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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
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.
1989
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Bronze Medallists from Auckland Deaf Society: New Zealand Deaf Women’s Basketball Team

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Jeff Went
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
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
1988
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club, Easter 1988

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
2009
Images – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union

Team Photo: 16th National Deaf Rugby Inter-Zonal Champs, Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, 2009

Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Est. 1987
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Basketball Club: Bernie Clews Trophy – Most Fittest Player of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
1976
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Understand the Silence: A Silent Documentary about the Silent World of Deafness

This documentary was filmed and edited by Joan Bailey and released in 1976. It covers the preparation and running of the St Dominics Gala Day, as well as Manawatu Deaf Club picnics, and the Manawatu Womens Group.
Manawatu Deaf Society
1969
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sport Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1969

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
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.
Tony Walton
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Janet Watt
  • Terry Kane
  • Jeff Went
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Susie Ovens
  • Pam Croskery
1965
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, Tenth International Games for the Deaf, Washington D.C. 1965

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Milton Reedy
1976
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury

Christchurch Deaf Club Basketball Club visits Hokitika, June 1976

The Christchurch Deaf Club basketball team plays a match in Hokitika in June 1976 versus a hearing team. Geoff Harker’s arm injury is a hot topic of discussion that weekend!
Deaf Society of Canterbury
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press

Games cost drain funds

New Zealand will have to struggle to send a team to the next World Games for the Deaf because of the huge cost of staging the 1989 event which ended at Queen Elizabeth II Park yesterday.
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Michael Lynch
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jeff Went
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Hazelwood Cup: Outstanding Netball Player

Manawatu Deaf Society
1990
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Pennant: Auckland Deaf Basketball Club 40th Anniversary, 1950-1990

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star

Action in the World Games for the Deaf basketball tournament at Cowles Stadium

New Zealand was beaten by Australia in the basketball at Cowles Stadium today, 76-63. The New Zealand captain, Tony McGill, put the first points on the board with an impressive three pointer but the Kiwis could not keep the pressure on.
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
1982
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Banner: N.S.W. Deaf Bowling Club, Stanmore: New Zealand v. N.S.W, 6 January 1982

Auckland Deaf Society
Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Barkla Cup, Women’s Doubles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Shona McGhie
1985
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Pennant: Central Districts Deaf Sports, Wellington 1985

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Ruth Jessep
1960
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1960

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
  • Milton Reedy
  • Shona McGhie
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
1991
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Jersey: Wellington Deaf Rugby League

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
1998
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section

Memories of Julie Bullivant

Julie Bullivant tells her story about what it was like growing up deaf and attending van Asch, a deaf boarding school.
AUT Visual Languages Section
1996
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Jersey: Central Districts Deaf Rugby League

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
1979
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Netball Pennant: 24th N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, Host Christchurch 1979

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1996
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Albion Press Trophy, NZ Games for the Deaf: Golf Women’s Inter Club

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Tony Walton
biography
Profile

Susan Hamilton

Susan was a very active sportswoman who loved being involved in the Deaf community, regularly attending all community events. A renowned Deaf golfer who could be found out on the green each Saturday, Susan was also the President of the Deaf Association from 1994 to 1998 and its Patron from 2008 to 2016.
Est. 1988
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society Ten Pin Bowls for the Deaf: Lowest Points

Wellington Deaf Society
Est. 1992
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Golf Club vs Auckland Deaf Golf Club: Interclub

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Netball, 2002

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shona McGhie
1961
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton

Kelston School for Deaf sends its netball and rugby teams to Russell

Kelston School for Deaf sends its netball and rugby teams to Russell.
Susan Hamilton
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell