2022 in review: a landmark year at Paralympics New Zealand
Thursday 27th April, 20232022. What a year. An incredible Winter Paralympics, a return to international competition post-COVID, and the first impacts of PNZ's…
The Halberg Games with Jaden Movold: Everything, every Games, all at once!
Friday 14th April, 2023224 young people, aged 8-21 with a physical or visual impairment, are expected to descend into Auckland for the Halberg…
Paralympics New Zealand is 55 years old!
Thursday 13th April, 202355 years, 227 Paralympians, and 236 medals. A part of New Zealand history to be proud of. It hasn’t always…
1 March is Zero Discrimination Day
Wednesday 1st March, 2023Zero Discrimination Day is a UN Observance. On 1 March, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full…
In memoriam: Bruce Tocker, Para athlete and Chef de Mission
Sunday 29th January, 2023Para athlete and NZ Paralympic Team Chef de Mission Bruce Tocker passed away on 26 January 2023, aged 71 years.…
New research – 7 in 10 say there is prejudice against disabled New Zealanders: Paralympics New Zealand calls for Kiwis to take action on International Day of Disabled Persons
Saturday 3rd December, 2022Photo: inclusive sport in action - disabled New Zealanders compete at Boccia Inter-Regional Exhibition in 2022. Key points: Paralympics New…
Paralympics New Zealand launches Education Pilot in 20 primary schools throughout New Zealand
Monday 17th October, 2022Key points Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) is proud to announce the launch of its ‘Seeing is Believing’ Paralympic Education Pilot.…
Athlete Leaders Network launches
Tuesday 11th October, 2022Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) Chief Executive Fiona Allan believes this is a historic moment in New Zealand for all athletes…
The Halberg Games: Danielle Aitchison’s story
Thursday 22nd September, 2022Image: children competing at the Halberg Games. Credit: Halberg Foundation. Paralympian #211 Danielle Aitchison grew up loving sport. She enjoyed…
Paralympics New Zealand and Harvey Norman announce Para Sport Champions
Friday 12th August, 2022Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) is thrilled to announce the new Harvey Norman Para Sport Champions initiative. The initiative aims to…
