Dan Hanks interviews then President Kevin Pivac about the pending rebuild of Auckland Deaf Society, and goes on a tour around the old Auckland Deaf Society building, showing the good (and bad) points of the building that has been the “second home” for the Auckland Deaf Community for decades.
President gives tour of old Auckland Deaf Society building
2006 •
- Deaf Clubs
- TV/Media
Auckland Deaf Society President Kevin Pivac gives a tour of the Club’s building prior to its demolition and rebuild.
Relevant Links
Taonga source:
Dan Hanks
Produced by:
Dan Hanks
Original format:
Hi-8
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, DH03-01-CE06
Copyright status:
This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Note:
This item has been compressed and/or edited.
If you liked this, you might also like...
1993
video – Taonga source: Deaf Aotearoa
Opening of Deaf Association’s new premises in New Lynn, Auckland
The opening of the Deaf Association National Office and the Auckland Branch Office at the Ceramic House in Totara Avenue, New Lynn on 18 June 1993.
2002
video – Taonga source: Sara Pivac Alexander
International Postcard: New Zealand
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.
2015
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
History through Young Eyes: Interview with Ngaire Doherty
Saynab Muse, a Tu Kokiri student interviews Ngaire Doherty, ex-President of Auckland Deaf Society at the Balmoral clubroom.
1985
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, Napier 1985
1992
NZSL story – Taonga source: John Hunt
Compiling ‘The Story of the Auckland Deaf Society Inc 1937 – 1987’ book
John was keen to know about the history of Auckland Deaf Society, and upon the approval of the Board of Management, he compiled a book two years before the 50th Anniversary of ADS. It took him three years to finish the book, and it was released one year after the anniversary.
1975
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, 1975
1990
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, 1990
1974
article – Taonga source: Unknown
Hostel for deaf out of funds, faces closure
Balmoral's Deaf Welfare Centre will be forced to close its hostel next week unless it gets financial help.
1968
article – Taonga source: Unknown
From Being Shut Out – World Of Fun Opens For Deaf
Weekly yoga exercises at the Deaf Welfare Centre in Balmoral, where the instructor knocks the floor so the class knows when the time has come to "breathe out".
1976
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Netball Club, B Team, 1976
2009
publication – Taonga source: Unknown
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: April 2009
1989
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: October 1989
2012
article – Taonga source: Manawatū Standard.
Deaf seek warm hall
When Manawatu Deaf Society members meet at their clubrooms in Awapuni, they huddle deep in coats and scarves and gloves. Their 22-year-old hall is icebox cold in winter, and members say the difficulty and expense of heating it keeps older society members at home, away from enjoying the society's sociability and events.
2002
video – Taonga source: Sonia Pivac
In memory of Wallace Williams: A Deaf life!
A montage celebrating Wallace Williams’ life and his contribution to the Auckland Deaf community.
1990
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: June 1990
1991
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: February 1991