1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Key Ring: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association
NZSL Stories
1977
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Cunniffe Memorial Trophy, Indoor Basketball 1977
NZSL Stories
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Netball Club: Most Improved
1964
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring 1964 (Vol. 2, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
1993
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Group Photo: Manawatu Deaf Women’s Group, 25th Anniversary, 1968-1993
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.
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
1971
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1971 (Vol. 8, No. 4)
NZSL Stories
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
1995
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Netball Club, 1995
NZSL Stories
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Wall Mounted Honour Board at Manawatu Deaf Society, in Memorial of Joan Caroline Bailey
1980
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Basketball, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1980
NZSL Stories
1960-70s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Handmade Athletic and Basketball Uniform: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
Est. 1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
N.Z. Deaf Amateur Sports Association, Bernie Clews Trophy: Outstanding Men’s Basketball Player
NZSL Stories
1983
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club, Easter 1983
NZSL Stories
1989
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
New Zealand Deaf News: Winter 1989 (Vol. 23. No. 2)
NZSL Stories
1976
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Patch: Manawatu Deaf Club, Indoor Basketball, Tour – Australia
1995-96
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Cricket Playing Shirt: NZ Deaf Cricket, World Cup Melbourne 1995-96
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.
Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Club: Indoor Basketball
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.
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Mixed Doubles – 8 Ball Pool
Est. 1977
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Gordon Cup: Most Improved Basketball Player
1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Basketball Singlet: Manawatu Deaf Society Men’s Basketball
1985
Images – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Sports Team, Los Angeles 1985
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.
1963
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring 1963 (Vol. 1, No. 1)
NZSL Stories
1984
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive
National Sports Convention for the Deaf in Auckland 1984
Jane Dent reports on the National Sports Convention for the Deaf held in Auckland during Labour Weekend in 1984. The footage screened on the 6:30pm news on Saturday 20 October 1984.
NZSL Stories
1981
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: June 1981 (Vol. 4, No. 2)
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.