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- Applications open for South Island Regional Sports Coordinator Role
Applications open for South Island RSC role - Athlete leaders of 2022
Five athletes from across Aotearoa have been chosen to complete the 2022 Athlete Leadership programme. - Young Athletes takes off in Auckland
Our internationally acclaimed sport and play programme is set to take Auckland by storm in 2022. - Young Athletes at home video series
Special Olympics New Zealand is proud to announce our new Young Athletes at Home video series, bringing the internationally acclaimed Young Athletes programme into the comfort of your own home. - Job Opportunity Auckland Sports Co-ordinator
We are looking for someone to lead and inspire in the greater Auckland region to deliver opportunities and experiences to people with an intellectual disability. - Coaches Drop-in Session
The new ‘Coaches Club’ will be an online drop-in session for anyone who wants to catch up with likeminded people who share an interest in coaching and learning more about what is happening throughout other SONZ clubs around the country. - 2022 dates announced for National Summer Games
2022 dates announced for National Summer games in Hamilton - National Summer Games postponed to 2022
Special Olympics New Zealand Board has been forced to make the heart-breaking decision to postpone the 2021 Freemasons New Zealand Special Olympics National Summer Games to December 2022. - Hamilton 2021 merch pre-order
It’s finally here! Our official National Summer Games merch is available now for pre-order, plus a special giveaway! - 450+ Volunteers signed up for National Summer Games
Hamilton locals from all areas of life have answered the call to become volunteers! - Registrations open now for the Family Health Forum
Registrations are now open for the first ever Family Health Forum - Over 800 pairs of glasses provided at National Games Health Screenings
Over 800 pairs of glasses will be provided to athletes at the National Summer Games. - Volunteers flock from all corners to 2021 National Summer Games
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. - Nelson basketball team set to qualify for National Summer Games
Three Special Olympics basketball from Nelson are heading to the regional tournament in Greymouth this weekend to qualify for the National Summer Games in Hamilton. - Freemasons New Zealand put their weight behind Special Olympics athletes
The new partnership between Freemasons NZ and Special Olympics NZ will support thousands of athletes at the National Summer Games. - Sarah Dalton guest stars on Power Rangers Dino Fury
National Games medalist Sarah Dalton guest stars on Power Rangers - Our great day at Round the Bays 2021
25 keen athletes, staff and supporters walked 6.5km raising awareness and enjoying this great community event. - Wellington mum raises over $1000 for Special Olympics at Round the Bays
After her son Jeremy was left socially isolated during lockdown, Megan Bray is challenging herself with the Brendan Foot Supersite (BFS) Round the Bays on […] - Rosterfy Announces Partnership with Special Olympics New Zealand 2021
By Rosterfy See the original announcement on the Rosterfy website Rosterfy is excited to announce that they have been selected as the volunteer management solution […] - Meet the 2020 Attitude Awards Nominees
On Wednesday 2nd December the 2020 Attitude Awards will be celebrating the achievements and successes of New Zealanders living with disabilities, recognising athletes, young New […] - 2021 Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays Affiliated Charity
We’re very excited, for the second time, to be named one of the affiliated charities for the 2021 Wellington Brendan Foot Supersite (BFS) Round the […] - In Memory – John Holdsworth
Tēnā koutou It is with great sadness that we tell you that our patron John Holdsworth has passed away over the weekend. Many of you […] - Special Olympics Selects Kazan, Russia to Host Landmark World Winter Games in 2022
Kazan, Russia will host the Special Olympics World Winter Games in 2022 with a key aim of transforming the lives and prospects of people with […] - Special Olympics New Zealand wants lifelong equality for Kiwis with intellectual disabilities
Special Olympics New Zealand (SONZ) has launched a new campaign calling for help to reach out to every New Zealander with an intellectual disability who […] - Autism Awareness
Around 80,000 New Zealanders have autism (source: Autism NZ). It’s a developmental disability that can affect people in different ways. But — if given the […]