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Pigs Might Fly- But Guide Dog Puppies Do!
Wednesday, 3 July 2002, 10:58 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
Upper North Island guide dog puppies are soon to have the ride of their lives when they complete a scenic aeroplane flight over Auckland with their puppy walkers in tow. More >>
Disability Allowances Insufficient
Wednesday, 26 June 2002, 3:58 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
Royal New Zealand Foundation For The Blind Says Disability Allowances Insufficient To Meet The True Cost Of Blindness More >>
Pilot course gives sight-impaired people power
Friday, 7 June 2002, 10:41 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
On June 14, eight blind and sight-impaired individuals will be the first graduates of the new Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind adaptive technology computer course. More >>
Lending your eyes and ears
Tuesday, 4 June 2002, 10:23 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
Have you ever wondered how would you communicate if you had limited hearing and sight? More >>
Guide Dog street appeal success thanks support
Friday, 17 May 2002, 11:46 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
Thanks to more than 3000 volunteers nationwide and public generosity the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind has more than met its target for the Guide Dog Appeal street collections. More >>
Join The New Recruits!
Wednesday, 10 April 2002, 5:19 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
If you've ever wanted to get involved in a great cause then look no further than this year's annual Guide Dog Appeal. More >>
Keep an eye out for guide dogs with buckets
Thursday, 14 March 2002, 11:21 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
Keep an eye out for guide dogs with collection buckets - the Guide Dog Appeal is on again! More >>
Blind Week Results
Tuesday, 18 December 2001, 5:09 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
The Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind has raised $1,056,323 from the Blind Week appeal, beating the one million dollar mark! More >>
New Technology Tells Blind People the Way to Go
Tuesday, 11 December 2001, 1:11 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
The convergence of two technologies is set to create an invaluable tool hich will empower blind and sight impaired New Zealanders, giving them greater security and independence. More >>
Eye Checks Part of Diabetes Management
Thursday, 15 November 2001, 12:58 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
The Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind (RNZFB) is encouraging all people with diabetes to have regular eye checks. More >>
Don't Loose An Eye Over Guy Fawkes!
Monday, 5 November 2001, 11:53 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
The Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind (RNZFB) is warning New Zealanders not to loose an eye over this year's Guy Fawkes. More >>
Aged Care Funding Better Spent On Prevention
Monday, 10 September 2001, 1:06 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
The additional $11 million that the Ministry of Health has announced it is allocating to rest homes and dementia care homes each year would be better spent elsewhere says Gordon Sanderson, Chairman of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) ... More >>
Announcing The 40th Blind Week Appeal!
Tuesday, 28 August 2001, 4:10 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
Preparations for this year's Blind Week Appeal are well underway, for the 40th year in a row! More >>
Foundation For The Blind Chairman's Award Winner
Monday, 30 July 2001, 10:40 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
Every year over 6,000 individuals donate their time as volunteers to the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind (RNZFB). If valued at $10 an hour that would equate to $6 million. More >>
Blind Bowlers Defending Titles At World Champs
Thursday, 12 July 2001, 2:05 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
Kiwi blind and sight-impaired lawn bowlers are off to defend their titles at the International Blind Bowling Association's Seventh World Championships in Scotland August 6 - 17. More >>
Guide Dog Appeal Raises Over $370,000
Monday, 9 July 2001, 9:49 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
Since the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind's (RNZFB) Guide Dog Appeal in April, 36 new guide dog teams have been matched. Matching guide dogs to owners is a highly technical process that ensures the team is compatible and will work well ... More >>
Blind Trust Is Not Part Of Royal Blind Foundation
Thursday, 5 July 2001, 11:49 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
The Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind is asking media to help it get the message out to the community that when people give to the Blind Trust they are NOT supporting the Foundation. More >>
Blind Student Struggling To Study After Fall
Monday, 2 July 2001, 2:18 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
The Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind (RNZFB) says it is terribly important that people managing building sites and road works consider the potential for accidents by people who are blind or sight impaired. More >>
Blind decide their future
Tuesday, 26 June 2001, 5:35 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
Blind and sight-impaired people are deciding the future governance of the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind. More >>
Scuba diving and rock climbing helps blind
Thursday, 21 June 2001, 5:58 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
Scuba diving and rock climbing helps blind and sight impaired youth to decide on careers More >>
