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Paralympics update
Published September 10th 2008, Posted in National
New Zealand won its third medal at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing with Wellington’s Kate Horan claiming the silver medal in the 200m final on day three of competition.
Horan, 33 looked to be out of the medals coming into the final 20 metres of the race, however the favourite and unbeaten runner of the past few years, April Holmes from the United States fell and took out the second placed runner Marie-Amelie Fur(France) as well.
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Paralympics - Day 1 review
Published September 08th 2008, Posted in National
Visually impaired New Zealand track cyclist Jayne Parsons finished within two seconds of a medal on the opening day of the Paralympics in Beijing yesterday.
Parsons and pilot Annaliisa were fifth in the women’s 1km time trial, clocking one minute 14.048 seconds. It was 1.585sec outside the time that would have earned them bronze.
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Disabled people can celebrate
Published September 04th 2008, Posted in National
Mediea Release by DPA
DPA and People First Celebrate a First
New Zealand will ratify the first UN treaty of the new millennium - the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and disabled peoples’ organisations are celebrating loudly.
With Parliament passing the Disability Act, the way is clear to ratify.
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Paralympic Games almost here!
Published August 29th 2008, Posted in National
One Week Out…
One week out from the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games (the Games open on the 6th of September) the majority of the team have departed the New Zealand shores. The remainder of the team will be departing on Monday evening.
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Economic Impact of Dementia Report
Published August 18th 2008, Posted in National
The first Economic Impact of Dementia Report for New Zealand was launched at Parliament on Tuesday 22nd July.
It provides an up to date profile of dementia, its prevalence now and in the future, and it’s economic and social impact on New Zealand Society.
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The Great Barrier Brief
Published July 24th 2008, Posted in National
Press Release: Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand
The Great Barrier Brief
This afternoon the Great Barrier Brief was launched by the Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand in conjunction with its Wellington Seminar. The launch occurred in the Banquet Hall at Parliament during the informational function hosted by Hon Ruth Dyson, Minister for Disability Issues.
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Boccia Nationals live blog
Published July 22nd 2008, Posted in NationalKeen on Boccia but can’t make it to the nationals?
Maybe you’ve got a friend or family member playing down at the Nationals in Christchurch and want to keep up with how they’re going?
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‘techsoup’ can help you
Published July 15th 2008, Posted in National
TechSoup New Zealand provides donated software and hardware from companies such as Microsoft to eligible New Zealand Charities, Voluntary and Community groups with charitable status.
Via this program you can get all the latest Microsoft products. With more donors coming soon.
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Progressive Enterprise helps Alzheimers NZ
Published July 14th 2008, Posted in National
Alzheimers Awareness week is from July 20th to July 26th however Progressive Enterprise stores including Woolworths, Countdown and SuperValue are raising money all this month for Alzheimers NZ to further research and development.
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Northland Parents of Deaf Children
Published July 09th 2008, Posted in National
Are you the parent of a deaf or hard of hearing child?
Would you like to be part of an organisation that supports parents to provide their children with opportunities that will enable them to become the best that they can be. Would you like your child to have the opportunity to go to camps with other deaf or hard of hearing children and families so they can make friends and parents can share concerns and information?
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Thanks Gail and Tiaho Trust for posting this information. I do hope people from the Northland can attend. Let me know if you require transport and I’ll see what I can do. Keep smiling, Mark