Prizegiving evening: 34th NZ Games for the Deaf (Auckland)

1990
  • Deaf Sports
The 34th New Zealand Games for the Deaf, hosted by Auckland, concludes with a prizegiving and social evening at Auckland Deaf Society 1990.
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The 34th New Zealand Deaf Games were hosted in Auckland. With the impact of the 1989 World Deaf Games in Christchurch still fresh in everyone’s minds, the social evening is a memorable one to close the 34th games, complete with a banner outside ADS, happy hour drinks at the Clubroom upstairs, and a banquet dinner in the hall held on Sunday 21st October, 1990.

Prizegiving speeches from Jeff Went, Chairman of the ADS Host Sub-Committee; Tony Walton, President of the New Zealand Deaf Sports Association, Wallace Williams, President of Auckland Deaf Society.

The Colin Kay Cup for most Outstanding Sportsperson of the NZ Deaf Games went to Fetuao Ualesi. Aotearoa Turi shield went to Auckland and was accepted by Ngaire Doherty.

NZSL story – Taonga source: Shona McGhie

Wearing Two Hats: Shona on Leading NZ Deaf Sports

Shona McGhie shares her experience in the 1980s and 90s juggling two roles. She was both Secretary of the NZ Deaf Sports Association and Administrator of the NZ Deaf Games. As Administrator, she ensured the host city met all requirements to run the Sports Convention smoothly. She organised meetings, AGMs, and worked closely with delegates on teams, rules, and bylaws. Shona held the role for three years, helping keep Deaf sport in New Zealand running strong.
NZSL story – Taonga source: Tony Walton

Where NZSL Thrives: The Power of Deaf Sport Gatherings

Tony Walton reflects on the importance of the NZ Deaf Games, once called the Sports Convention, held every Labour Weekend. It was more than just sport. It brought Deaf people together to socialise and sign in NZSL. Local delegates organised the event, while NZDSA awarded the Player of the Year and Aotearoa Turi Shield. A proposal to make the Games biennial was first rejected but later accepted. Looking back, Tony wishes it had stayed annual.
Taonga source:
Jeff Went
Original format:
VHS
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, JW01-01-CE90
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