Halberg Update July 2021
Posted on Monday, 26 July, 2021
An update from the Halberg Foundation team for July 2021.
Halberg Update May 2021
Posted on Wednesday, 2 June, 2021
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for young physically disabled New Zealanders.
Halberg Update April 2021
Posted on Thursday, 13 May, 2021
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for young physically disabled New Zealanders.
ISPS Handa Talent Scholarship 2021
Posted on Tuesday, 11 May, 2021
The Halberg Foundation is excited to confirm our partner - ISPS Handa - will be providing scholarships for promising young physically disabled athletes in New Zealand again for another year.
Sky Sport Emerging Athlete Grant 2021
Posted on Tuesday, 11 May, 2021
The Halberg Foundation is excited to confirm our partner – Sky Sport - will be providing two grants in 2021 for promising young physically disabled athletes in New Zealand.
Halberg Games Ready - Facebook competition terms and conditions 2021
Posted on Wednesday, 31 March, 2021
Terms and conditions for the Halberg Games Ready Facebook competition running from Wednesday 31 March - Monday 19 April
Halberg Update March 2021
Posted on Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for young physically disabled New Zealanders.
2021 Halberg Games Update
Posted on Friday, 26 February, 2021
To provide a sense of comfort for all attendees to the Halberg Games, and in the interest of ensuring that as many young people as possible attend, the Halberg Foundation will commit to refunding 100% of registration costs should Covid levels be raised or lockdown occur.
ISPS Handa Halberg Awards Decade Champion Update
Posted on Tuesday, 23 February, 2021
The Halberg Foundation is pleased to announce a rescheduled date for the ISPS Handa Halberg Awards Decade Champion. The live ceremony and television broadcast will now take place on Wednesday 24 March at Spark Arena.
ISPS Handa Halberg Awards Decade Champion Update 17 February 2021
Posted on Wednesday, 17 February, 2021
The Halberg Foundation will delay any decision on the awards ceremony until the government update on the country’s Alert Levels later this afternoon, 17 February 2021.
ISPS Handa Halberg Awards Decade Champion update
Posted on Monday, 15 February, 2021
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Halberg Foundation is unable to hold the ISPS Handa Halberg Awards Decade Champion event on Thursday 18 February, live at Spark Arena.
Beach Wheelchairs Available Around the Country
Posted on Thursday, 10 December, 2020
Physically disabled New Zealanders can enjoy the beaches around the country this summer with beach wheelchairs available at 15 locations for free use.
Halberg Update November 2020
Posted on Thursday, 19 November, 2020
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for young physically disabled New Zealanders.
REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR 2021 HALBERG GAMES
Posted on Thursday, 12 November, 2020
Registrations are now open for athletes for the 2021 Halberg Games, a national three-day sports competition for physically disabled young people at King's College in Auckland from 23-25 April.
ISPS Handa Halberg Awards to honour Decade Champions
Posted on Wednesday, 4 November, 2020
The Halberg Foundation has announced it will honour the sporting champions of the past decade as the centrepiece of the ISPS Handa Halberg Awards in 2021 during a function at Spark Arena in Auckland tonight.
Halberg Update October 2020
Posted on Thursday, 15 October, 2020
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for young physically disabled New Zealanders.
Halberg Update September 2020
Posted on Wednesday, 9 September, 2020
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for young physically disabled New Zealanders.
Update from the Halberg Foundation 17 August 2020
Posted on Monday, 17 August, 2020
17 August 2020: In light of last week’s announcement of Auckland’s move to Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand’s movement to Alert Level 2 until at least August 26, we are adapting our delivery to ensure the health and well-being of all the communities around New Zealand.
Halberg Update July 2020
Posted on Thursday, 23 July, 2020
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for young physically disabled New Zealanders.
Update from the Halberg Foundation
Posted on Thursday, 4 June, 2020
4 June 2020: Kia ora, The Halberg team has settled back into our Auckland and regional offices, and we're enjoying being able to reconnect with the community again to meet with whānau and deliver our Halberg Inclusion Training course to local schools and sports organisations. We are, of course, making sure we keep up-to-date with all Ministry of Health and Sport New Zealand guidelines and are implementing appropriate safety measures following their advice.
