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John Rua (Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal)
John Rua is a Master Carver, a living tohunga in his art. He has carved thousands of stunning artefacts which have been displayed in maraes and museums across the country, including the carving of Te Tira Hou meeting house in Auckland, Ohope Marae in Whatakane and Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum in the South Island. His most noticeable achievement was training carvers at the Ngā Hau e Whā National Marae in Christchurch, a project which took 8 years to complete.
Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Jones Trophy: Manawatu Netball Competition
Est. 1981
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE
News Review
In 1981, TVNZ launched News Review – a 15 minute programme (later extended to half-an-hour). News Review was a summary of major national and international news of the week for all New Zealanders. This programme was produced in Christchurch, and was captioned.
2001
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Combined Sports Teams, 2001
NZSL Stories
1985
video – Taonga source: Victoria University of Wellington
First interpreting course graduation – 1985
The Sign Language Interpreting course graduation ceremony September 1985, after 14 weeks training.
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: February 2009
NZSL Stories
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Netball Uniform: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
2018
article – Taonga source: Stuff
Report reveals uncertainty of future of deaf education
Serious inadequacies of a deaf education board serving thousands of children are being addressed by senior Ministry of Education officials. The ministry confirmed four complaints had been laid about student safety, staffing and low achievement at Auckland's Kelston Deaf Education Centre.
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: May 1989
NZSL Stories
1998
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Group Photo: Manawatu Deaf Women’s Group, 30 Years Celebration, 1998
1952
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Dream Of Deaf People Is Taking Shape – They Will Build A Hall For Themselves
We want a place where deaf people, young and old, can meet together. This is the dream of the Auckland Deaf Adult Society, described by the secretary, Jack Pollard. It is a dream which today is beginning to take real shape.
NZSL Stories
2003
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Deaf Indoor Netball Team, Northern A, 2003
NZSL Stories
1998
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: Autumn 1998
NZSL Stories
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Hazelwood Cup: Outstanding Netball Player
2010
video – Taonga source: Attitude Pictures
The Berry Family: Part 1
We take you into the home of the Berrys and look at the lives of deaf New Zealanders.
1989
publication – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
33rd New Zealand Games for the Deaf: Wellington, 19-23 October 1989
NZSL Stories
2009
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: May 2009
NZSL Stories
1989
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring 1989 (Vol. 23, No. 3)
NZSL Stories
1991
article – Taonga source: The Guardian
Deaf drama group presents NZ first
The Manawatu Deaf Drama Group (MADEDRA) will present a show at Abbey Theatre, before taking it to Auckland for the Deaf View Conference and eventually, hope to travel overseas.
Est. 1982
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Adrienne Killen Netball Trophy: Most Dedicated Club Member
NZSL Stories
1978
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Canterbury Deaf Club teams travel to Greymouth
The Canterbury Deaf Club Basketball & Netball teams travels to Greymouth, with the ‘Deaf Boys’ playing against the ‘Hot Shots’ and winning 67-54.
2004
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, 2004
NZSL Stories
1998
video – Taonga source: Rae McKie
School for the Deaf Marching Girls reunited 45 years later!
The infamous Deaf Marching Girls reunite 45 years later, with a Friday spent practicing before showing their routine to supporters at van Asch on the Sunday.
1981
article – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
News special for the deaf
New Zealand's first television programme for deaf people will be broadcast nationally from Christchurch next Saturday.
1969
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1969 (Vol. 6, No. 2)
NZSL Stories
1988
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Journal: December 1988 (Vol. 2, No. 4)
NZSL Stories
1972
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Ladies’ ADS Indoor Basketball Team, 1972
NZSL Stories
1981
article – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Lip service
The producer of News Review explains the innovations and experimentations they have made in creating the programme, specially designed for the hard of hearing.
1981
video – Taonga source: Deaf Aotearoa
10,000 Miles Away – Gallaudet College life
Stephen Leach talks about his experience at Gallaudet College in Washington DC, USA.
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Heaviest Trevally of Year
NZSL Stories