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We provide emotional and practical support, so that people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision can keep working and living independently.

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At Blind Low Vision NZ, we’re proud to foster a supportive, respectful, and inclusive community, both online and offline. We encourage open discussion and value your thoughts, experiences, and feedback. To ensure our spaces remain welcoming and safe for everyone, we ask that all participants follow our community guidelines. Respectful and Inclusive Conduct
We believe in treating everyone with kindness and respect. Please avoid making comments or posts that are:

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We want our online platforms to be safe and enjoyable for everyone. While we encourage discussion, any comments containing profanity, hate speech, bullying, or other inappropriate content will be hidden or removed. If an individual repeatedly posts comments that breach these guidelines, we reserve the right to remove or block that person from our page. We also follow the principles of the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 (New Zealand) and the policies of each platform we use. Posts that violate these standards will be reported and removed. Privacy and Security
To protect your privacy, please avoid sharing any personal or sensitive information in public comments or messages. For any personal matters or feedback, please contact us directly through our official channels. Representation and Feedback

We welcome constructive feedback and diverse perspectives. However, posts and comments made by members of the public do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Blind Low Vision NZ. If you see content on any of our platforms that you believe violates these guidelines, please report it to us so we can take appropriate action. Thank you for being part of our community and for helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

14/02/2026

A huge round of a-ppaws to our newest Employee of the Month, guide dog in training Tully! 🐾

We must admit, at the start of her journey, our trainers weren’t sure if Tully was destined for the harness. She started as a bit of an underdog, but quickly proved that you should never count out a pup with heart! Not only has she aced her training, but she’s now leading the pack! 🐕

Tully has been pre-matched with a potential handler who needs a guide on her right side. While most dogs spend 12–17 months mastering the left-side lead, Tully hasn't let that stop her. She’s switching sides and rewriting the rulebook like a pro!

Watching Tully adapt so selflessly to meet her future partner's needs is what this work is all about. She has just one final test to go before she officially starts her new life, but we couldn't be prouder of the guide she’s becoming! (We can confirm Tully will be getting plenty of extra treats tonight for all her hard work! 🦴)

Congratulations Tully!

[Image description] Tully, a black guide dog in training, lays down in the Development Centre with her harness on. Resting in front of her is a yellow "Employee of the month" certificate.

13/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from our favourite furry duo 💕🐾

Whether they're training hard or napping harder, these two prove that everything is better with a best friend! 🐶

[Image one] Trish, a white guide dog and Vinnie, a black guide dog cuddle on a grey bed. Text reads: "Trish and Vinnie: A guide dog love story!"
[Image two] Trish and Vinnie share a bone in the back of a guide dogs van. Text reads: "The 'Meet-Cute'. It wasn’t just the kibble talking… it was love at first sniff. Trish and Vinnie first met in the Guide Dog van. From that very first ride, they became fast friends, partners in training and a team of mischief."
[Image three] Trish and Vinnie sleeping together on a raised bed. Text: "Training buddies. After that first van ride, Trish and Vinnie stuck together through every training session, mastering new skills and cheering each other on. After a busy morning of training, Trish and Vinnie love to recharge together."
[Image four] Trish and Vinnie peek out from the back of the guide dogs van. Text reads: "Love on the lead. Whilst their time together has been sweet, Trish and Vinnie are ready for their next adventure. Match day is coming, and while they’ll be heading to different homes, we know this friendship will go the distance."

13/02/2026

It’s Friday, so you know what that means… Friday Floof! 🐾

Have a scroll and see what our guide dogs in training have been up to this week 💛

[Image one] Trish, a white guide dog in training stands outside our guide dog training facility, smiling at the camera.
[Image two] Esme, a black guide dog in training, rungs through the enrichment pool whilst looking at the camera.
[Image three] Vinnie, a black guide dog in training, stands in the development centre, looking at the camera with his tongue out.
[Image four] Venice, a golden guide dog in training, lays on her back sleeping in the Development Centre.
[Image five] Valti and Vale, two black guide dogs in training, sit next to each other on a wooden bridge at guide dogs.
[Image six] Ralph, a black guide dog in training, stands on top of a raised, grass-covered tunnel at guide dogs.
[Image seven] Venice, a golden guide dog in training, sleeps peacefully amongst her toys with her teeth showing.
[Image eight] Yakira and Esme, two guide dogs in training, rest side by side outside our guide dogs facility.
[Image nine] Yakira, a golden guide dog in training, runs through a grassy area with a blue toy in her mouth, her ears flying everywhere!

06/02/2026

Happy Waitangi Day everyone! It’s been a week of very sleepy floofs here at Guide Dogs! 💤

Hope you all have an amazing long weekend!

