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News published on Friday 10 November, 2023
A 25-year stalwart of Para sport classification, Marguerite Christophers has been presented with an inaugural global award for Para sport classification services. The award is especially poignant as it comes as Christophers announces her retirement after…
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News published on Saturday 28 October, 2023
Family favourites fuel Paralympic feats, with Hamilton schoolboy Paul Huggins’ cookbook Hillcrest High School student, Paul Huggins, combined his passion for cooking and his lifelong admiration for New Zealand Paralympians to raise funds for Paralympics New…
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News published on Tuesday 17 October, 2023
Leading chocolate brand Cadbury has announced a renewal of its partnership with Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ), confirming its status as an “Official Partner” through 2024. This partnership is a testament to Cadbury’s involvement in supporting the…
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News published on Friday 13 October, 2023
Dr. Ludwig Guttmann opened Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Great Britain in 1944 as a spinal injuries center. It's goal was to assist the large number of war veterans and civilians injured during wartime. Rehabilitation sport evolved…
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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!
