The first Netball game is between Christchurch and Manawatu with the Aucklanders watching eagerly. The game goes to Christchurch 34-7. Auckland versus Christchurch is a highly anticipated game, as Auckland has beaten Manawatu 39-6, meaning the game between Auckland and Christchurch decides who will win the Brian Smithers Cup! The game is a tight one, with Auckland eventual winners 26-21.
| Donated by | Dennis Tod |
| Original format | 7" 8mm |
| Reference number | DT12-04-SPO79 |
1979
Scenes from NZ Deaf Sport Convention in Christchurch 1979, with sports such as shot-put and athletics, including some impressive sprinting and middle distance running.
1961
Kelston School for Deaf sends its netball and rugby teams to Russell.
1981
Interesting footage of the NZ Deaf Sports Convention in Palmerston North, 1981, filmed by Sue Penman.
1955
During the 1955 Sports Convention hosted in Christchurch, a picnic is held at Motukarara, by Lake Ellesmere in Canterbury.
1972
