Tim Johnson: Paralympian #126 and a Wheel Blacks Legend
Thursday 2nd May, 2019Tim Johnson’s life changed forever the day after his 19th birthday. Here, New Zealand’s 126th Paralympian and Wheelchair rugby legend…
The Celebration Project kicks off in Auckland making history by ‘numbering’ and acknowledging New Zealand Paralympians for the first time
Wednesday 1st May, 2019This evening Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) will mark the beginning of The Celebration Project, where over the next 12 months…
Paralympian Mary Fisher appointed to Paralympics New Zealand Board
Wednesday 3rd April, 2019Highlights: London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympic gold medallist Mary Fisher was today elected to the Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ)…
Paralympian Rebecca Dubber announces her retirement with a bright future ahead
Sunday 31st March, 2019Rio 2016 Paralympic Games bronze medalist Rebecca Dubber has today announced she will be retiring from the sport of Para…
Nikita Howarth smashes world record at Southland Cycling Track Championships
Saturday 1st December, 2018Paralympian Nikita Howarth today showed she means business in the sport of Para cycling breaking the Flying 200m world record…
Paralympian Mary Fisher retires from high performance Para swimming and looks forward to new adventures
Wednesday 28th November, 2018Rio 2016 and London 2012 Paralympic Games gold medallist Mary Fisher has today announced she will be retiring from the…
PNZ celebrates 50th Anniversary by announcing official recognition plans for all 209 Paralympians in the lead-up to Tokyo 2020
Tuesday 9th October, 2018This evening Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) will mark its 50th Anniversary as the National Paralympic Committee for New Zealand. During…
Paralympians and Para athletes looking for technology breakthroughs
Wednesday 3rd October, 2018Paralympians are hoping a global Toyota Mobility Unlimited Challenge will crack a technology breakthrough to improve their competition lives and…
Cameron Leslie appointed National Para Swimming Development Coordinator
Monday 17th September, 2018Swimming NZ (SNZ), in partnership with Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ), is delighted to announce the appointment of triple Paralympic gold…
Jana Rangooni wins Emerging Director Award in governance by the Institute of Directors
Tuesday 28th August, 2018Paralympics New Zealand board member, Jana Rangooni, has been recognised as an emerging talent in governance by the Institute of…
