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1990
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post

Team wins at contest just by taking part

The four skipped by Margaret Coutts lost both matches at the national women's bowls tournament in Wellington yesterday. But they didn't mind.
1981
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: June 1981 (Vol. 18, No. 2)

NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
  • John Hunt
  • Milton Reedy
  • Susie Ovens
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
1987
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury

‘News Review’ puts a spotlight on the New Zealand Deaf Games in Christchurch over the weekend of 23 – 26 October 1987

The 32nd New Zealand Games for the Deaf is featured on News Review, covering athletics, basketball, table tennis, lawn bowls and netball. The question, ‘Why have a Deaf Games?’ is put forward to competitors and officials! Footage also features the much appreciated ‘Canterbury Duck’ that Deaf kids had requested more of!
Deaf Society of Canterbury
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1989
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Spring 1989 (Vol. 23, No. 3)

NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • John Hunt
  • Shona McGhie
  • Susie Ovens
2007
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Framed Photo: Rae McKie, Winner of Women’s Singles, Deaf Bowls Championship, Wales 2007

Auckland Deaf Society
2010
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 2010

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • John Mansell
  • Terry Kane
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Doug Croskery
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.
The Press.
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Tony Walton
  • Susie Ovens
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Jeff Went
  • Milton Reedy
  • Shona McGhie
1993
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury

Lawn Bowls prizegiving at Christchurch Deaf Society

The Christchurch Deaf Lawn Bowls Club organises its annual prizegiving, with lunch and drinks at Christchurch Deaf Society, on 6th October 1993.
Deaf Society of Canterbury
2003
video – Taonga source: Barry Kinnaird

Memories of Barry Kinnaird

A Deaf bowling legend, Barry Kinnaird was well known for his indoor and outdoor bowling achievements, participating in many New Zealand opens, Deaf Conventions and international competitions.
Barry Kinnaird
NZSL Stories
  • Patreena Bryan
1999
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NFD Communicate: Spring/Summer 1999

National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1984
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Spring 1984 (Vol. 21, No. 3)

NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
  • John Hunt
  • Shona McGhie
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
2007
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Silver Medal: Lawn Bowls, 47th New Zealand Deaf Games, Auckland 2007

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1995
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Plaque: Wales Deaf Bowls Presented To New Zealand, International Deaf Lawn Bowls Championship, 1995

Manawatu Deaf Society
2008
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Northern Zone Lawn Bowls Team, 2008

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
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
  • John Mansell
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1985
article – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Aussie deaf team here

Almost one hundred Australian athletes will compete in the trans-tasman deaf games to be held in Wellington this weekend.
Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Michelle Kruger
1979
video – Taonga source: Sue Penman

Trans-Tasman Deaf Games: Opening Ceremony and sports

Coverage of the Trans-Tasman Deaf Games, Lincoln College, Christchurch, 10 January 1979, including opening ceremony and various sports.
Sue Penman
2008
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Silver Medal: Lawn Bowls, 48th New Zealand Deaf Games, Palmerston North 2008

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
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.
1990
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Combined Sports Representatives, 1990

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Colleen Norris
  • Shona McGhie
  • Doug Croskery
1999
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Framed Pocket Patch: New Zealand, 3rd International Deaf Lawn Bowls Championships – Durban, South Africa

Auckland Deaf Society
1984
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: June 1984 (Vol. 21, No. 2)

NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
  • John Hunt
2009
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

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

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1985
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Pennant: 4th Trans-Tasman Deaf Games, Winner – Lawn Bowls

Auckland Deaf Society
2000
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Host Committee, Millennium NZ Games for the Deaf, 2000

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
2002
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Polo Shirt: Deaf Bowls Auckland

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1983
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: March 1983 (Vol. 20, No. 2)

NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Hunt
  • Tony Walton
  • Susie Ovens
  • Jeff Went
2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Lawn Bowls, 2002

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1993
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

1st International Deaf Bowling Championship: January 1993, Runner-Up

Wellington Deaf Society