
1978
video – Taonga source: Pam Croskery
23rd Deaf Sports Convention: Auckland vs Christchurch men’s basketball
A packed YMCA hall with supporters watching the Auckland vs Christchurch men’s basketball game.

NZSL Stories


1969
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: October 1969 (Vol. 6, No. 4)
NZSL Stories


1969
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1969 (Vol. 7, No. 1)
NZSL Stories


1998
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Happy Halloween: Manawatu Deaf Society
With 31st October falling on a Saturday in 1998, Manawatu Deaf Society takes the opportunity to host a Halloween party! The kids in particular look genuinely terrifying, with prizes for the best dressed child and adult!




1991
article – Taonga source: The Guardian
Deaf drama group presents NZ first
The Manawatu Deaf Drama Group (MADEDRA) will present a show at Abbey Theatre, before taking it to Auckland for the Deaf View Conference and eventually, hope to travel overseas.


Est. 1991
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls Club: B. Austen Shield, Town vs Country



















Est. 1962
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE
Manawatu Deaf Society
SignDNA is grateful to the Manawatu Deaf Society who have donated a large collection of films, recorded and edited by Joan Bailey, its founder. Established in 1962, it was originally named the Manawatu Deaf Sports Club. Later it was changed to the Manawatu Deaf Society.


2014
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2014 (Vol. 36, No. 2)






Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Ladies Doubles – 8 Ball Pool















1985
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1985 (Vol. 22, No. 1)
NZSL Stories


1973
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Cunniffe Memorial Cup, Basketball, Auckland 1973





NZSL Stories


Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Most Improved Player















1979
article – Taonga source: The Press
Veteran journalist dies, 79
Veteran newspaperman Geoffrey Webster died today at 79. He recently had major surgery. About 25 years ago, in association with Mr D.Nathan and two others, he founded the Friends of the Deaf Inc, which today has property in Balmoral Rd, and assets worth more than $2 million.


1986
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Men’s Basketball, 1986













NZSL Stories


Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Men’s Singles – Pool















2016
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Souvenir Pen: Indoor Bowls New Zealand, 25th Jubilee















1983
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, 1983





NZSL Stories


1995
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society, New Zealand Games for the Deaf Inter-Club Competitions at Porirua, October 1995













NZSL Stories


1965
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: October 1965





NZSL Stories


1972
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1972 (Vol. 9, No. 2)
NZSL Stories


1980
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: March 1980 (Vol. 3, No. 1)






1983
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: September 1983 (Vol. 6, No. 3)




NZSL Stories


1999
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Framed Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society – Our completed Clubroom















1971
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
16th Annual NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Christchurch
The Manawatu Deaf Club Athletic Team practice with coach Keith Gordon. This footage covers the athletic training session.













NZSL Stories


1978
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club, 1978





NZSL Stories


1999
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Wellington Deaf Basketball Club 50th Anniversary
Wellington Deaf Basketball Club celebrated their 50 years anniversary by competing at the national Deaf Basketball Tournament held over Queen’s Birthday weekend 1999. A range of teams took part - men’s and women’s representing the regions. The games are followed by some celebrations at Wellington Deaf Society.




Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls Club: Singles Handicap















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.


1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Barbara Hazelwood, Team Manageress, NZ Deaf Women’s Basketball, Bronze Winner













NZSL Stories


2009
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Medal: 21st Summer Deaflympics, Taipei 2009













NZSL Stories