Halberg Games New Date Announcement
Posted on Tuesday, 2 June, 2020
The Halberg Games is a highlight on the calendar of the athletes and families who attend. Halberg is proud to host an event that provides competition, camaraderie and sporting pathways, coupled with opportunities to connect with other people with similar impairments, in a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.
Covid-19 Important information
Posted on Thursday, 21 May, 2020
21 May 2020: Covid-19 Important information The Halberg Foundation is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of all our staff and the communities around New Zealand. Please find some important information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Update from the Halberg Foundation
Posted on Thursday, 7 May, 2020
7 May 2020: Kia ora, Hope you and your loved ones are keeping well. It’s been another busy week for the Halberg team with a few updates for you:
Halberg Update – Moving Into Level 3
Posted on Friday, 24 April, 2020
24 April 2020: New Zealand has made it through four weeks of lockdown and we would like to extend our gratitude to all the hard-working essential workers as well as the parents and caregivers who are keeping their whānau safe at home. Well done to you all for making it through what I’m sure has been a challenging time, and adapting to a new way of living - hopefully there have been positive learnings and some moments of inspiration along the way too. It’s been a busy four weeks for the Halberg team under Level 4 adapting our work and programmes and planning for the next stages of alert levels. Here’s what we’ve been up to:
Update from the Halberg Foundation
Posted on Wednesday, 25 March, 2020
25 March 2020: As the world around us changes the Halberg whakatauki “He waka eke noa, mō Aotearoa whānui” seems more relevant than ever as we all need to board the same waka to ensure the health and well being of all the communities around New Zealand.
Update on Coronavirus / COVID-19
Posted on Thursday, 5 March, 2020
5 March 2020: The Halberg Foundation is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of all our staff and the communities around New Zealand. Please find some important information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Halberg Update
Posted on Thursday, 27 February, 2020
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Finalists for New Zealand's Favourite Sporting Moment of 2019 Announced
Posted on Thursday, 16 January, 2020
The Halberg Foundation has announced ten sporting highlights for New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment of 2019 – the only category voted for by the public at the 57th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards.
57th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards Finalists Announced
Posted on Tuesday, 14 January, 2020
The Halberg Foundation has announced 26 finalists for six categories at the 57th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards – New Zealand’s pre-eminent event to celebrate and honour sporting achievements from 2019.
57th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards Nominations Announced
Posted on Thursday, 12 December, 2019
The Halberg Foundation has announced 70 nominations have been received for six categories at the 57th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards – New Zealand’s pre-eminent event to celebrate and honour sporting achievements from 2019.
Halberg Update
Posted on Thursday, 28 November, 2019
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Senior Adviser Justin Muschamp reflects on his past 18 years at Halberg
Posted on Thursday, 14 November, 2019
An article about Senior Adviser Justin Muschamp's past 18 years at Halberg, including his highlights and proudest moments.
Halberg Update
Posted on Friday, 25 October, 2019
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
ISPS Handa Talent Scholarship 2019
Posted on Sunday, 13 October, 2019
Halberg Update
Posted on Thursday, 26 September, 2019
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Halberg Games Ready - Facebook competition terms and conditions
Posted on Friday, 6 September, 2019
Terms and conditions for the Halberg Games Ready Facebook competition running from 6 September through till 7 October 2019.
Important information: Halberg Games 2019
Posted on Friday, 6 September, 2019
The Halberg Foundation is looking forward to hosting the 2019 Halberg Games on 11-13 October at King’s College in Auckland. As you may be aware there have been a high number of measles cases reported in the last month, with a majority in the Auckland region. At this stage, the Ministry of Health has recommended event organisers do not cancel events such as concerts, sports events, festivals, or other public congregations. However, organisers are asked to liaise closely with their local DHBs and public health units for the latest advice.
Halberg Update
Posted on Thursday, 29 August, 2019
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Halberg Youth Council Blog
Posted on Tuesday, 6 August, 2019
Amy Dunn shares her experience at the recent Youth Council hui in Wellington.
Halberg Youth Council Blog
Posted on Tuesday, 6 August, 2019
Anton Besseling shares his experience at the 2019 Halberg Games
Halberg Youth Council Blog
Posted on Tuesday, 30 July, 2019
Kiran Dixon shares his experience at the recent Youth Council hui in Wellington.