[Image one] Tui, a black guide dog in training, rests in a field of grass, with a pink bone toy in front of her.
[Image two] Jeddah, a 13 week old guide dog puppy, stands in the back of the guide dogs vans, looking at the camera.
[Image three] Walter, a cream coloured guide dog in training, lays his head on his trainers lap, her hands are gently holding his face and chops.
[Image four] Xavier, a black guide dog in training, sleeps on his bed in guide dogs.
[Image five] Venice, a cream guide dog in training, sits in the back of the guide dogs van, smiling at the camera.
[Image six] Tully, Trish and Vinnie, three guide dogs in training, sleep peacefully next to each other on the floor of guide dogs.
[Image seven] Venice, a golden guide dog in training, sleeps peacefully in the lap of her trainer.
[Image eight] Yakira, a cream guide dog in training, runs through a grass field, her ears and tongue flying everywhere.
[Image nine] Ralph and Twix, two black guide dogs in training, run through a grass field, sharing a toy in their mouths.
[Image ten] Uno and Tony, two guide dogs in training, sit happily side by side on a patch of grass.

04/02/2026

Spotting accessibility in the wild! 🌿👀

Ever noticed those bright yellow bumps on the sidewalk or heard a "chirp" at the traffic light and wondered exactly how they help?

Our cities are full of clever design features that help our community navigate safely and independently. Swipe through to learn what these everyday "hidden" features actually mean!

[Image one] A yellow text box on a background of a modern building entrance reads "Accessibility in the Wild. You see these every day... but do you know what they’re for?"
[Image two] A close-up of a finger pressing an elevator button for the number 2 with raised Braille dots underneath. The text reads: "Braille. Braille can provide tactile text in places like elevators or offices. It allows those who are blind or have low vision to identify floor numbers and room names independently."
[Image three] A photo of concrete steps and a handrail marked with bright yellow strips. The text reads: "High Visibility Marking. High-visibility markings use bright, contrasting strips on step edges or glass to highlight boundaries."
[Image four] A ground-level view of yellow paving tiles with different textures. The text reads: "Tactile Paving. Tactile paving uses two simple patterns to help people navigate safely: bumps mean stop (hazard ahead), and bars mean go (follow this path)."
[Image five] A photo of yellow traffic light poles in a training facility. The text reads: "Crossing Sounds. Crossing signals use two main sounds: a slow beep to help you find the pole and a rapid chirp to signal it’s safe to cross."
[Image six] A bright yellow sign on a white door with a black arrow. The text on the sign says "Accessible bathroom to your right" and includes the Blind Low Vision NZ logo. An overlay text box reads: "High Contrast Signage. High-contrast signage uses bold, contrasting colours to make text stand out. It helps those with low vision easily read signs and spot exits or hazards from a distance."

30/01/2026

Big news for our Guide Dog services! 🐾

We set a goal to reduce wait times, and we’re making it happen. The average wait time for a guide dog has dropped to 7 months (down from up to 15!). For non-complex cases, it’s just 5 months. This means more Kiwis are getting matched with their independence sooner.

A huge thank you to our puppy raisers, trainers, and donors for helping us get these tails wagging!

[Image description] A happy black guide dog puppy lying on green grass in front of blue hydrangea flowers. In the top-left corner, a bright yellow text box reads, "Faster matches, happy tails!"

30/01/2026

Friday Floof! The pups have been happy to see the sun come out this week, hope you all have a lovely weekend ahead! ☀🧡

[Image one] Uno and Vinnie, two guide dogs in training, stand next to each other after a bath, both with towels wrapped over their heads.
[Image two] Verona, a black guide dog in training, sits on her bed with her bone in her mouth, looking at the camera.
[Image three] Trish, a white guide dog in training, sits on a patch of grass whilst cuddling her trainer Tayla.
[Image four] Twix and Trish, two guide dogs in training, playing with bubbles in their room.
[Image five] Tyler and Robyn, two guide dogs in training, sit side by side on their bed, smiling at the camera.
[Image six] Robyn, a cream guide dog in training, stands looking at the camera with a rope toy in her mouth.
[Image seven] Tony, a black guide dog in training, sits looking at the camera with a towel wrapped over his head.
[Image eight] Vinnie, a black guide dog in training, sits on his bed with a black toy in his mouth, he is looking at the camera.
[Image nine] Twix, a black guide dog in training, sits with her tongue out, whilst bubbles fly around her.
[Image ten] Isha, a golden guide dog puppy, runs through a wooden tunnel in the enrichment area.

27/01/2026

Our 2025 Community Impact Report is officially here! 📖✨

More than just numbers, this report is a collection of the hearts and souls behind Blind Low Vision NZ, from the amazing people we support to the volunteers and staff who make the magic happen every single day!

