DeafTV from Denmark makes a trip to New Zealand to feature the country and its Deaf community on its ‘International Postcard’ series. The 52-minute long ‘International Postcard: New Zealand’ clip features scenes from a normal Friday night at Auckland Deaf Society, a trip to the Deaf Association of New Zealand offices at Avondale, Auckland. The Deaf Danish crew are welcomed onto the Rūaumoko Marae by Cheyanne Moko and other Kelston students. They also grab the opportunity to head out to the Auckland Harbour on the search for dolphins and a quick cultural visit to Rotorua. The presenter signs in Danish Sign Language.
International Postcard: New Zealand
2002 •
- TV/Media
DeafTV from Denmark makes a trip to New Zealand to feature the country and its Deaf community on its ‘International Postcard’ series, with scenes from a normal Friday night at the Deaf Club, a trip to the Deaf Association office. The Deaf Danish crew are also welcomed onto the Rūaumoko Marae.
Cheyanne Moko
Darren Ropata
Darryl Alexander
David Dayberg
Diana Luke
Dwayne Knox
Elana Gillespie
Hemi Hema
James Clayton
Jeff (Jeffrey) Went
Michael Wi
Neil Climo
Pam Croskery (McCullough)
Parekura West
Patrick Thompson
Pink West
Robbie Pirika
Sara Pivac Alexander
Sarah Loe
Sarah Tukerangi-Pirika
Tangiia Tatataio
Tania Simon
Thomas O’Sullivan
Tom Survillie
Wiremu Ellis
Relevant Links
Taonga source:
Sara Pivac Alexander
Original format:
VHS
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, SFP02-01-TV01
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