Halberg Update
Posted on Wednesday, 17 July, 2019
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Halberg Update
Posted on Friday, 10 May, 2019
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Halberg Update
Posted on Wednesday, 10 April, 2019
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Halberg Update
Posted on Thursday, 14 March, 2019
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Steps towards a more inclusive New Zealand
Posted on Tuesday, 12 March, 2019
A blog post from one of our Halberg Youth Council members Kiran Dixon, about his experiences at the 2019 Halberg Youth Council Hui.
Halberg Adviser James Glen steps up.
Posted on Tuesday, 12 March, 2019
An article on Halberg Adviser James Glen's transition into his new position as the Lead Adviser for the West and Central Auckland regions.
Halberg Update
Posted on Tuesday, 22 January, 2019
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Halberg Update
Posted on Wednesday, 28 November, 2018
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Halberg Update
Posted on Friday, 19 October, 2018
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
ISPS Handa Talent Scholarship
Posted on Wednesday, 17 October, 2018
Halberg Update
Posted on Wednesday, 22 August, 2018
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Registrations open to athletes and volunteers for 2018 Halberg Games
Posted on Thursday, 26 July, 2018
Registrations are now open for the 2018 Halberg Games, a national three day sports competition for physically disabled young people at King's College in Auckland from 5-7 October.
Halberg Update
Posted on Friday, 13 July, 2018
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
The Halberg Youth Council Hui
Posted on Wednesday, 11 July, 2018
On 28/29 June the Halberg Youth Council had a very productive couple of days at their Hui. Read blog postings from the members on their experiences.
New partnership with ISPS Handa will enhance annual Halberg Awards
Posted on Tuesday, 26 June, 2018
The Halberg Foundation has today announced an exciting new partnership with the International Sports Promotion Society (ISPS Handa), during an event at Spark Arena – home of the Halberg Awards.
Halberg Update
Posted on Friday, 1 June, 2018
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Halberg Update
Posted on Friday, 20 April, 2018
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Registrations Open for Halberg Challenge - Sports Race for Charity
Posted on Monday, 9 April, 2018
Registrations are now open for the Halberg Challenge – a charity sports race – taking place in Auckland and Dunedin in May.
Halberg Update
Posted on Wednesday, 28 February, 2018
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Finalists for New Zealand's Favourite Sporting Moment of 2017 Announced
Posted on Friday, 12 January, 2018
The Halberg Foundation has today announced eleven sporting highlights for New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment of 2017 – the only category that is selected by the public at the 55th Halberg Awards.
55th Halberg Awards nominations announced
Posted on Friday, 8 December, 2017
The Halberg Foundation has today announced 72 nominations have been received for six categories at the 55th Halberg Awards – the nation’s pre-eminent event to honour and celebrate sporting achievements by New Zealand teams and athletes in 2017.
Adapted Beach Equipment Available Around the Country
Posted on Tuesday, 28 November, 2017
Physically disabled New Zealanders can enjoy the beaches around the country this summer with adapted water sports equipment available at nine locations.
Halberg Update
Posted on Friday, 27 October, 2017
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Halberg launches adapted ‘Water Skills for Life' course
Posted on Wednesday, 25 October, 2017
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation has today announced it will launch a water skills training course for physically disabled young New Zealanders and their families in Auckland and Wellington this summer.
Governor-General officially opens the Halberg Junior Disability Games
Posted on Friday, 6 October, 2017
The Halberg Junior Disability Games, has been officially opened by the Governor-General, The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy during a ceremony at King’s College in Auckland today.
Call for Volunteers at the Halberg Junior Disability Games
Posted on Tuesday, 5 September, 2017
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation is looking for volunteers to assist at the Halberg Junior Disability Games
Halberg Update
Posted on Friday, 25 August, 2017
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Halberg Update
Posted on Friday, 14 July, 2017
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Halberg Update
Posted on Friday, 2 June, 2017
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Take on the Halberg Tri Challenge
Posted on Saturday, 15 April, 2017
A charity sports event raising funds for disabled Kiwis.
Halberg Update
Posted on Thursday, 13 April, 2017
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Halberg Disability Sport Foundation Update
Posted on Wednesday, 1 March, 2017
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sports opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Lisa Carrington Claims Supreme Honours at 54th Halberg Awards
Posted on Thursday, 9 February, 2017
Lisa Carrington has claimed New Zealand’s highest sports honours for 2016 at the 54th Halberg Awards ceremony at Vector Arena in Auckland tonight.
