Register with Blind Low Vision NZ
Blind Low Vision NZ provides support and services to people of all ages across Aotearoa, New Zealand.
If you or someone you know needs support due to vision loss, you can register to join below.
How we help
If you or someone you know is blind, deafblind or has low vision there are a number of ways we can help.
Christmas Appeal
Learn more about how your donation this Christmas can help Kiwis with vision loss like Te Awhi.
Support Us
There are various ways you can support the kaupapa (cause). Every bit of support, no matter how small, makes a difference.
Resources
Find information on eye conditions, guiding others, maintaining your eye health, using accessible technology and tips for living with vision loss.
Blind Low Vision NZ Christmas Holiday Hours 2024
Northern Region
Whangarei: Closes 20 December 2024, reopens 06 January 2025.
Takapuna: Closes 11 December 2024, reopens 06 January 2025.
Parnell: Closes 20 December 2024, reopens 06 January 2025 with reduced reception hours from 13 December 2024 – 13 January 2025 (10:00am – 2:30pm).
Henderson: Closes 20 December 2024, reopens 06 January 2025.
South Auckland:Closes 20th December 2024, reopens 6th January 2025.
Hamilton: Closes 18 December 2024, reopens 06 January 2025.
Tauranga: Closes 20 December 2024, reopens 06 January 2025.
Palmerston North: Closes 20 December 2024, reopens 06 January 2025.
Southern Region
The following sites will be closed 20 Dec to 3 January reopening 6 January 2025, otherwise office hours are as follows:
Whanganui: Closed 20 Dec to 3 January reopening 6 January 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday to Thursday.
New Plymouth: Closed 20 Dec to 3 January reopening 6 January 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Wellington: Closed 20 Dec to 3 January reopening 6 January 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Gisborne: Not currently staffed – recruiting for 2025, with plans to open from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Tuesday to Friday.
Napier: Closed 20 Dec to 3 January reopening 6 January 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday to Thursday.
Nelson: No administrative staff currently – recruiting for 2025, with plans for 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Christchurch: Closed 20 Dec to 3 January reopening 6 January 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Dunedin: Closed 20 Dec to 3 January reopening 6 January 2025, 8.30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Invercargill: Closed 20 Dec to 3 January reopening 6 January 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Equipment Solutions will dispatch last Vision Store orders on 19 December 2024 and will resume again on 6 January 2025.
Donate 1% For Good
A 1% gift in your Will can improve the lives of kiwis who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.
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