All - Special Olympics New Zealand https://specialolympics.org.nz Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:05:44 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://specialolympics.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Single-logo.svg All - Special Olympics New Zealand https://specialolympics.org.nz 32 32 Special Olympics New Zealand names 40 athletes for World Summer Games in Berlin https://specialolympics.org.nz/special-olympics-new-zealand-names-40-athletes-for-world-summer-games-in-berlin/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 01:11:49 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=12493 Special Olympics New Zealand today named its 40-strong squad for the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin, which will be held from June 17-25. The team has representatives from clubs around the country, from Southland to Auckland, with strong representations from the Manawatu and greater Wellington areas. “We are really excited for these […]

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]]> Class of 2022 Athlete Leaders https://specialolympics.org.nz/class-of-2022-athlete-leaders/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:45:00 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=12234 Learn what this year’s Athlete leaders learnt at their third workshop in preparation for their graduation in September.

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]]> Every athlete wins in Healthy Athletes Programme https://specialolympics.org.nz/every-athlete-wins-in-healthy-athletes-programme/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:45:45 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=12232 Hear Waikato nurse Janet’s story about volunteering at this National Summer Games’ Healthy Athletes programme to improve health outcomes for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

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]]> 100 days until the National Summer Games https://specialolympics.org.nz/100-days-until-the-national-summer-games/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:45:42 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=12229 With 100 days to go we’re on the hunt for 600 volunteers and starting preparations for the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

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]]> August 2022 Fanletter https://specialolympics.org.nz/august-2022-fanletter/ Sat, 27 Aug 2022 20:45:36 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=12225 Message from the CEO Carolyn talks about exciting plans for the National Summer Games and Sport New Zealand’s Strengthen and Adapt project.  100 days until the National Summer Games With 100 days to go we’re on the hunt for 600 volunteers and starting preparations for the Law Enforcement Torch Run.  Every athlete wins in Healthy […]

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]]> Olympic medalist goes into battle for Special Olympics NZ https://specialolympics.org.nz/olympic-medalist-goes-into-battle-for-special-olympics-nz/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:23:48 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=12200 Olympic medalist Dylan Schmidt will be battling to win $100,000 for Special Olympics New Zealand

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]]> Berlin 2023 World Games Assistant Head of Delegation announced https://specialolympics.org.nz/berlin-2023-world-games-assistant-head-of-delegation-announced/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 03:52:54 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=12079 We're excited for Paula Dixon who is the Assistant Head of Delegation for the 2023 Berlin World Summer Games.

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]]> Grace Payne wins global Special Olympics award https://specialolympics.org.nz/grace-payne-wins-global-special-olympics-award/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 02:55:00 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=12088 pecial Olympics New Zealand athlete leader Grace Payne has been recognised for her tireless advocacy work for people with intellectual disabilities at the 2022 Global Youth Summit.

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]]> Star volunteer coach beating heart of Waikato Basketball https://specialolympics.org.nz/star-volunteer-coach-beating-heart-of-waikato-basketball/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 02:27:58 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=11938 Volunteer coach Simone is the beating heart of Special Olympics Waikato Basketball

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]]> Alan Robson to be appointed Chair of SONZ Board https://specialolympics.org.nz/alan-robson-to-be-appointed-chair-of-sonz-board/ Tue, 31 May 2022 02:27:20 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=11845 Special Olympics NZ is pleased to announce Alan Robson as the new Chair of the Board

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