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News published on Friday 2 October, 2026
Paralympian #188 Corey Peters MNZM has announced his retirement from competitive snow sports, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy as one of New Zealand’s most accomplished winter Para athletes. Two years after sustaining a spinal cord injury…
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News published on Tuesday 29 September, 2026
Paralympian #148 Michael Johnson MNZM claimed a hugely impressive haul of double silver at the Changwon 2026 WSPS World Championships earlier this month. Here, the six-time Paralympian and three-time Paralympic medallist pays tribute to his loyal…
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News published on Friday 25 September, 2026
The selection of Paralympian #126 Tim Johnson PLY MNZM for the ITTF World Para Table Tennis Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, from 13–19 November is further proof that age is no barrier to success in Para sport. …
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News published on Tuesday 22 September, 2026
Christine (Chris) Arthur, an accomplished sports leader with extensive high-performance and governance experience, has been elected to the Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) Board. Chris competed for New Zealand as a hockey player at the 1984 Los…
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Whatever your experience and aspirations, there are a number of opportunities for you to get involved in Para sport in New Zealand.
The ultimate goal for some Para athletes may be to represent their country at a Paralympic Games whilst for others it may be to just compete against other Para athletes in their chosen sport. Here you will find all the information you need as you progress through your journey to the Paralympic Games from grassroots to gold!
