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Blind Low Vision NZ 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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Happy Friday floof everyone! 💛It's been a busy week at Guide Dogs! Yumi has been getting stuck into her guide dog resear...
01/05/2026

Happy Friday floof everyone! 💛

It's been a busy week at Guide Dogs! Yumi has been getting stuck into her guide dog research, Winnie has been soaking up the morning sun, and Tony went for a swim!

Hope you all have a great weekend ahead ☀

[Image one] Winnie, a yellow guide dog guide dog in training, sits on her bed like a human in the Guide Dog Development Centre.
[Image two] Five yellow guide dogs in training stand together on a concrete patio, whilst looking up at the camera. The girls in the picture are Yakira, Zola, Yumi, Yana, and Winnie.
[Image three] Yumi, a yellow guide dog in training, rests her head on her trainer's lap. Beside her, a laptop screen displays a webpage titled "Guide Dog Services."
[Image four] Tony, a black guide dog in training, stands in the MPI pool with a red lifejacket on, he has a very serious expression and wet chops!
[Image five] Yohan, a yellow guide dog in training, sleeps with his toy panda on a grey dog bed.
[Image six] Six guide dogs in training, Xanthe, Wolf, Winnie, Zazu, Webster, and Zane, are shown sleeping peacefully in the sun. The dogs, a mix of black and yellow Labradors, are spread out on colourful blankets and mats across a grey concrete patio.
[Image seven] Yana, a yellow guide dog in training, rests with her tongue out in the back of the Guide Dogs van.
[Image eight] Yohan, a yellow guide dog in training, rests with his paws crossed on his bed at Guide Dogs.
[Image nine] Xanthe, a black guide dog in training, sits on a footpath with her harness on whilst looking at the camera with a tilted head.
[Image ten] Gertie and Gemini, two black guide dogs in training, sit side by side on the free run, both smiling at the camera.

Thanks for your sup-PAWt of International Guide Dog Day! 🐾💛 We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who showed their suppo...
29/04/2026

Thanks for your sup-PAWt of International Guide Dog Day! 🐾💛

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who showed their support for International Guide Dog Day yesterday! Because of you, we’ve raised over $80,000 in 24 hours!

We'd like to give a HUGE shoutout to Mike and Ann Thompson and the other incredible donors who contributed to the matching pool. We cannot thank you enough for your generous donations.

We started today with a goal in mind, but our community had other plans in the best possible way. Whether you donated yourself, shared a post, or sent a kind message, please know it all made a real difference!

Thank you for being part of the pack today, you’ve truly made a massive impact! 🐶

[Image description] A smiling golden guide dog in training sits on green grass next to a water feature. A bright yellow graphic in the foreground contains an orange paw print icon and black bold text reading "We’re fur-ever grateful!

We’re in the final stretch! 🐾💛 What a day it’s been already! This community has shown up in the most incredible way, and...
29/04/2026

We’re in the final stretch! 🐾💛

What a day it’s been already! This community has shown up in the most incredible way, and we’re so close to our goal of $75,000!

If you’ve been meaning to get involved, now is the perfect time. Every dollar you give right now will be doubled, meaning your support goes twice as far in providing the training and gear our pups need to become life-changing guide dogs.

There is still time to be part of something pretty special. Let’s finish this day strong together!

Donate at the link in the comments.

[Image description] A happy black guide dog in training looks directly at the camera with its tongue out. The dog is standing in the Guide Dogs enrichment park. The International Guide Dog Day logo is in the top right corner, and a yellow text box at the bottom features the black bold text reading "Let’s bring it home!

We are absolutely flying team! Because of your incredible support, we’ve smashed our early targets, and the $75,000 goal...
29/04/2026

We are absolutely flying team! Because of your incredible support, we’ve smashed our early targets, and the $75,000 goal is now within reach.

But the clock is ticking. Let’s bring this home for New Zealand’s guide dogs!

Click here and donate before 9am tomorrow: https://bit.ly/4eMSENl

Let’s finish strong!

[Image description] A cream coloured guide dog rests on a patch of grass with its tongue hanging out. A yellow speech bubble with black text reads "you guys are PAWsome!". The International Guide Dog Day logo sits in the bottom left corner.

