
2000
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
First National Deaf Womens’ Sevens Tournament
On an Easter Friday afternoon, 22 April 2000, for the first time in history the National Deaf Women’s Seven Tournament was played between the Southern and Central teams at the Canterbury Rugby League Stadium.



1997
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section
Memories of Perry Strawson
Perry Strawson entertains with stories and funny tales from his life; what it’s like to enjoy sports and travel as a young Deaf man.


NZSL Stories


Est. 1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Sir Woolf Fisher Memorial Trophy: Auckland Deaf Sportsman of The Year











NZSL Stories


1989
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
New Zealand Deaf News: Winter 1989 (Vol. 23. No. 2)
NZSL Stories


1996
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Jersey: Central Districts Deaf Rugby League





NZSL Stories


1988
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Black and White Fancy Dress Fundraiser for 1989 WGD Christchurch
The Black and White themed Fancy Dress party at Christchurch Deaf Society on 28th May 1988 was a fundraiser for the World Games for the Deaf. Creative members dressed-up as prisoners, punk rockers, Spanish costume dress with bolero, nuns, waitresses, and rugby league players!


NZSL Stories


1990
video – Taonga source: Tony Clews
Australian Deaf Rugby League Team: New Zealand Tour
A homemade Sydney documentary on the Australian Deaf Rugby league team’s tour of New Zealand in 1990 from preparation, the tour, the tests, and triumphant return home.




NZSL Stories


1991
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Canterbury beats Wellington in a game of rugby league
A game of rugby league between the Canterbury and Wellington boys in 1991. The game was played at Hampshire Park, Christchurch on 11 May 1991. Canterbury beat Central, 42-26, followed by a post-match social and further celebrations at Christchurch Deaf Society.







NZSL Stories


1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: July 1991











NZSL Stories


1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 1991











NZSL Stories


1988
video – Taonga source: Tony Clews
Rugby league: NSW Deaf vs New Zealand Deaf Kiwis
As a warm-up in preparation for their upcoming game vs the Australian Deaf rugby league team, the Deaf Kiwis play against the NSW Deaf rugby league team on 4 June 1988. The game was won by NSW, 18–8.




NZSL Stories


1990
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Rugby League Football Club, New Zealand vs Australia, Three Test Series, 1990











NZSL Stories


1990
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Kiwis vs Roos: Deaf Rugby League
Footage of rugby league training, haka practice, game planning, changing room preparations, and actual game footage of all three matches between the Deaf Kiwis and Australian teams, and even a visit to the hospital for an injured Kiwi player!







NZSL Stories


1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: June 1989











NZSL Stories


Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Rugby League: Most Improved Player





NZSL Stories


1988
video – Taonga source: Tony Clews
First Deaf rugby league game between Australia and New Zealand in Sydney
Historic first rugby league game between New Zealand and Australia, which took place in Sydney 1988 (Henson Park, Newton). Australia won 16–6.




NZSL Stories


Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Cook Strait Shield: Central Districts vs Canterbury Deaf Rugby League





NZSL Stories


2000
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Central Zone holds onto the Shield!
Footage of all three men's games of the 2000 National Deaf Rugby Championships at the Canterbury Rugby League Stadium, combined into one clip. Includes pre-match Deaf cheerleading display.









1991
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Jersey: Wellington Deaf Rugby League





NZSL Stories


Est. 1988
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
New Zealand Deaf Rugby League: Wellington Deaf vs Auckland Deaf











NZSL Stories


1992
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Wellington Deaf Rugby League Club, 1992


NZSL Stories


1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: June 1990











NZSL Stories


1989-90
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Summer 1989/90 (Vol. 23, No. 4)
NZSL Stories


1989
article – Taonga source: The Press
Twelve sports form busy programme
A summary of each sport featuring in the upcoming VXI World Deaf Games in Christchurch – soccer, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, handball, track and field, wrestling, cycling, swimming and badminton, with New Zealand contenders for medals.
NZSL Stories


1991
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Let the battle begin! Wellington vs Auckland Deaf rugby league at Lower Hutt
The Wellington Deaf rugby league team host their Auckland rivals in Lower Hutt. The match was closely fought!







NZSL Stories


1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: June 1991











NZSL Stories


1991
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Backchat no problem for lip-reading ref
Deafness has failed to keep John Mansell from a successful career as a rugby league referee. "I know the rule book inside out. If you know the rules and the signals well there's no reason why a referee has to talk."
NZSL Stories


1988
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: New Zealand Deaf Rugby League Football Club, Historic Game 1988 between New Zealand and Australia











NZSL Stories


1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: October 1991











NZSL Stories


1989
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Edited coverage of Auckland v Canterbury Deaf Rugby League match
Edited coverage of the Auckland v Canterbury Deaf Rugby League match held in Auckland in 1989.







NZSL Stories

















