1991
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Northern Deaf XV vs Southern Deaf XV
Northern Deaf XV vs Southern Deaf XV held at Linton Military Camp near Palmerston North on 31 March 1991.
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
1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Sash: Miss Deaf Manawatu 1990 Winner
1992
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Group, 1992
1979
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Brian Smither Cup, 1979
NZSL Stories
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.
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Vintage Clock Tea Caddy Spoon: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association
NZSL Stories
1985
article – Taonga source: The Marlborough Express
Future for deaf takes on rosy glow
Deaf job-seekers face seemingly unsurmountable obstacles and prejudice. But a new polytech course promoting positive action is smoothing the way.
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society Lorraine Nilsson Trophy: Ladies Highest Points – Ten Pin Bowling
1976
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Pennant: Manawatu Deaf Men’s Basketball Assn, Memento of N.S.W Tour 1976
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
1987
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Bottle Opener: Manawatu Deaf Society 25th Anniversary
1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Basketball Singlet: Manawatu Deaf Society Men’s Basketball
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Large Fabric Sign: MADEDRA – Manawatu Deaf Drama Group
2000
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Black theme fancy dress party at Manawatu Deaf Society!
Members somehow manage to find black clothing in their wardrobes and attend a black themed party at MDS. It is also a special evening to award a life membership to Keith Gordon for his contributions over the years.
1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Netball Uniform: Manawatu Deaf Society
1993
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Group Photo: Manawatu Deaf Women’s Group, 25th Anniversary, 1968-1993
1965
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring 1965 (Vol. 3, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
1986
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Winter 1986 (Vol. 22. No. 4)
NZSL Stories
1989
Object – Taonga source: Lorraine Butler
Bronze Medal: Women’s Basketball, 16th World Deaf Games, Christchurch
NZSL Stories
1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Jersey: Central Zone Deaf Rugby
1941-1971
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE
The National Film Unit
From 1941 to 1950, the National Film Unit produced the Weekly Review and from 1952 to 1971, the Pictorial Parade. Government owned, the Unit’s work included visits to schools to show the country positive stories about the future of New Zealand and the good work that was being done. This included visits to Sumner and St Dominic’s School for Deaf Children.
Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls Club: Singles Handicap
1987
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Journal: September 1987 (Vol. 1, No. 3)
1976
article – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Twenty First Deaf Sports Convention
This month, the Manawatu Deaf Club will again host the Annual New Zealand Deaf Convention. It will be the twenty-first with over 200 people competing. 160-170 will be from Auckland, Waikato, Taranaki, Wellington, Christchurch and Southland. Local competitors make up the total.
NZSL Stories
1999
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Rodney’s Deaf Saturday
Rodney Roberts takes us through the typical Saturday of a Deaf Wellingtonian, with the Manawatu Deaf boys playing a game of rugby (and being well beaten 47 to 7), before taking us on a tour through a Wellington Deaf Society event to farewell an international interpreter.
1983
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: September 1983 (Vol. 6, No. 3)
NZSL Stories
1983
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: October 1983 (Vol. 20, No. 4)
NZSL Stories
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Plaque: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association: Susan Hanson, In Appreciation, 16th World Games for the Deaf
NZSL Stories
1987
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Athletics at the 32nd Annual NZ Games for the Deaf: Christchurch 1987
The popular athletics interclub and open championship ran to a tight program, from 8:00am to 12:00 noon. The Oxspring Shield for interclub athletics went to Auckland with 32 points. The 32nd Annual NZ Games for the Deaf in Christchurch provided valuable experience for hosting the World Deaf Games to be held in Christchurch in January 1989. At Cowles Stadium, Shona McGhie and Tony Walton are also interviewed by News Review.
NZSL Stories