Halberg Foundation

08/10/2025

Wairarapa - It's time to Play Your Way! 🏀 🎾 ⚽ Halberg and Kia Hākinakina are teaming up to bring you two All Abilities Play Your Way Events - where everyone is encouraged to have a go, have fun, anf try out a range of sports and activities at your own pace!

MASTERTON EVENT
📅 Tuesday 4 November 2025
🕛 10:30am - 12pm
📍 YMCA Masterton
🔗 https://forms.gle/nGVfjfRM91NAerJH9

SOUTH WAIRARAPA EVENT
📅 Thursday 6 November 2025
🕛 10:30am - 12pm
📍 Martinborough School
🔗 https://forms.gle/zcerdHTJBGpFbEkc9

All equipment will be provided, and support will be available where needed. Bring your friends and whānau and get involved in a fun, inclusive morning of sport and activity! Let's celerbate inclusion, movement and fun - see you there! 🙌

07/10/2025

🌟 Join us for the West Auckland All Abilities Sports day! 🌟

This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come together, have fun, and experience the joy of sport! If you're looking to try something new, this event is for YOU! 🏀🏈

📅 Tuesday 25th November
🕛 9am - 2pm
📍 Green Bay High School (Back Entrance)

Get ready for a day filled with inclusive activities like cricket, basketball, and more! Bring your water bottle, sun hat, and a packed lunch to keep energised!

Scan the QR Code or click the link below to register 👇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduyOEbmJgLhnz1fD5-uX5LdFZLuWfcl0ZjSPWgdJk1QNL2Dg/viewform?usp=dialog

07/10/2025

Taupō - get ready for the All Abilities Sports Festival 🎾 🏈 ⚽ Students from the Taupō region, whether in school or home-schooled, are invited to join us for a fun, adaptive sporting experience designed for those who don't always get the chance to take part in traditional activities!

📅 Wednesday 26 November 2025
📅 Wednesday 3 December 2025
🕛 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Click the link below to rehister and save your spot!
https://halberg.tfaforms.net/5159552?tfa_3=a00Q900001DnaaHIAR

For any questions, please contact Regional Advisor Lawrence at lawrence@halberg.co.nz

Let's celebrate inclusion, fun, and sport for all!! 🙌

06/10/2025

Pure joy, courage and connection on the slopes ❄️ The Whakapapa Adaptive Festival brought together young people, whānau and volunteers for a weekend full of smiles, first turns and unforgettable memories.

Halberg was proud to support this incredible event alongside the Whakapapa Adaptive team - breaking down barriers and showing that anything is possible on the mountain 🏂☃️

Read the full story and see how inclusion came to life on the snow ⬇️
https://halberg.co.nz/whakapapa-adaptive-festival-2025/

06/10/2025

🚨 South Canterbury - are you ready to take on the ULTIMATE team challenge!? 💪💯

Top Team is back for 2025! Join us on Saturday 1st November at Highfield School, Timaru for a day packed with laughs, challenges, and loads of fun designed for ALL abilities 🙌

👫 Bring a buddy (sibling or friend)
🤩 Try out awesome team-building activities
💥 Build confidence, make new mates & have a blast!

This event is open to all young people with a physical disability - and it's all about having fun while challenging yourself! Don't miss out! Register via the link below 👇
https://halberg.tfaforms.net/5159552?tfa_3=a00Q900000shFOAIA2

02/10/2025

02/10/2025

🎉🎉Today’s the day! 🎉🎉

October 1 marks the start of 💚 Be Green & Be Seen - Kia kākāriki, kia kitea! 💚

We’re looking forward to a month of raising the profile of Cerebral Palsy - Hōkai Nukurangi, and making sure that people who live with CP are seen and heard!

✅ Will you join us?! What have you got planned?
Be sure to let us know how you celebrate Be Green & Be Seen, and share your photos. We'd love to see what you get up to.

✅ Donate today to make a difference to the lives of Kiwis living with CP: www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/be-green-and-be-seen-2025

02/10/2025

🌟 Meet Tyler Wood - Our North Harbour & Waitākere Regional Advisor! We're excited to welcome Tyler to the Halberg team as our newest Regional Advisor for North Harbour & Waitākere.

Originally from Palmerston North, Tyler studied a Bachelor ot Science majoring in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Otago before returning home to work at Sport Manawatū. There, she gained valuable experience as both an Active Families Advisor and a Community Connector, supporting whānau and communities to be active and well.

Now, Tyler is looking forward to bringing her passion for sport, health, and inclusion into her new role at Halberg!

Quick Fire Facts about Tyler:
🌿 Favourite weekend activity: Long walks in new places or exploring markets for new food
🍝 Comfort food: Creamy tomato pasta
📺 Favourite TV shows: S*x and the City & New Girl
🛍 Hobbies: Learning about health, wellness, and psychology… and a little bit of shopping too!

We're very excited to have you on board, Tyler - welcome to the Halberg whānau 💙

01/10/2025

The countdown is on - the 63Rd ISPS Handa Halberg Awards will be back at Spark Arena, Auckland, on Monday 16th February 2026 🏆🥂

Adding to the excitement, we're thrilled to welcome Barfoot & Thompson as a new partner for the Awards! Their support of the live and silent auctions will help raise vital funds to ensure young people with physical disabilities can experience the joy of sport and recreation.

Don't miss this unforgettable evening celebrating the very best of New Zealand sport 🇳🇿🌿

Click the link below to find out more about the Barfoot & Thompson partnership - https://halberg.co.nz/barfoot-thompson-join-as-partner-for-63rd-isps-handa-halberg-awards/

01/10/2025

01/10/2025

Join us today! Are you ready to make your voice heard? 📣 The Halberg Youth Council is now recruiting new members! We're looking for young New Zealanders aged 17-21, who live with a physical disability or visual impairment, to help shape the future of inclusive sport and recreation.

As a Council member, you'll have the chance to lead projects, share experiences, and advocate for positive change alongside a team of like-minded young leaders from across Aotearoa. This is an incredible opportunity to grow your skills, build connections, and make a real impact in your community.

Applications are open now and close on Sunday 26th October - Don't miss your chance to be part of something bigger - apply today! 🌟
https://halberg.tfaforms.net/5153013

30/09/2025

🍃🌼 Spring is a season of growth and fresh beginnings - and our Advisor spotlight of the Month, Lawrence, is leading the way in Waikato! From All Abilities Sports Days in Putaruru, to the Whakapapa Adaptive Ski Festival, to sparking new accessibility initiatives with Taupō District Council, Lawrence is helping schools, whānau and communities 'spring into inclusion' and create more opportunities for young people of all abilities 🌱

Read his story and see how seeds of inclusion are blossoming into long-term change 👇
https://halberg.co.nz/lawrence-leads-the-way-in-springing-into-inclusion/