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1976
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: March 1976 (Vol. 13, No. 4)

NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Richard Hay
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
  • John Hunt
  • Doug Croskery
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: October 1989

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Ruth Jessep
2003
video – Taonga source: Mary Johnson

Memories of John Peterson

Born in Mumbai, India where his parents ran a tea farm, John Peterson shares his life story at his home in the Eddowes Pensioner Village, at Balmoral, next to Auckland Deaf Society. Filmed on 3 August 2003.
Mary Johnson
2017
article – Taonga source: The Press.

Deaf community was home for Margaret Coutts

An obituary on Margaret Coutts who was "the mother of deaf sports", an active leader and strong positive role-model to younger members of the Deaf community. She was the first female president of the Christchurch Deaf Club, and was awarded a NZ Commemoration Medal for her contributions in 1990.
The Press.
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Susie Ovens
  • Milton Reedy
  • Jeff Went
  • Terry Kane
  • Shona McGhie
  • Pam Croskery
1993
video – Taonga source: Hilda Tamepo

John & Laura Hunt’s farewell party

A farewell party is thrown for John and Laura Hunt at the Auckland Deaf Society, prior to their move to Melbourne. The farewell was attended by over 100 members of the Auckland Deaf community.
Hilda Tamepo
1971
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: 1971 (Vol. 8, No. 1)

NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Hunt
1964-65
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Summer 1964-65 (Vol. 2, No. 2)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: June 1989

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Terry Kane
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: December 2009

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Ruth Jessep
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Richard Hay
1975
video – Taonga source: Television New Zealand Archive

The Auckland Deaf Centre

A glimpse into the Auckland Deaf Centre, showing Deaf people playing pool, badminton, reading, having coffee and talking in sign language.
Television New Zealand Archive
NZSL Stories
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Doug Croskery
  • Terry Kane
  • Jonathan Anton
  • John Schischka
1969
article – Taonga source: The Auckland Star

They’re shut out-lonely and deaf

Trevor Fear, Auckland's newly-appointed deaf welfare officer talks about his experiences, the deaf community and their needs.
2003
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones

Auckland’s ‘Deaf Grandmother’ celebrates her 90th at ADS!

Kathleen French, Auckland’s ‘Deaf Grandmother’ and a life member of Auckland Deaf Society celebrates her 90th birthday party at the Balmoral clubroom on 24 May 2003 with approximately 140 people attending.
Dorothy Jones
2010
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: August 2010

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Ruth Jessep
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Cecilia Waitohi
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: February 2009

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Schischka
  • Colleen Norris
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Pam Croskery
1974
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Hostel for deaf out of funds, faces closure

Balmoral's Deaf Welfare Centre will be forced to close its hostel next week unless it gets financial help.
Auckland Deaf Society
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: July 1989

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Shona McGhie
  • Colleen Norris
  • Pam Croskery
  • Terry Kane
  • Jonathan Anton
1990
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Autumn/Winter 1990 (Vol. 24, No. 1)

NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • John Hunt
1969
article – Taonga source: NZ Woman’s Weekly

In A Silent World

Social Welfare Officer and organising secretary of The Friends of the Deaf in Auckland hopes to provide housing via several units to be known as the Eddowes Memorial Village.
1994
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NFD Communicate: June 1994

National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2010
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: February 2010

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Michelle Kruger
  • John Schischka
  • Pam Croskery
  • Richard Hay
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • Jonathan Anton
2010
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: May 2010

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Schischka
  • Richard Hay
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Michelle Kruger
Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society
Est. 1937
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE

Auckland Deaf Society

Established in 1937, Auckland Deaf Society (ADS) is New Zealand’s largest (and second oldest) Deaf Club. Previously called the 'Auckland Adult Deaf Society' and the 'Deaf Welfare Centre', the club’s original home was at an old shop on 47 Parnell Road in Auckland, before moving to 164 Balmoral Road with enormous support from the 'Friends of the Deaf'. Auckland Deaf Society is now located at 16 Hillsborough Road.
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: September 2009

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • Richard Hay
  • John Mansell
  • Michelle Kruger
  • John Schischka
  • Doug Croskery
  • Terry Kane
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: February 1991

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Colleen Norris
  • Jeff Went
  • John Hunt
  • John Mansell
biography
Profile

Noeline ‘Patty’ Still (MNZM)

Patty, born 1932, received the M.N.Z.M in 2003 for her involvement in many activities and initiatives within the Deaf community. Patty was recognised for her efforts in promoting NZSL through her teaching of NZSL, and her work raising public awareness via her performances with the Christchurch Silent Singers group.
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
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: November 1989

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jeff Went
  • Terry Kane
  • John Mansell
  • Susie Ovens
  • Milton Reedy
  • Shona McGhie
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: September 1989

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
  • John Mansell
  • Pam Croskery
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: November 2009

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Schischka
  • Doug Croskery
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Colleen Norris
  • Terry Kane