Stay up to date with BLENNZ's latest news, community stories, and events. Here's what's happening across our network and your region.
Kia mōhio koe ki ngā kawepūrongo hou, ngā kōrero hapori, me ngā kaupapa e haere ake nei a BLENNZ. Kimihia ngā mahi o te whatumanawa me tō rohe.
What's on recently at BLENNZ
Homai Station reopens with blind and low vision in mind
Homai Station reopens with blind and low vision in mind
Last month Homai Station reopened with a safer way to access the station following the closure of two pedestrian level crossings.
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LEGO Braille Bricks
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NAS – Functional Sensory Assessment
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Pukekohe Awhi whānau group
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DOM team complete the BEL’s training
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Developing essential gross motor and sports skills
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Victoria University School of Music therapists present a Music Therapy session to our BLENNZ learners
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Change of Leadership at BLENNZ
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Latest news
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The National Assessment Service (NAS) visit to BLENNZ Wellington
The National Assessment Service (NAS) responded to a request by the BLENNZ Wellington team, to undertake assessment locally for six ākonga.
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A journey with the Auckland South Team
2025 has been a very stable year for the Auckland South Team. The team focus for professional development has been structured literacy pedagogy and programmes.
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BLENNZ NAS Visit Brings Valuable Insights
In early September, the Napier/Wairoa team proudly hosted a three-day visit from the BLENNZ National Assessment Service (NAS).
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BLENNZ Athletics event at AUT Stadium
On 10 October, BLENNZ learners took part in the BLENNZ Athletics Event held at the AUT Millennium Stadium in Rosedale on the North Shore.
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Upcoming events
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Challenge Accepted: Adapted Sports and Recreation
Tuesday 6th – Friday 9th May
For Years 7-8
The Challenge Accepted course at BLENNZ Homai Campus (May 6-9, 2025) offers adapted sports for Years 7-8 learners, enhancing confidence, inclusion, and self-advocacy. It covers local recreation opportunities, fu… -
Discover Music
Tuesday 25th – Friday 28th February
For Years 4 to 6
This BLENNZ course offers ākonga and their whānau the chance to explore various musical instruments, learn daily living skills, and engage in adapted sports. -
Future Planning Course
Tuesday 18th – Friday 21st March
For Years 11-12
The Future Planning Course for Years 11-12 at BLENNZ, held from March 18-21, 2025, helps ākonga transition beyond school. It includes career exploration, blindsport, youth law, and CV writing.
Latest stories
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Outing with a guide dog
A group of secondary-aged ākonga went on a train trip to Blind Low Vision NZ Mobility Centre.
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Exploring the Community
Orientation and Mobility provides opportunities for our ākonga to safely explore their environments. We have extended their skills from navigating safe pathways to also planning and managing the ‘how’s’ of these expeditions.
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Making social skills learning explicit
Visual impairment can limit natural social skill development through observation. Learn how targeted instruction & activities help students like Laura build essential social understanding for lasting relationships.