1996
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: March 1996
NZSL Stories
1962
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Framed Photo: Manawatu Deaf Club First Committee, 11 August 1962
1972
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1972 (Vol. 9, No. 4)
NZSL Stories
2002
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
40th Anniversary: Weekend-long celebrations at Manawatu Deaf Society!
Manawatu Deaf Society celebrates its 40th anniversary with a packed weekend-long programme in September 2002.
Est. 1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Player of Championship – Darts
1987
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Vintage Clock Tea Caddy Spoon: Manawatu Deaf Society 25th Anniversary
1998
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
End of Year Celebration and Prizegiving 1998: Manawatu Deaf Society Sports Section
The Manawatu Deaf Society Sports Section celebrates its annual End of Year Prizegiving evening at the Clubrooms, with happy hour, dancing, speeches, raffle prizes at a time when smoking was still allowed inside the clubroom!
1980
article – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Watch out for the whistle
An Auckland-Manawatu netball game with a difference – all the players were deaf. Deaf people from all over New Zealand are participating in the 25th NZ deaf sports convention which began in Hamilton yesterday.
NZSL Stories
1987
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Social Evening: Wrapping up the 32nd NZ Games for the Deaf
The 32nd New Zealand Games for the Deaf wrapped up with a presentation dinner-and-dance evening at Addington Raceway’s ‘Twiggers’ on Sunday 25th October 1987. A jam-packed evening with plenty of talking, sitting down, a buffet meal, dancing to live music, and group photos, with the venue closing 1.30am!
NZSL Stories
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.
Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Player of the League – Singles
1993
article – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Fun and laughter in imaginative deaf, mime show
The show, from Manawatu Deaf Drama Group Madedra, is at the Globe Theatre on Friday and Saturday. It's an imaginative work created by the seven deaf actors in the group. Settings, props, costumes and make-up are all the work of other members of Madedra. 'City, Country and Sheep' will show the deaf actors' skills.
1999
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Central wins deaf title hands down
The combined Wellington-Manawatu Central Districts team and the first national deaf cricket tournament in Upper Hutt this week thrashed Canterbury by nine wickets in the final, passing its total of 98 after only 13 of the allocated 50 overs.
1983
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, 1983
NZSL Stories
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Badge: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association
NZSL Stories
1979
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Basketball Team, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1979
NZSL Stories
Est. 1984
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls: Most Improved Player
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.
1965
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Winter 1965 (Vol. 2, No. 4)
NZSL Stories
2006
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Central A & B Ten Pin Bowling, 2006
NZSL Stories
1980
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Tee Shirt: 25th Anniversary, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1949-1980
NZSL Stories
1992
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Souvenir Badge: 36th N.Z. Games for the Deaf
NZSL Stories
1975
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Athletics, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1975
NZSL Stories
1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Basketball Singlet: Manawatu Deaf Society Men’s Basketball
1998
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Manawatu Women’s Group celebrates its 30th birthday!
The fine women of the Manawatu Women’s Group celebrate their 30th birthday, and tell stories about their time in the Women's group. Games, cake-cutting, photo montages up for viewing and lots of reminiscing, before the ladies head out for a well-attended dinner at a restaurant open to all, even the men!
1983
video – Taonga source: Sue Penman
NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Dunedin 1983
A good crowd gathers to the deep south, Dunedin for the NZ Deaf Sports Convention in 1983.
NZSL Stories
2017
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2017 (Vol. 39, No. 1)
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.
Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Nilsson Cup: Indoor Bowls Singles
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Netball Uniform: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories