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Milano Cortina 2026 Gives Aotearoa New Zealand Something To Talk About

Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 10:14 am | Paralympics New Zealand

Capturing the hearts and minds of the public in Aotearoa New Zealand like never before, Milano Cortina 2026 led to record-breaking engagement levels for a Paralympic Winter Games across both linear and digital channels. More >>

History-Making Hall Lands Dazzling Slalom Silver At Milano Cortina 2026

Monday, 16 March 2026, 8:30 am | Paralympics New Zealand

Holding an advantage of just over half a second over Robin Cuche of Switzerland, the race leader at that point, Hall had seen more than half of that margin eroded by the second intermediate split. More >>

Hall Chases Slalom Podium At Milano Cortina 2026

Sunday, 15 March 2026, 4:58 pm | Paralympics New Zealand

Since making his Paralympic debut as an 18-year-old at the Torino 2006 Games, he has snared five Paralympic medals and earned a reputation as an outstanding ambassador for both Paralympic sport and Para alpine skiing in Aotearoa New Zealand. More >>

Peters Signs Off Milano Cortina 2026 With Fifth In The Giant Slalom

Saturday, 14 March 2026, 8:54 pm | Paralympics New Zealand

The 42-year-old Kiwi had earlier executed a calm and composed first run, handling the demanding conditions with aplomb to clock 1:08.64 — within 0.86 of a podium spot. More >>

Peters Takes Sixth In Men’s Super-G Sitting At Milano Cortina 2026

Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 8:37 am | Paralympics New Zealand

Defending champion Jesper Pedersen of Norway, who claimed gold in the Men’s Downhill Sitting two days earlier, settled for silver in 1:13.80, with Andrew Kurka of the USA clinching bronze a further 0.15 seconds adrift. More >>

Peters Opens Milano Cortina 2026 Campaign With Downhill Fifth

Sunday, 8 March 2026, 5:50 am | Paralympics New Zealand

Peters continues his quest at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games when he competes in the Men’s Super-G Sitting on Monday 9 March. More >>

Corey Peters Launches NZ Paralympic Team Quest At Milano Cortina 2026

Saturday, 7 March 2026, 3:45 pm | Paralympics New Zealand

Corey competes in the Men’s Downhill Sitting event following the completion of the Men's Downhill Vision Impaired (VI) and Men's Downhill Standing events on Saturday 7 March (VI is scheduled from 10.50pm). More >>

NZ Paralympic Team Duo Ready To Shine At Milano Cortina 2026

Friday, 6 March 2026, 9:36 am | Paralympics New Zealand

New Zealand’s highly experienced Para alpine skiing duo Paralympian #158 Adam Hall MNZM and #188 Corey Peters MNZM will proudly represent their country at Milano Cortina 2026. More >>

Paralympics New Zealand Honoured To Secure Two PARA SPORT Awards

Saturday, 15 November 2025, 2:22 pm | Paralympics New Zealand

The successful campaign focused on Kiwi Paralympians as elite athletes, using their real-life experiences to challenge the way disability is often talked about. More >>

Johnson Defies A Challenging Year To Take A Brilliant World Cup Bronze Medal

Thursday, 30 October 2025, 8:02 pm | Paralympics New Zealand

Leading the qualifiers with a total score of 631.8 to advance to the eight-strong final, Johnson, the Paralympic champion in the R4 event at Athens 2004, sat joint fifth after the first stage of the final with a total of 52.0. More >>

Milano Cortina 2026 NZ Paralympic Team Farewelled At Government House

Thursday, 23 October 2025, 4:40 pm | Paralympics New Zealand

Paralympics New Zealand CEO Greg Warnecke welcomed more than 80 special guests at the official residence of the Governor-General of New Zealand with TVNZ presenter Simon Dallow acting as Master of Ceremonies for the formal part of the evening. More >>

Paralympics New Zealand And Harvey Norman Renew Long-Term Partnership

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 8:38 am | Paralympics New Zealand

Harvey Norman has made a significant contribution to the NZPT over the years through its corporate fundraising programme, generating essential funds to support New Zealand Paralympians competing at the Paralympic Games. More >>

History Maker Hall Joined By Defending Champion Peters On NZ Paralympic Team For Milano Cortina 2026

Thursday, 3 July 2025, 6:18 pm | Paralympics New Zealand

Hall is set to match the landmark achievement of fellow Kiwis – Paralympian #4 Graham Condon QSM and Paralympian #148 Michael Johnson MNZM as a six-time Paralympian. The 37-year-old Dunedin-born Para athlete is the first New Zealand Para athlete to ... More >>

Bupa Commits To Long Term Partnership With Paralympics New Zealand

Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 10:29 am | Paralympics New Zealand

Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) is thrilled to announce Bupa New Zealand as an Official Partner for the next three years. The partnership further cements the relationship between PNZ and the aged care and retirement village provider after Bupa partnered ... More >>

Macpac To Supply Kit For NZ Paralympic Team At Milano Cortina 2026

Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 10:17 am | Paralympics New Zealand

With the same design philosophy Macpac uses to equip explorers, mountaineers and adventurers, every item has been carefully selected to support the Para athletes’ needs as they aim to perform with pride for New Zealand at Milano Cortina 2026. More >>

Sharman And Scott-Vincent Receive Order Of Merit Pins From IPC President

Friday, 23 May 2025, 9:54 am | Paralympics New Zealand

Established in 2001, PNZ recognises individuals who have given outstanding service to the organisation and Paralympic sport by awarding them a PNZ Order of Merit. More >>

IPC President Andrew Parsons Set For Historic Aotearoa New Zealand Tour

Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 10:29 am | Paralympics New Zealand

Connecting with key strategic partners to help harness the power of the Paralympic Movement and contribute real change to Aotearoa New Zealand, Parsons will participate in a jam-packed schedule once arriving in Auckland on Wednesday (21 May) morning. More >>

Matthew Britz And Wojtek Czyz Receive Paralympian Pins

Monday, 14 April 2025, 12:37 pm | Paralympics New Zealand

Numbered pins are presented to every Paralympianwho represents New Zealand at the Paralympic Games with Matthew and Wojtek making their Paralympic debuts at Paris 2024. More >>

Jane Stevens Announced As Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Chef De Mission

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 11:13 am | Paralympics New Zealand

At Beijing 2022 the NZ Paralympic Team enjoyed its best performance at a Paralympic Winter Games for 20 years as the Team brought home four medals – one gold, two silver and one bronze medal. More >>

Para Equestrian Rider Louise Duncan Receives Her Paralympian Pin

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 3:26 pm | Paralympics New Zealand

Louise, a Para equestrian rider who appeared at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games aboard her mount Showcase BC, received the pin – which is presented to every Paralympianwho represents New Zealand at the Paralympic Games. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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