Featured - Special Olympics New Zealand https://specialolympics.org.nz Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:14:04 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://specialolympics.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Single-logo.svg Featured - Special Olympics New Zealand https://specialolympics.org.nz 32 32 Supporting Inclusion Through Sport https://specialolympics.org.nz/supporting-inclusion/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:13:51 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16651 Supported Lifestyle Services took the Polar Plunge and they're encouraging other organisations to do the same.

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]]> Choosing to Get Involved https://specialolympics.org.nz/choose-to-get-involved/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:56:23 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16642 You don't need a personal connection to Special Olympics New Zealand to make a lasting difference. Adele Adams' story shows how one decision to get involved became 17 years of creating opportunities for others.

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]]> One Decision. A Lasting Connection. https://specialolympics.org.nz/one-decision-a-lasting-connection/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:56:47 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16635 One volunteer experience inspired Holly to become one of Polar Plunge's top fundraisers, helping create more opportunities for Special Olympics athletes.

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]]> High Fives and Friendship https://specialolympics.org.nz/high-fives-and-friendship/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:56:37 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16612 High fives, friendship and a welcoming community. Discover how North Canterbury Club is helping people with intellectual disabilities grow through sport.

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]]> Daniella’s Drive to Inspire More Girls to Take Part in Sport https://specialolympics.org.nz/empowering-women-in-sport/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:51:01 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16615 From local golf to international competition, Daniella is inspiring more girls and women with intellectual disabilities to be brave and have a go.

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]]> Creating Opportunities to Chase Dreams https://specialolympics.org.nz/creating-opportunities-to-chase-dreams/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:01:35 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16604 Nathan went from trying basketball for the first time to representing New Zealand and coaching others. Support Polar Plunge and create more opportunities.

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]]> Onslow College baking a difference for the Polar Plunge https://specialolympics.org.nz/onslow-college/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:38:05 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=16565 How Onslow College got behind the Polar Plunge with a student-led bake sale.

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]]> 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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