54th Halberg Award finalists announced
Posted on Wednesday, 11 January, 2017
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation has today announced 24 finalists for six categories at the 54th Halberg Awards – the nation’s pre-eminent event to honour and celebrate sporting achievements by New Zealand teams and athletes in 2016.
Halberg Youth Council announced
Posted on Wednesday, 21 December, 2016
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation has today announced a group of 10 for its first ever ‘Halberg Youth Council’ - a group of young leaders from around the country representing physically disabled young people.
54th Halberg Awards Nominations Announced
Posted on Thursday, 15 December, 2016
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation has today announced 87 nominations have been received for six categories at the 54th Halberg Awards – the nation’s pre-eminent event to honour and celebrate sporting achievements by New Zealand teams and athletes in 2016.
December 2016 Friday Update
Posted on Friday, 9 December, 2016
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sports opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Halberg Youth Council applications open
Posted on Wednesday, 23 November, 2016
Applications are open for the Halberg Youth Council - a new group set up by the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.
Halberg partners with Buddle Findlay
Posted on Tuesday, 22 November, 2016
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation is pleased to welcome one of New Zealand’s leading commercial and public law firms, Buddle Findlay as a key sponsor.
Herald on Sunday article
Posted on Sunday, 30 October, 2016
A report in today’s Herald on Sunday (30 October) misleadingly suggests the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation pays only a tiny proportion of revenue to disabled children and their families. Today’s claims are unfair and unbalanced.
Friday Update - Halberg Disability Sport Foundation
Posted on Friday, 28 October, 2016
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sport opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Halberg Launches Summer Water Sports Series
Posted on Thursday, 27 October, 2016
14 events announced for physically disabled people around New Zealand
2016 Halberg Sport for Life Dinner
Posted on Friday, 30 September, 2016
Hosted by the Harcourts Foundation, the annual Halberg Sport for Life Dinner was held on Thursday 29 September and featured a star studded panel of speakers including athletics coaching legend Arch Jelley, three time Supreme Halberg Award winner Rob Waddell, BLACKCAP Grant Elliott and Auckland City FC defender Ivan Vicelich.
September 2016 Friday Update
Posted on Friday, 16 September, 2016
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sport opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Legends to host third annual Halberg 'Sport for Life' Dinner
Posted on Wednesday, 10 August, 2016
The third annual Halberg 'Sport for Life' Dinner will be held on Thursday 29 September at SKYCITY Grand, Auckland.
Halberg Friday Update
Posted on Friday, 5 August, 2016
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sport opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Christchurch hosts inaugural ParaFed Sports Forum
Posted on Friday, 15 July, 2016
The two day Forum was held on the 5– 6 July at the YMCA Bishopdale and attended by eight regional ParaFeds, Paralympics New Zealand and the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.
June 2016 Halberg Update
Posted on Friday, 24 June, 2016
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sport opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Halberg Update
Posted on Friday, 13 May, 2016
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sport opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
2016 Halberg Junior Disability Games
Posted on Friday, 29 April, 2016
The 2016 Halberg Junior Disability Games - a national three day sports competition for physically disabled and visually impaired eight to 21 year olds was held at St Peter’s School in Cambridge from 22 – 24 April.
Friday Update
Posted on Friday, 1 April, 2016
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sport opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
No Exceptions Investment Funding 2016-18
Posted on Friday, 1 April, 2016
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation on behalf of Sport New Zealand is calling for applications for No Exceptions Investment funding, for the period 1 July 2016- 30 June 2018.
March 2016 Auckland Newsletter
Posted on Tuesday, 1 March, 2016
Welcome to the March 2016 Team Auckland monthly newsletter for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.
Dad Embarks on Fundraising Tandem Bike Ride Across NZ for Physically Disabled Kiwis
Posted on Monday, 29 February, 2016
Adrian McKenzie, a father of three from Wellington has embarked on a 23 day ride across New Zealand on a tandem bicycle to raise funds for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation
February 2016 Friday Update
Posted on Friday, 26 February, 2016
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sport opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Cricket Loving Twins Live Out Dream
Posted on Wednesday, 3 February, 2016
On Saturday 30 January 2016, nine year old twin brothers Ashvin and Arvinth Sathiyaseelan from Flat Bush, Manukau had a special surprise when they attended a Blackcaps training session.
