Where were the first Paralympic Games held?
Tuesday 2nd February, 2021We are often asked about the history of the Paralympic Games and where the first Paralympic Games were held so…
Paralympics New Zealand statement on Tokyo 2020 speculation
Monday 25th January, 2021Following Friday’s (22 January 2021) media speculation about the cancellation of Tokyo 2020 which was triggered by an anonymous source…
20 facts about the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Monday 25th January, 2021As we head into the start of a New Year, it is a year we can all look forward to…
Tokyo 2020: Scott Martlew seeks to show the world what he can do
Wednesday 23rd December, 2020New Zealand's Paralympic canoeist reflects on his life as he prepares for his second Games. From dreaming of competing at…Paralympics New Zealand disappointed by today’s Russian Doping Ban
Friday 18th December, 2020Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) Chief Executive Fiona Allan says: “We are really disappointed by today’s decision by the Court of Arbitration…
Wheel Blacks change one woman’s view of the world
Wednesday 16th December, 2020Story written by Suzanne McFadden for LockerRoom. Sacha Wright may be the one looking after the Wheel Blacks, but they’ve…
Grimaldi takes tough route to form of life
Thursday 19th November, 2020Paralympic champion Anna Grimaldi is currently in the form of her life after already snaring two national records in the…
The Celebration Project moves on to Wellington ‘numbering’ and acknowledging 18 New Zealand Paralympians
Wednesday 18th November, 2020Today Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) marked the nineth community event as part of The Celebration Project, where the achievements of…
Paralympian #50 Shelley Kalivati: “I realised if I really wanted something, I could do it“
Monday 16th November, 2020In the most unlikely place — amongst the blur of wheels flying around the 1500-metre track, whilst adrenaline flooded her…
Bailley’s story: Flying high after devastating balcony collapse
Tuesday 27th October, 2020Bailley Unahi’s young life changed forever when a balcony fell on her, but it didn’t stop her setting new life…
