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News published on Tuesday 28 April, 2026
Paralympian #221 Rory Mead hopes a fresh training approach, coupled with a stint training in his native Aotearoa New Zealand, can provide the impetus for the Kiwi-based handcyclist to climb the podium at forthcoming UCI Para…
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News published on Thursday 23 April, 2026
Cycling mechanic Felix Laufkotter credits the LevelUp coach education programme with giving him the skills and confidence to support the coaching of disabled athletes at Nelson Track Cycling Club. Felix, who served as a bike mechanic…
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News published on Saturday 18 April, 2026
For NZ Paralympic Team physiotherapist Helene Barron, the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games represented more than just a professional milestone. The cancer survivor reflects on a challenging few years and the motivation it has given…
Read morearticle about From Cancer to Cortina: Helene’s Full-Circle Journey
News published on Thursday 16 April, 2026
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) is pleased to announce the re-election of Paralympian #189 Carl Murphy PLY and the election of Paralympian #210 Lisa Adams to the PNZ Athletes’ Council for a four-year term. Carl, who competed…
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Whatever your experience and aspirations, there are a number of opportunities for you to get involved in Para sport in New Zealand.
The ultimate goal for some Para athletes may be to represent their country at a Paralympic Games whilst for others it may be to just compete against other Para athletes in their chosen sport. Here you will find all the information you need as you progress through your journey to the Paralympic Games from grassroots to gold!
