2017
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2017 (Vol. 39, No. 3)
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Barbara Hazelwood, Team Manageress, NZ Deaf Women’s Basketball, Bronze Winner
NZSL Stories
2008
video – Taonga source: Brent Macpherson
My Second Home: Auckland Deaf Society
A 43-minute documentary taking you through the history of Auckland Deaf Society, the second home of the Deaf community of Auckland.
NZSL Stories
1953-85
Object – Taonga source: John McRae
N.Z. Kiwi Badge: Worn at multiple international Deaf events: CISS Congress 1953, Helsinki 1961, Washington 1965, Koln 1982 and Los Angeles 1985
NZSL Stories
1987
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Journal: September 1987 (Vol. 1, No. 3)
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: April 2009
NZSL Stories
2000
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Framed Civic Award in recognition of voluntary service to Napier: Ray Forman
NZSL Stories
2009
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Medal: 21st Summer Deaflympics, Taipei 2009
NZSL Stories
biography
Profile
Mary Johnson (MNZM)
Mary has contributed to the Deaf community as a hardworking and willing volunteer for over 50 years. She was recognised in the 2010 New Years Honours list when she was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM). She was a founding member of the Otago Deaf Society, where she served as president, and was also a founding member of the Manawatu Deaf Club.
1962
article – Taonga source: The Auckland Star
Seven to make debut at ball for the deaf
Seven young girls will make their debut at a ball to be held by the Auckland Deaf Society; they will dance the debutante walz without hearing the music.
1973
article – Taonga source: Pam Witko
Teacher Of Deaf Dies, Aged 64
The principal of the School for the Deaf, Sumner, died in Christchurch today after a short illness. Herbert Pickering was 64 years old.
2015
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
History through Young Eyes: Interview with Owen Gibbons
Former Auckland Deaf Society President and life member, Owen Gibbons says that one of his best memories was travelling to the World Deaf Games as part of the New Zealand Deaf basketball mens team. His eyes “literally popped out at what he saw over there!”
NZSL Stories
2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Signed Rugby Ball: Deaf Blacks, 2000
1987
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: December 1986 (Vol. 9, No. 3)
NZSL Stories
2000
video – Taonga source: Pam Witko
Memories of Doreen Forman
Memories of Doreen Forman, a Wellington Deaf Society life member, was recorded on 10th December 2000 – covering some events and recollections from Doreen’s life including the 1931 Napier earthquake.
1968
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1968 (Vol. 5, No. 3)
NZSL Stories
1996
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Framed photo: Polly and Ray Forman holding a sign, FORMAN HOUSE in front of the new Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
NZSL Stories
2000
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Christmas speeches and unveiling of trophy cupboard at Manawatu
The MDS Xmas party on 16 December 2000 is an opportunity to reveal its new trophy cupboard at the far left-hand corner of the clubroom.
biography
Profile
Daniel ‘Danny’ Beech (Benemerenti Medal)
Daniel (Danny) Beech was born in Pahiatua in 1942 and attended St Dominic’s School for Deaf Children from the age of 5. Danny embarked on a life crammed with commitment and loyalty to the NZ Deaf community.
1987
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: September 1987 (Vol. 10, No. 2)
2000
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Memories of Keith and Irene Gordon
Memories of Keith and Irene Gordon, recorded on 27 June 2000. They were both foundation members of Manawatu Deaf Society – founded on 7 July 1962. Keith was awarded life membership of Manawatu Deaf Society on 16 December 2000.
NZSL Stories
2000
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Framed Civic Award in recognition of voluntary service to Napier: Polly Forman
NZSL Stories
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Honour Board: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club – Founded 1960
NZSL Stories
2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society Trophy Cabinet: In Memory of Joan Caroline Bailey 1931 – 1997
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Wall Mounted Honour Board at Manawatu Deaf Society, in Memorial of Joan Caroline Bailey
1960-80s
Object – Taonga source: John McRae
Auckland Deaf Society Life Member: John McRae’s pin and badge collection of national and international Deaf sport events
NZSL Stories
1998
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Netball Uniform: New Zealand Deaf Netball
2010
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 2010
NZSL Stories
2014
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Absolutely Positively Windy Deaf: May 2014
1965
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Basketball Singlet: New Zealand Deaf Men’s Indoor Basketball, 10th International Games for the Deaf, Washington D.C.