sonz_admin - Special Olympics New Zealand https://specialolympics.org.nz Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:34:31 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://specialolympics.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Single-logo.svg sonz_admin - Special Olympics New Zealand https://specialolympics.org.nz 32 32 Ryan Smith Recognised for Leadership in Sport https://specialolympics.org.nz/leadership-in-sport/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:56:59 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16547 Ryan Smith has been recognised for leadership in sport, winning Disabled Sportsperson of the Year and showing what can be possible when athletes are supported to participate and grow.

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]]> The Difference One Fundraiser Can Make https://specialolympics.org.nz/the-difference-one-fundraiser-can-make/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:59:25 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16538 Inspired by our athletes, Duaan raised more than $2,000 for Hutt Valley Club and is now taking on Polar Plunge. Read his story and learn why fundraising helps create opportunities that last far beyond the challenge itself.

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]]> Partnership in Action: Creating Opportunities Together https://specialolympics.org.nz/partnership-in-action/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16529 Organisations with shared values can create something bigger together. See how School Sport Canterbury and Special Olympics New Zealand do just that.

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]]> 2025 National Summer Games Named Finalist in NZEA Event Awards https://specialolympics.org.nz/2025-national-summer-games-named-finalist-in-nzea-event-awards/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:53:50 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16525 The 2025 National Summer Games has been named a finalist in the Community or Not-for-Profit Event of the Year category at the NZEA Awards 2026, recognising the success and impact of New Zealand's largest inclusive sporting event.

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]]> The Power of Connection, Belonging and Hauora https://specialolympics.org.nz/more-than-sport/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16513 For Hunter and his whānau, Special Olympics New Zealand has provided much more than sport. He has built confidence, independence, friendships and a sense of belonging, while finding a community where he is understood, encouraged and supported to be himself.

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]]> 2025 National Summer Games receives Outstanding Contribution to Sport and Recreation Award  https://specialolympics.org.nz/2025nsg-award/ Mon, 18 May 2026 05:21:56 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16416 The Special Olympics New Zealand 2025 National Summer Games has been recognised at the annual Sport Canterbury Sport and Recreation Awards, taking home the Outstanding Contribution to Sport and Recreation Award.  Hosted by Sport Canterbury and presented by Christchurch City Council, the award category recognises outstanding sport and recreation initiatives that have made a significant contribution to Canterbury through exceptional delivery, innovation, and community impact. Special Olympics […]

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]]> A Special Valentine’s Day That Lasts  https://specialolympics.org.nz/a-special-valentines-day-that-lasts/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:30:12 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16356 Make this a Special Valentine’s Day. A gift in your will is a gift that lasts. Every gift — no matter the size — makes a lasting difference.

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]]> Be Part of Something Special – Share Your Support https://specialolympics.org.nz/be-part-of-something-special/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:30:45 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16321 Show your support for our athletes, save and download social media images from our 2025 National Summer Games toolkit and encourage others to do the same! Remember to tag @SpecialOlympicsNZ  📱 Text NOVUS to 3598 – every text helps create something special Special Olympics New Zealand brings people with intellectual disabilities together through sport — building […]

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]]> Competition: Design a T-Shirt for the National Summer Games https://specialolympics.org.nz/design-a-t-shirt-for-the-national-summer-games/ Fri, 02 May 2025 02:01:28 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16109 We are inviting our Special Olympics Athletes to design a t-shirt for the 2025 National Summer Games that will become part of the official Games Merchandise Range. I want to enter! What do I need to know? What are the next steps? Design a t-shirt and upload your submission through our online form. Only entries […]

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]]> I’m Part Of Something SPECIAL T-Shirts – Now Available https://specialolympics.org.nz/im-part-of-something-special-t-shirts-now-available/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:25:59 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16091 Join us in celebrating the truly SPECIAL community that Special Olympics in New Zealand is with your own “I’m Part of Something Special” T-Shirt. T-Shirts are available in Men’s, Women’s and Youth sizes and will be dispatched in June. Get your own “I’m Part of Something Special” T-Shirt here: https://portal.bluestar.co.nz/WebForm/6SPECOLYMP?form=Special%20Olympics%20New National Summer Games official merchandise […]

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