January 2016 Friday Update
Posted on Friday, 29 January, 2016
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sports opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
53rd Halberg Awards finalists announced
Posted on Thursday, 7 January, 2016
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation has today announced 24 finalists for six categories at the 53rd Halberg Awards – the nation’s pre-eminent event to honour and celebrate sporting excellence by New Zealand teams and athletes in 2015.
Chief Executive Festive Message 2015
Posted on Friday, 18 December, 2015
53rd Halberg Awards nominations announced
Posted on Tuesday, 15 December, 2015
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation has today announced 63 nominations have been received for six categories at the 53rd Halberg Awards – the nation’s pre-eminent event to honour and celebrate sporting achievements by New Zealand teams and athletes in 2015.
Monthly Update
Posted on Friday, 4 December, 2015
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sports opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Inclusion matters – on the playing field too!
Posted on Thursday, 3 December, 2015
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is celebrated on 3 December each year. The theme for 2015 is: "Inclusion matters: access and empowerment for people of all abilities”. The Foundation is pleased to announce that YMCA Auckland has confirmed its 500 staff at 16 facilities have signed up for a Halberg NET - a course on providing sport and recreation activities to all New Zealanders across various abilities and skill sets.
Registrations Open for the 2016 Halberg Junior Disability Games
Posted on Thursday, 3 December, 2015
Registrations are now open for the 2016 Halberg Junior Disability Games, a national three day sports competition in Cambridge for physically disabled or visually impaired young people aged eight to 21 years old.
Halberg Awards go hi-tech with Microsoft Surface
Posted on Thursday, 26 November, 2015
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation is pleased to announce Microsoft as the technology partner and sponsor of the Team of the Year category for the 53rd Halberg Awards.
October 2015 Friday Update
Posted on Friday, 30 October, 2015
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sports opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand
Halberg Foundation and Flight Centre Partner for Water Sports Series
Posted on Thursday, 22 October, 2015
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation has today announced a partnership with the Flight Centre Foundation for a series of water sports events over summer around New Zealand for physically disabled people.
Auckland DSA Newsletter October 2015
Posted on Monday, 12 October, 2015
Welcome to the October 2015 Team Auckland monthly newsletter for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation
September 2015 Friday Update
Posted on Friday, 2 October, 2015
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sports opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
August 2015 Friday Update
Posted on Friday, 28 August, 2015
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sport opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand
Registrations now open for the 2016 William Pike Challenge Award (WPCA)
Posted on Thursday, 20 August, 2015
Registrations are now open for the William Pike Challenge Award (WPCA) - a one year outdoor education programme open to full primary and intermediate schools and community groups.
Auckland DSA Newsletter August 2015
Posted on Monday, 10 August, 2015
Welcome to the August 2015 Team Auckland monthly newsletter for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.
Halberg Disability Sport Foundation Appoints New CE
Posted on Friday, 7 August, 2015
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation has today announced the appointment of Shelley McMeeken in the position of Chief Executive.
July 2015 Friday Update
Posted on Friday, 31 July, 2015
The Halberg Foundation team continues to work on new and exciting sport opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Halberg 'Sport for Life' Dinner - a fantastic evening!
Posted on Friday, 31 July, 2015
The Halberg ‘Sport for Life’ Dinner was an outstanding success! Hosted by our partner, the Harcourts Foundation, the dinner saw Harcourts present the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation with a cheque for $113,000 – an outstanding result that will make a significant impact upon the lives of physically disabled New Zealanders.
Halberg 'Sport for Life' Charity Dinner Auction Items
Posted on Monday, 27 July, 2015
View the list of items that will be up for auction at the Halberg 'Sport for Life' charity dinner on Thursday 30 July at SKYCITY Convention Centre in Auckland to raise funds for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.
Halberg 'Sport for Life' charity dinner announced
Posted on Tuesday, 16 June, 2015
The Harcourts Foundation has today announced the Halberg ‘Sport for Life’ charity dinner taking place on Thursday 30 July at the SKYCITY Convention Centre in Auckland to raise funds for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.