You guys are absolutely paw-some! 🐾💛 We honestly can’t thank you enough for the support so far. Because of this incredib...
28/04/2026

You guys are absolutely paw-some! 🐾💛

We honestly can’t thank you enough for the support so far. Because of this incredible community, we’ve already smashed our original target of $26,000! But we aren't hitting paws just yet, we’ve decided to see how much more of a difference we can make together and have set a brand-new goal of $50,000!

Every dollar donated today will be matched by a group of generous donors to help us fetch the training and gear needed to turn these clever pups into life-changing guide dogs.

Please share this with your friends and whānau to help us go even further this International Guide Dog Day 🦮

Donate here: https://bit.ly/4eMSENl

[Image description] Two golden coloured guide dogs in training sit side by side on the floor of the Guide Dogs Development Centre. Both dogs have their tongues out and are looking at the camera. A yellow text box with bold black text reads "Help us raise the woof!".

Double your impact - today only! 💛 Today is the day we have been waiting for! For the next 24 hours, every single dollar...
28/04/2026

Double your impact - today only! 💛

Today is the day we have been waiting for! For the next 24 hours, every single dollar you donate will be doubled by our generous matching partners. This means your $50 becomes $100, and your $100 becomes $200!

Our goal is to raise $26,000 today to support guide dogs across Aotearoa, and we cannot reach this target without you. Click here to donate now and see your impact doubled instantly: https://bit.ly/4eMSENl

You can also help us even more by sharing this post to your story. Spreading the word is the best way to help us get over the line! 🐾

[Image description] A black guide dog puppy rests on a blue plastic toy, looking at the camera. Yellow boxes feature the Blind Low Vision NZ logo and bold black text reading "International Guide Dog Day" and "Give today and double your impact!"

The countdown is officially on for the most PAW-some 24 hours of the year! 💛Tomorrow on International Guide Dog Day, eve...
28/04/2026

The countdown is officially on for the most PAW-some 24 hours of the year! 💛

Tomorrow on International Guide Dog Day, every donation will be doubled thanks to a group of generous donors, meaning a gift of $10 becomes $20, a gift of $20 becomes and $40 and a gift of $50 becomes $100! All funds raised go directly toward helping us raise more guide dogs for the Kiwis who need them most.

Make sure you mark your calendars and stay tuned as we get ready for this special day! 🐾🦮

[Image description] A close-up of a guide dog puppy looking into the camera from the back of a Guide Dogs van. Bold black text inside a yellow textbox reads: International Guide Dog Day and Get ready to make twice the difference!

Happy Friday floof everyone! The dogs have been absolutely loving their time out on the free run this week and we've als...
24/04/2026

Happy Friday floof everyone! The dogs have been absolutely loving their time out on the free run this week and we've also had some great helpers assisting us with the laundry! Hope you all have a lovely long weekend ahead! 💛

[Image one] Winnie and Zazu, two cream coloured guide dogs in training stand next to each other in the free run on a cloudy day. Winnie is looking at the camera with her tongue poking out.
[Image two] Trish, a white guide dog in training, sleeps peacefully in the footwell of a guide dogs van, with her face smooshed against the seat.
[Image three] Gemini, a black guide dog in training, lays wrapped in a pile of blankets on the floor of the guide dogs laundry room.
[Image four] Gertie, a black guide dog in training, sleeps on her back in between her trainers legs, with both paws in the air.
[Image five] Hannah, a white guide dog in training, sleeps on her bed at Guide Dogs. Her head has drifted off the bed and rests comfortably on the floor.
[Image six] Gertie, a black guide dog in training, lays on her side whilst her trainer brushes her. Gertie looks at the camera with an awkward expression.
[Image seven] Yumi and Yakira, two cream coloured guide dogs in training, sit together on a bed in their room at Guide Dogs while looking directly at the camera.
[Image eight] Gemini, a black guide dog in training, lays wrapped in a blue blanket on the floor at Guide Dogs.
[Image nine] Wolf and Zazu, two guide dogs in training, run through the free run area together, both gripping the same blue toy in their mouths.
[Image ten] Yakira and Yayla, two cream coloured guide dogs, run through the free run with their mouths open and tails in the air.

