News posted on Tuesday 20th September, 2016

Public Welcome Home Event on Friday 23 September

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT NEW ZEALAND!!

The New Zealand Paralympic Team are preparing to depart the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games & will return to New Zealand with a total of 21 Medals – 9 GOLD, 5 SILVER & 7 BRONZE!!

Due to the overwhelming public demand Paralympics New Zealand will be hosting a PUBLIC Welcome Home Event for the New Zealand Paralympic Team this Friday, 23 September at 10.00am.

Bring your friends, family, school (dress in black & gold) for your exclusive chance to meet, grab a selfie & rub shoulders with all 31 Paralympians!!

WHAT: Welcome Home – Public Event
WHERE: Stadium Athletics Track, AUT Millennium, Auckland
WHEN: Friday 23 September at 10.00am

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