1981
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Athletics Pennant: 29th N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, Palmerston North
NZSL Stories
1980
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: December 1980 (Vol. 17, No. 6)
NZSL Stories
1979
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Netball Team, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1979
NZSL Stories
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Mixed Doubles – 8 Ball Pool
1964
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1964 (Vol. 1, No. 3)
NZSL Stories
1981
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZ Deaf Sports Convention hosted in Palmerston North 1981
NZ Deaf Sports Convention hosted by Manawatu Deaf Club in Palmerston North, 1981.
NZSL Stories
1990-91
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring/Summer 1990/91 (Vol. 24. No. 2)
NZSL Stories
1997
article – Taonga source: NZ Herald
There’s no point in bawling them out
When Alan Ovens yells at his sister Susie on the basketball court, she never listens. Quite simply, she can't. Susie Ovens is the captain of the New Zealand women's deaf basketball team.
Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Most Improved Player
1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star
Medals eyed in 3 events
Four New Zealand deaf athletes are favoured to win medals in swimming, cycling, and badminton. The 112-strong New Zealand team will compete in 11 of the 12 sports.
NZSL Stories
1982
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Sports convention for the deaf
Imagine a packed stadium and not one of the 10,000 spectators’ voices heard by the athletes competing. That was the scenario painted by deaf table tennis and basketball player Kaz Witko who travelled with the New Zealand team to the international deaf sports convention in West Germany last year.
NZSL Stories
1990
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Wrap-up Christmas party at Deaf Society of Canterbury
Deaf Society of Canterbury on Armagh Street celebrates the end of 1990 with a wrap-up Christmas party, and a few speeches!
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls: Hazelwood Trophy – Pairs
Est. 1991
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
New Zealand Deaf Sports Association: Dunedin Superstrike, Most Outstanding Player
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
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Badge: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association
NZSL Stories
biography
Profile
Anthony ‘Tony’ Walton (CNZM)
Tony received the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2001 for his services to the Deaf community. Tony has had a broad involvement in many areas of the Deaf community, having been President of the NZ Deaf Sports Association and successfully hosting the World Deaf Games in 1989.
NZSL Stories
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.
NZSL Stories
1983
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, Winners Oxspring Shield (Athletic), 1983
NZSL Stories
1985
video – Taonga source: Tony Walton
New Zealand delegates attend CISS meeting
The two New Zealand delegates, John McRae and Margaret Coutts, attend the CISS (Comité International des Sports des Sourds) meeting whilst at the Los Angeles World Games of the Deaf.
NZSL Stories
1976
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1976
NZSL Stories
1984
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring 1984 (Vol. 21, No. 3)
NZSL Stories
1989
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
Handheld footage of the closing ceremony of the 16th World Games for the Deaf
Handheld footage from the stadium shows the closing ceremony of the 16th World Games for the Deaf held in Christchurch. Athletes parade into the stadium to witness closing speeches with their family and fans looking on.
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
1979
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Trans-Tasman Games hosted in Christchurch, 1979
Opening ceremony of the Trans-Tasman Games, Including a traditional Maori welcome for the Australian team.
1973
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1973
NZSL Stories
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
1980
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society, Winners of Bob Scott Memorial Shield (Badminton), 1980
NZSL Stories
1992
Images – Taonga source: Clive Morgan
Team Photo: Wellington Deaf Basketball Team, 1992
NZSL Stories
1989
publication – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
New Zealand Deaf Sports Team: XVIth World Games for the Deaf
NZSL Stories