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Deaf National Archive New Zealand
Deaf National Archive New Zealand
1989
News Review coverage of the 16th World Games for the Deaf in Christchurch 1989.
1989
News Review presents a round-up of coverage of the 1989 World Games for the Deaf including a feature on a Deaf-blind wrestler, as well as the closing stages of games in the men’s football, volleyball and basketball.
1989
Opening ceremony and events at the 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch 1989.
2000
John McRae is filmed at his home in Napier where he lived with his wife Verna. John explains some highlights from his life story including his experiences at school, travelling the world for Deaf sports, and his involvement in the Deaf community. The video includes his commentary of various photos and objects in their house.
1989
Professional coverage of the first few days of sports at the 16th World Games for the Deaf held in Christchurch in January 1989. Events are covered in detail and presented by the News Review weekly round up.
1965
The New Zealand team attending the 10th World Deaf Games in Washington, USA, 1965.
1989
Susan Thomas takes the reins at the studio this week on ‘News Review’. The team recaps footage from the World Games of the Deaf which wrapped up on the Tuesday before. Watch records being broken, and some footage of our Kiwi athletes in action!
1981
New Zealand team goes to XIV World Games for the Deaf in Köln, Germany in 1981.
1989
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.
1981
New Zealand athletes stopover at Los Angeles on the way to the World Games for the Deaf in Köln, and make the most of the trip with a visit to Disneyland!
1981
The NZ team returns from the XIV World Games for the Deaf, Köln, Germany 1981.