The report is available in fully accessible formats, so have a read via this link: https://blindlowvision.org.nz/about-us/governance/annual-reports/

[Image Description] A bright yellow graphic with bold black text that reads: "Our Community Impact Report is here and it’s fully accessible!" Below the heading is a checklist of available formats: Audio Narrated, Large Print, E-Text, Braille Ready Format and PDF. Each format has a checkmark next to it.

23/01/2026

From the racetrack to a legacy of giving! 🐎🐕

Dorothy Cutts has always known how to lead the way. After a history-making career in harness racing, she’s now helping Kiwis with vision loss find their own path to independence by sponsoring four guide dog puppies every single year.

At 85, Dorothy is still our champion. Swipe through to see how she’s helping us create a future without barriers. 💛

You can find Dorothy’s full story in our latest Community Impact Report via this link: https://blindlowvision.org.nz/about-us/governance/annual-reports/

[Image one] Yellow social media graphic featuring a photo of Dorothy holding a framed picture of a puppy next to a golden retriever. Text: Meet Dorothy! The racing pioneer changing lives, four paws at a time. Swipe to read her story.

[Image two] Yellow background featuring a black-and-white historical photo of Dorothy in harness racing gear, smiling and raising an arm in victory. Text: Breaking Down Barriers. In 1979, Dorothy Cutts made history as one of NZ’s first professional female harness racing winners. She spent her career proving that determination overcomes any obstacle. At 85, she is still leading the way, helping Kiwis with vision loss break down barriers and live with independence.

[Image three] Yellow background featuring a photo of Dorothy wearing a pink blazer, standing in front of a grey metal wall. Text: For over a decade, Dorothy has sponsored four guide dog puppies every year, helping turn playful pups into life-changing companions that give our community mobility, freedom, and friendship. "Knowing I’ve played even a small part in helping that happen is incredibly rewarding."

[Image four] Yellow background with orange decorative doodles. Text: Inspired by Dorothy’s story? Read more in our Community Impact Report!

23/01/2026

Friday Floof feels extra special this week as we celebrate Sara’s 2nd birthday! We had so much fun celebrating our girl turning 2. Happy Birthday Sara! 💛🐾

[Image one] Sara, a black guide dog in training, sits with a red party hat and a big number 2 balloon.
[Image two] Griffin, a cream guide dog in training, runs towards the camera in the enrichment park.
[Image three] Griffin, a golden guide dog puppy in training, sits on his bed with a yellow toy in his mouth, looking at the camera.
[Image four] Ice, a golden guide dog in training, sits on his bed whilst looking at the camera.
[Image five] Priya, a black guide dog in training, stands in the dog wash station, with a towel over her head and her tongue poking out.
[Image six] Robyn, a cream coloured guide dog in training, sniffs a toy in the enrichment room.
[Image seven] Nellie, a cream coloured guide dog in training, looks at the camera with her tongue poking out to the side.
[Image eight] Uno, Vinnie and Tony, three guide dogs in training running through a park, all three holding the same rope toy in their mouths.
[Image nine] Vaitu, a black guide dog in training, sits under a shady tree with her tongue out.

20/01/2026

Think vision loss only happens with age? Think again!

This silent condition is more common than you think… and it’s almost entirely preventable with early detection 💛

[Image one] A bright yellow graphic with bold black text that reads: "Do you know the leading cause of vision loss in working age New Zealanders? Swipe >"

[Image two] A yellow graphic explaining that the answer is Diabetic Retinopathy, an eye condition caused by diabetes that damages blood vessels and can lead to blindness. A black box contains a fact stating that 1 in 4 Kiwis with Diabetes will develop the condition, accompanied by a photo of a patient receiving a digital eye scan.

[Image three] A yellow graphic titled "The 20-Year Risk" stating that time is the biggest factor for vision risk. It features two banners: one noting that almost everyone with Type 1 Diabetes sees eye changes within 20 years, and another stating that about 60% of people with Type 2 Diabetes see changes within that same timeframe.

[Image four] A bright yellow background with the headline "The Good News!". Text: 90% of diabetes-related vision loss is preventable, but it often starts without symptoms. Stay ahead by attending your regular screenings. Not enrolled? Ask your GP or optometrist for a referral today!

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
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Every day, an average of six New Zealanders turn to Blind Low Vision NZ (formerly Blind Foundation) for support with sight loss.

Some are still reeling and are looking for emotional support; many want to find ways to remain self-reliant, to stay in work and get around independently. All want to find ways of doing the things that are important to them.

Blind Low Vision NZ is here to provide practical and emotional support, to advocate for inclusive communities and lead the way in vision rehabilitation.

Our vital work helping people with sight loss is only possible thanks to the generous support of the public.

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