary on Margaret Coutts who was "the mother of deaf sports", an active leader and strong positive role-model to younger members of the Deaf community. She was the first female president of the Christchurch Deaf Club, and was awarded a NZ Commemoration Medal for her contributions in 1990.
NZSL Stories
2007
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Framed Pocket Patch: New Zealand Deaf 8 Ball Pool
NZSL Stories
Est. 2010
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Eight Pool Club: The 5s Tournament, Best Player of the Year
NZSL Stories
2005
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Gold Medal: 8 Ball Pool, New Zealand Deaf Games, New Plymouth 2005
NZSL Stories
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Vintage Clock Tea Caddy Spoon: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association
NZSL Stories
2004-2013
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Top: Auckland Deaf Indoor Bowls Club
NZSL Stories
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Women’s Basketball, 2002
NZSL Stories
Est. 1965
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Ladies Table Tennis Championships
NZSL Stories
2002
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section
Memories of Greg Pateman
Greg talks about his passion - Deaf sports, and why the Southern Deaf sport teams are superior to their Central and Northern counterparts!
2003
video – Taonga source: Mary Johnson
Memories of Owen Gibbons
Owen Gibbons shares some life experiences in this video shot at his home in Auckland. Using various photographs and props, Owen touches on his many Deaf related involvements and memories, including his times at Deaf school, his working life, his passion for Deaf sports and his family.
2006
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Central A & B 8 Ball Pool, 46th New Zealand Deaf Games, 2006
NZSL Stories
1975
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Christchurch Deaf Basketball: A trip to Westport
The Christchurch Deaf Club basketball team travels to Westport during Queen’s Birthday weekend 1975 to participate in the Matai Invitation Tournament. Games are played at the Westport Community Hall. Footage covers players travelling to the West Coast via cars, with a few stops on the way, and a compulsory stop at the pub!