Olympic rowing champion launches Halberg Tri Challenge
Posted on Friday, 29 May, 2015
Olympic rowing champion Joseph Sullivan has helped launch the inaugural Halberg Tri Challenge - a charity multi- sports event taking place on Friday 26 June at Vector Arena in Auckland. Sullivan will be a member of a team of three who will row, row and cycle in an indoor sports race to raise funds for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation - the charity which helps physically disabled New Zealanders through sport and recreation.
May 2015 Friday Update
Posted on Monday, 25 May, 2015
The Halberg team continues to work on new and existing sport opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand
Auckland DSA Newsletter June 2015
Posted on Thursday, 21 May, 2015
Welcome to the first edition of the Team Auckland monthly newsletter for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.
Take part in the inaugural Halberg Tri Challenge!
Posted on Tuesday, 12 May, 2015
Take part in the inaugural Halberg Tri Challenge, a charity event that will see teams run, row and cycle in an indoor sports race to raise funds for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.
April 2015 Friday Update
Posted on Thursday, 30 April, 2015
The Halberg Junior Disability Games In April were a complete success. The Halberg team continues to work on new and existing sport opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
Justin connecting young people with sport everyday
Posted on Tuesday, 28 April, 2015
Seeing the difference sport makes to young people keeps Justin Muschamp inspired in his role with the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.
2015 Halberg Junior Disability Games goes off!
Posted on Wednesday, 22 April, 2015
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation hosted the 2015 Halberg Junior Disability Games – for the first time from 10-12 April.
Halberg Junior Disability Games volunteers wanted
Posted on Thursday, 19 March, 2015
The Halberg Junior Disability Games are fast approaching and we need you!
February 2015 Friday Update
Posted on Thursday, 26 February, 2015
The 52nd Halberg Awards on February 11 was a huge success. The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation now moves forward with creating and building key relationships that enable the Foundation connect physically disabled young people with sport.
52nd Halberg Awards winners announced
Posted on Wednesday, 11 February, 2015
The Men’s Rowing Pair of Hamish Bond and Eric Murray have taken the supreme honours at the 52nd Halberg Awards at Vector Arena in Auckland tonight.
January 2015 Friday Update - CEO
Posted on Thursday, 29 January, 2015
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation is pleased to announce there will be a full house for the 52nd Halberg Awards at Vector Arena on 11 February 2015 when the 2014 Halberg Awards winners will be named.
January 2015 Friday Update - National Managers
Posted on Thursday, 29 January, 2015
Nicholas Heyworth and Nicki Turner have been working on development with the Parafeds to improve the quality and quantity of sport opportunities for physically disabled people. They have been reviewing current No Exceptions investment whilst planning for future distribution of funding.
January 2015 Friday Update - DSAs
Posted on Thursday, 29 January, 2015
Our Disability Sport Advisers (DSAs) have been busy around the country enabling physically disabled Kiwis to participate in sport and recreation.
Finalists announced for New Zealand's Favourite Sporting Moment of 2014
Posted on Monday, 5 January, 2015
Ten sporting highlights from 2014 have been announced today for the New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment Award, the only category voted for by the public at the Halberg Awards.
Halberg Disability Sport Foundation December Newsletter
Posted on Monday, 22 December, 2014
In this issue: Otago Adaptive Snowsports; Ted's tandem bike; Halberg Outward Bound Activate Course, Saint Kentigern Halberg Junior Disability Sports Day ...
December Friday Update - CEO
Posted on Friday, 19 December, 2014
In this final Friday Update for the year we review three significant developments that spotlight the Foundation's appetite for sustainable change in the Disability sport sector.
November Friday Update - CEO
Posted on Friday, 28 November, 2014
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership with the Flight Centre Foundation, which will provide the funding for a series of five surfing events being held this summer around the country for physically disabled young people.
November Friday Update - DSAs
Posted on Friday, 28 November, 2014
Our Disability Sport Advisers (DSAs) have been busy around the country enabling physically disabled Kiwis to participate in sport and recreation.
November Friday Update - National Managers
Posted on Friday, 28 November, 2014
Last month we shared the news that Parafed Auckland's Sports Liaison Manager Leon Katavich would be working from the Halberg Head office two or three days a week.
