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Halberg Launches Adapted ‘Water Skills for Life’ Course

Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 2:57 pm | Halberg Trust

Essential water safety skills course for families of physically disabled young people More >>

Legends to host the third Halberg Sport for Life Dinner

Monday, 8 August 2016, 3:18 pm | Halberg Trust

His first protégé went to the 1956 Olympic Games at Montreal, John Walker’s 1976 gold at Montreal was one of his greatest successes, and this year he is coaching Hamish Carson, a contender in the 1500m at Rio. More >>

Registrations Open for Disability Water Sports Day

Thursday, 28 January 2016, 12:30 pm | Halberg Trust

Registrations are now open for the Flight Centre Foundation Halberg Water Sports Day taking place on Saturday 27 February at Brighton Beach, Dunedin for physically disabled New Zealanders to try surfing, boogie boarding, kayaking and stand up paddle ... More >>

Halberg Trust Appoints New CEO

Monday, 10 September 2012, 6:41 pm | Halberg Trust

The Halberg Trust has appointed Geoff Burgess, currently Principal of Saint Kentigern School in Remuera, to the position of Chief Executive. More >>

Race Heats Up To Determine ‘NZ’s Favourite Sporting Moment’

Thursday, 19 January 2012, 2:32 pm | Halberg Trust

The race to determine ‘New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment’ for 2011, which will be announced at the 2011 Westpac Halberg Awards, is heating up with rugby, rugby league and basketball emerging as the serious contenders, with only three weeks remaining ... More >>

Youth Kick Start Spring with Adaptive Soccer

Tuesday, 23 August 2011, 10:07 am | Halberg Trust

Greater Wellington's young disabled community are invited to kick start the warmer spring months with an Adaptive Football 'Have A Go Day' at the Hutt Old Boys Rugby Club Gymnasium this Sunday. More >>

Tri Star opens gym floor to Halberg kids

Friday, 10 June 2011, 2:57 pm | Halberg Trust

Mt Roskill’s Tri Star Gymnastics Club is opening the floor to Auckland’s young disabled community this Sunday to support their participation in the classic children’s sporting activity. More >>

Halberg Trust Makes Two New Senior Appointments

Tuesday, 7 June 2011, 12:51 pm | Halberg Trust

The Halberg Trust has made two new senior appointments to strengthen its position as one of New Zealand’s most significant charitable organisations. More >>

Favourite Sporting Moment To Feature At Awards

Thursday, 2 December 2010, 11:33 am | Halberg Trust

The choice of ‘New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment’ during 2010, decided by public vote, will be a feature of the Westpac Halberg Awards dinner next February. More >>

Lasting Memories for Halberg Trust Founder

Thursday, 25 November 2010, 2:02 pm | Halberg Trust

The city of Christchurch and Lancaster Park in particular, holds some “very special and lasting” memories for Sir Murray Halberg, but for which he claims no credit. More >>

Taranaki Holds Fond Memories for Trust Founder

Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 1:59 pm | Halberg Trust

There was a time when Sir Murray Halberg, who ran into Olympic history at the 1960 Rome Olympics, thought a trip down from Auckland to compete at Inglewood was “a pretty special occasion.” More >>

Welcome Break for Hall After a Golden Year

Monday, 27 September 2010, 2:49 pm | Halberg Trust

Auckland, 27 September, 2010: New Zealand’s latest Olympic gold medallist is looking forward to visiting New Plymouth later this week for two different reasons. More >>

Sir Murray Halberg to re-live Olympic coup

Thursday, 2 September 2010, 9:27 am | Halberg Trust

Sir Murray Halberg’s Golden Olympic Triumph 50 Years Ago to be Feature of 2010 Westpac Celebrity Sporting Functions More >>

2009 Westpac Emerging Talent Finalists Named

Thursday, 17 December 2009, 1:57 pm | Halberg Trust

A triple world junior cycling champion and the captain of the Under 20 World Cup winning New Zealand rugby team are among the four contenders in the running to win a $15,000 Westpac sporting scholarship next year. More >>

Halberg Trust Appoints New Ceo

Friday, 28 August 2009, 1:34 pm | Halberg Trust

The Halberg Trust has appointed Steve Hall, previously head of the Outward Bound school in Anakiwa, to the position of Chief Executive. Hr Hall, who has considerable experience in sport, not-for-profit and community service, replaces Graeme Taylor ... More >>

Halberg Trust CEO Heading Back Home

Friday, 19 June 2009, 11:20 am | Halberg Trust

The Halberg Trust, one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected charitable organisations, will soon be on the lookout for a new Chief Executive following the decision by Graeme Taylor to step down from the role. Taylor, Hawke’s Bay born and bred and who still ... More >>

Vili The Repeat Winner Of Supreme Crown

Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 10:12 am | Halberg Trust

Olympic women’s shot put champion, Valerie Vili, has captured New Zealand’s ultimate sporting prize - the Halberg Award - for the second consecutive year. More >>

Sporting Champ Valerie Vili Coming to Tauranga

Monday, 17 November 2008, 2:46 pm | Halberg Trust

Another athletics season is now under way, but don’t expect to see Valerie Vili stepping into the shot put circle any time soon. Fresh from her win at this year’s Beijing Olympics, New Zealand’s golden girl says the last thing on her mind is ... More >>

Halberg Trust win bid to host ISAPA 2011

Wednesday, 29 October 2008, 2:18 pm | Halberg Trust

30 October 2008:  The International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) has handed New Zealand the honour of hosting the International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity in 2011. The Halberg Trust was confirmed as hosts by the IFAPA ... More >>

Valerie looking forward to a break

Wednesday, 8 October 2008, 10:24 am | Halberg Trust

Valerie looking forward to a break after capping a long, hard year with gold in Beijing More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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