WELCOME TO ACHILLES INTERNATIONAL NEW ZEALAND
OUR VISION
To provide New Zealanders with disabilities the opportunity to participate alongside able-bodied athletes in local, national and international events.
Achilles International New Zealand accepts and honours the Treaty of Waitangi and the relationships between Māori and non-Māori AND follows and promotes the Code of Rights of the Health and Disabilities Commissioner.
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Tips for guiding a Visually impaired Athlete
Have you ever wanted to Guide a Athlete but not too sure how to do it? This Article written by our friends at Achilles Nashville has everything you need to know about Guiding a Visually impaired athlete! It includes very handy Tips and Tricks so you feel confident in your guiding abilities!
Anyone of any age with a disability who wants to get moving is welcome to become a member of Achilles International New Zealand.
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Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Hawkes Bay, Invercargill, Manawatu, Rotorua, Tauranga, Taupo, Wellington and Whangarei.
Members can be assisted at a wide range of running events all across NZ, and we'll match you up with the support you need.
Even if you can't spare any of your time we always need donations to keep the charity working for our athletes.