West Auckland Leads Jump in College Sport Disabled Athlete Numbers
Posted on Wednesday, 26 November, 2014
Rio 2016 may be an even bigger success for New Zealand’s Paralympic team if the huge increase in disabled participants at the Greater Auckland Athletics Championship on Tuesday, March 26, is anything to go by.
October Friday Update - DSAs
Posted on Tuesday, 28 October, 2014
Our Disability Sport Advisers (DSAs) have been busy around the country enabling physically disabled Kiwis to participate in sport and recreation. Here are some of the highlights from each of the DSAs. Please click on their names to read their updates.
October Friday Update - National Managers
Posted on Tuesday, 28 October, 2014
Nicholas Heyworth and Nicki Turner have been very involved in performance planning with the Disability Sport Advisers (DSAs) this month, focusing on exploring opportunities for their individual professional development.
October Friday Update - CEO
Posted on Tuesday, 28 October, 2014
The Foundation’s Annual Report for the 2013-14 year was presented to Trustees at their Annual General Meeting on 20 October.
Halberg Disability Sport Foundation Annual Report 2014
Posted on Tuesday, 21 October, 2014
The Foundation has grown in its disability sport leadership capabilities, gaining recognition for its work from Government agencies and its strategic partners.
Noel Leeming Deals to Raise Funds for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation
Posted on Tuesday, 14 October, 2014
Harcourts and Noel Leeming are offering you an incredible deal, and all to raise money for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.
Halberg Sport for Life Dinner raises close to $60k
Posted on Monday, 13 October, 2014
At the inaugural Halberg Sport For Life Dinner the focus was on the children who took to the stage in front of several hundred guests and talked about how the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation has helped them – from a cricket coach to wheelchair basketball and a new trike.
September Friday Update - National Managers
Posted on Sunday, 28 September, 2014
September has been a busy month with Andy organising the research for SportAccess with existing and potential sector partners. He is currently working on setting up one with Alison Law - the Aquatic Facilities Manager, Te Kaiwhakahaere Waahi Roto i te Wai, Kapati Aquatics.
September Friday Update - DSAs
Posted on Friday, 26 September, 2014
Our Disability Sport Advisers (DSAs) have been busy around the country enabling physically disabled Kiwis to participate in sport and recreation. Here are some of the highlights from each of the DSAs.
September Friday Update - CEO
Posted on Friday, 26 September, 2014
Nicki Turner (National Manager) and I made a presentation to Sport New Zealand this month, reporting on the progress made within our three year contract to deliver leadership to the physical disability sport sector.
August Friday Update - CEO
Posted on Friday, 5 September, 2014
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership with the Flight Centre Foundation.
Harcourts Foundation Announce Inaugural 'Halberg Sport for Life' Charity Dinner
Posted on Monday, 1 September, 2014
The Harcourts Foundation has today announced the inaugural Halberg 'Sport for Life' dinner, an evening celebrating the power of sport, taking place on Thursday 9 October at the SKYCITY Convention Centre in Auckland to raise funds for its new charity partner the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.
Halberg Partners with Flight Centre Foundation for surf events
Posted on Friday, 29 August, 2014
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership with the Flight Centre Foundation for a series of five surf events being held this summer around the country for physically disabled young people.
August Friday Update - DSAs
Posted on Thursday, 28 August, 2014
Our Disability Sport Advisers (DSAs) have been busy around the country enabling physically disabled Kiwis to participate in sport and recreation. Here are some of the highlights from each of the DSAs. Please click on their names to read their updates.
August Friday Update - National Managers
Posted on Thursday, 28 August, 2014
Project planning using our new 'Project Initiation Document (PID) is now officially underway. Andy Roche met with Geoff and Nicki to present the PID on the Foundation's SportAccess Award
Finalists announced for Radio Sport Sporting Moment of the Year Award
Posted on Monday, 1 January, 0001
Voting open for only public choice category at 53rd Halberg Awards
June Friday Update 2015
Posted on Monday, 1 January, 0001
The Halberg team continues to work on new and existing sport opportunities for physically disabled young people around New Zealand.
March 2015 Friday Update
Posted on Monday, 1 January, 0001
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation team are busy preparing for the Halberg Junior Disability Games In April. Hot on the heels of Flight Centre Foundation Halberg Surf Day events held around the country.
Auckland Newsletter - August 2016
Posted on Monday, 1 January, 0001
Auckland Newsletter
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