Featured - Special Olympics New Zealand https://specialolympics.org.nz Mon, 18 May 2026 05:22:15 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://specialolympics.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Single-logo.svg Featured - Special Olympics New Zealand https://specialolympics.org.nz 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> Countdown starts for National Summer Games! https://specialolympics.org.nz/countdown-starts-for-national-summer-games/ Mon, 23 May 2022 02:09:42 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=11735 200 days until the National Summer Games!

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]]> 200 Days to Go! https://specialolympics.org.nz/200-days-to-go/ Thu, 05 May 2022 08:22:48 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=11482 We're celebrating 200 Days to Go until the National Summer Games and we have a special Club Challenge worth $1500!

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]]> 200 Days to Go Club Challenge! https://specialolympics.org.nz/200-days-to-go-club-challenge/ Mon, 02 May 2022 03:06:07 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=11450 200 Days to Go Club Challenge! $1500 for winning clubs!

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]]> Tiah comes out of her shell through Young Athletes https://specialolympics.org.nz/tiah-comes-out-of-her-shell-through-young-athletes/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:23:26 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=11038 After almost four months in lockdown Tiah overcame her shyness through sport and play.

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]]> Graeme Bain: 26 years with Special Olympics https://specialolympics.org.nz/graeme-bain-26-years-with-special-olympics/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:22:20 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=11037 Graeme talks about the many joys of his time helping athletes discover the joy of sports.

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]]> Equestrian rider conquers challenges to compete at highest level https://specialolympics.org.nz/equestrian-rider-conquers-challenges-to-compete-at-highest-level/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 23:35:19 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=9302 Equestrian rider Sarah Dalton personifies the spirit of the Special Olympics and will be chasing more medals in December.

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]]> Volunteers flock from all corners to 2021 National Summer Games https://specialolympics.org.nz/volunteers-flock-from-all-corners-to-2021-national-summer-games/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:29:38 +0000 https://specialolympics.org.nz/?p=8878 Dianne and Blair Payne are excited to be among the 600 volunteers who will support nearly 2000 athletes and coaches to participate in the Freemasons New Zealand Special Olympics National Summer Games in Hamilton.

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