Blind Sport New Zealand

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. 🏏🥎

11/01/2026

Just epic! Well done Bokeh runner NZ and Achilles International New Zealand Loving getting all the updates on your progress and achievements Tamahau!
There are many Achilles guides across the country, check out their page or website for one near you. Not just for running, but walking too, going at your pace be it short, slow, long and fast!

11/01/2026

Starting 2026 off with some inspiration! Paralympics New Zealand have shared a fascinating write up on Christopher Orr. Alongside his amazing story it is full of great reminders about adapting your approach, communicating what works for you, and knowing your sport.

We hope everyone had a great summer!

Paralympian #46 Christopher Orr made history as the first Kiwi to win a Paralympic Winter Games medal, achieving the feat at Innsbruck 1984.

We caught up with Chris to reflect on his success and his post-sporting life, where he continues to make a positive difference for those with a vision impairment.

Read more here: https://paralympics.org.nz/news/christopher-orr-where-are-they-now/

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22/12/2025

The three of us at Blind Sport NZ wish you a safe, happy, and super sporty festive season!
We’ve loved getting out to blind sports around Aotearoa this year. Here’s to more awareness work, more information, and more chances to get active in 2026!
Big thanks to everyone making sport welcoming for all.
✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! ✨

17/12/2025

We’re creating videos to show what blind sports are all about! 🙌
First up: One of our members: Blind Sailing New Zealand . See how to set sail under Auckland’s Harbour Bridge on Blind Faith.

We'd love to know your feedback.
Keen to feature your sport? Get in touch!

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15/12/2025

Just a shout out to the amazing Healthy Athletes Programme at the National Summer Games Special Olympics New Zealand. Over 120 volunteer health specialists check over the participants vision, hearing, dental care etc.
The games have come to an end for this year - with some amazing stories and achievements to be noted! Follow Special Olympics New Zealand or your own regional club to see updates!

15/12/2025

Tennis NZ are offering a FREE Coaching Assistant course in Auckland (Feb 21–22), run with Blind Sport NZ with a focus on making tennis accessible for players with a vision impairment. Learn about rules, adaptations, and practical tips.

Coaches from all sports welcome; there are limited spots! Travel costs only.

Optional “Have a Go” sessions later in Auckland in 2026.
👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/LwsmJt2Nc0 or scan the QR code below.

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09/12/2025

Good luck to everyone competing in the 2025 National Summer Games in Christchurch!!

🎉 The countdown is on!

The Special Olympics National Summer Games 2025 kick off this week in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
From athletics and swimming, to bocce and tenpin bowling, more than 1200 athletes will take part supported by volunteers, friends and whānau.

Good luck to all the athletes - go out there and shine. Karawhiua! Go hard!

👉 Learn more: https://buff.ly/dyeV01t



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08/12/2025

Blind Sport NZ News Hakihea December 2025 - https://mailchi.mp/0dc10a9eca29/blind-sport-nz-sept-update-17610383