Blind Sport New Zealand

10/03/2026

Reminder of Auckland BLV Tennis Taster Sessions March to May 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/68626494691a/auckland-blind-low-vision-tennis-taster-sessions-march-to-may-17612233

13/02/2026

Guides wanted! Absolutely awesome people at Achilles International New Zealand, you will love helping them out and getting involved. See the post below for more details.

13/02/2026

A wee update from us at Blind Sport NZ: Helen Johnson has relocated to Christchurch and landed right amongst familiar Paralympic colleagues at the Parakiore Sports & Recreation Centre!

It certainly is a full circle moment!!

Three former Paralympics New Zealand staff now have desks located side-by-side at the new Parakiore Sports & Recreation Centre.

There might be a reason they have grouped Helen Johnson from Blind Sport New Zealand, Malcolm Humm from Canterbury Rugby League and Hadleigh Pierson from ParaFed Canterbury together at the Sport Canterbury Sports House.

13/02/2026

Goalball New Zealand has shared some exciting updates which are shared in the link below.
There will be a goalball workshop in Auckland this April, perfect timing for players and coaches preparing for the 2026 Goalball Nationals, held in Auckland over Matariki weekend. 💫

09/02/2026

Auckland Blind low vision Tennis Taster sessions March to May 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/23226bc40887/auckland-blind-low-vision-tennis-taster-sessions-march-to-may-2026

09/02/2026

Congrats Team Australia! 🎾
Fantastic to see blind tennis showcased at the Australian Open and both sides absolutely smashing out a great game of skill.

We have an exciting year ahead with Tennis in NZ too. We have partnered with Tennis NZ to provide specific FREE coach training and some FREE blind low vision tennis taster sessions in Auckland. Sign up on our website or get in touch for more info. Another post with more details will be coming soon.

Tennis NZ Blind Sports Australia Ngatira Tennis Club Albany Tennis Park

09/02/2026

Love this!

👯Ballet Touch Tours👯

At PVI we are happy to partner with the Royal New Zealand Ballet to sponsor blind and low vision children to attend the yearly Royal New Zealand Ballet performance. This helps ensure that the magic of live performance is accessible to all. Last year (2025), 75 students across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch attended the Ballet, which was an incredible number and almost double the numbers from 2024. For many students it was their first time attending the ballet, while for returning students ballet staff were delighted to recognise them.

At PVI, we believe that arts and culture should be accessible to everyone. Our partnership with the Royal New Zealand Ballet reflects our commitment to opening doors, fostering joy, and ensuring blind and low vision children can participate fully in the cultural life of Aotearoa. Through these opportunities, children experience the richness of music, movement, storytelling, and atmosphere that make ballet such a powerful art form. Our sponsorship removes financial barriers and creates memorable shared experiences that support inclusion, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

📸: supplied. Photo shows two students engaging with wooden models of performers with a staff members describing how the dancers move and perform on stage.

13/01/2026

🏏 Cricket season is well underway! In Perth, the 2026 National Cricket Inclusion Championships are in full swing in Perth with a number of Blind and Low Vision teams from across Australia!. There are just a couple of days of action left! Below are details on how to follow the action from NZ!

If you’re keen on getting into cricket in NZ, connect with the New Zealand Blind Cricket Association INC. or get in touch with us for more information. 🏏🥎