23/04/2026

On Tuesday in Parliament, the Minister of Transport Chris Bishop was asked about the reasoning behind the proposed changes to the Total Mobility scheme. His answers only gave us more questions.

1. Minister Chris Bishop claimed the subsidy reduction from 75% to 65% was included in the proposed changes. But during the consultation period, the Ministry was very clear that the reduction was already decided on, and they would not hear any feedback regarding it. So which is it? Because if it’s not yet decided, we would like to make it known: we do NOT support any reduction in the subsidy.

2. The Minister spoke at length around the increased cost of the scheme and the need to save money. What he failed to mention was that the cuts to the scheme will result in ZERO cost savings to the Government. Why? Because the Government is planning on siphoning that money into public transport. The Total Mobility scheme is designed to assist people who CAN’T use public transport some or all of the time. Our question is, what makes you think it’s appropriate to sacrifice our community’s wellbeing in the interest of a system they can’t use?

3. The Minister also admitted that no social impact modelling was done for these proposed changes. This means that the Ministry has no idea what effect these changes would have on our community. How can you make a decision that will affect so many people’s lives without even taking them into account?

It doesn't matter how much money goes to public transport if the bus won't stop for you, or the footpaths are inaccessible. For many, the Total Mobility scheme is their only option. No-one should get to decide for someone else how often they're allowed to leave their house.

Go to the Parliament website to watch the full video. Jump to 16:23 for the Minister's comments on the Total Mobility scheme: https://videos.parliament.nz/on-demand?id=06222dc8-a9e0-49d2-73c4-08de9fc78091

Double the love this International Guide Dog Day! 💛 This Wednesday 29 April, we are hosting a 24 hour matched giving day...
22/04/2026

Double the love this International Guide Dog Day! 💛

This Wednesday 29 April, we are hosting a 24 hour matched giving day. Thanks to the generous support of a group of donors, every dollar you donate will be doubled, making twice the difference for guide dogs across Aotearoa!

We are aiming to raise $26,000 together on the day. These funds are vital for the vet care, food, and resources it takes to raise a guide dog and support them through their training journey.

In the lead-up, we will be sharing plenty of pupdates, stories from our team, and behind the scenes content on our Facebook event page. Make sure you follow the event to stay connected, receive reminders, and join the excitement as we count down to the big day! 🦮

[Image description] A golden guide dog puppy wearing a black training harness, sits on a concrete pad. A yellow box in the top right corner contains the International Guide Dog Day logo. A larger yellow box in the bottom left features the text: Double your donation this International Guide Dog Day!

Happy Friday floof everyone! This week we welcomed Yohan in for training, Vale enjoyed a well-earned massage, and Zeus s...
17/04/2026

Happy Friday floof everyone!

This week we welcomed Yohan in for training, Vale enjoyed a well-earned massage, and Zeus stopped to make a few very important wishes 🌼

It’s been a bit all over the place weather-wise, but the pups haven’t minded… just lots of zoomies and soggy grooms!

Hope you all have a lovely weekend ahead 💛

[Image one] Florence, a cream coloured guide dog in training, sits in the grooming room at guide dogs with a blue hooded towel over her head and body.
[Image two] Zeus, a black guide dog in training, stands on the free run sniffing a dandelion.
[Image three] Frida, Immy, Frances and Florence, four guide dogs in training, stand on the free run playing tug of war with a blue rope toy.
[Image four] Florence, a cream coloured guide dog in training, rests on the free run with a guide dogs cap on her head.
[Image five] Frances, a black guide dog in training, stands in the grooming room at guide dogs with a white towel wrapped around her, looking like a little burrito!
[Image six] Frances, a black guide dog in training, lays on her bed at guide dogs, she has a guide dogs jacket wrapped around her as she sleeps.
[Image seven] Vale, a black guide dog in training, lays on his back with his paws in the air as he gets a massage.
[Image eight] Florence, a cream coloured guide dog in training, runs through the enrichment pool on a rainy day, ears flapping everywhere! A guide dog trainer and two other guide dogs feature in the background.
[Image nine] Big boy Yohan, a cream coloured guide dog in training, stands in his room at guide dogs whilst looking at the camera with his tongue hanging out.
[Image ten] Yumi and Yana, two cream coloured guide dogs in training, stand on a patch of grass whilst looking at the camera happily.

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