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.

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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.

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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.

 

 

 

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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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Blind Low Vision NZ Christmas Holiday Hours 2024

Northern Region

Whangarei: Closes 20th December 2024, reopens 6th January 2025
Takapuna: Closes 11th December 2024, reopens 6th January 2025
Parnell: Closes 20th December 2024, reopens 6th January 2025 (Reduced reception hours: 13th December 2024 – 13th January 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
Henderson: Closes 20th December 2024, reopens 6th January 2025
South Auckland:Closes 20th December 2024, reopens 6th January 2025
Hamilton: Closes 18th December 2024, reopens 6th January 2025
Tauranga: Closes 20th December 2024, reopens 6th January 2025
Palmerston North: Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Southern Region

All sites will be closed from 20th December 2024 to 3rd January 2025, reopening on 6th January 2025. Regular office hours are as follows:

Whanganui:Open 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday to Thursday
New Plymouth:Open 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Wellington:Open 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Gisborne: Not currently staffed – recruiting for 2025, with plans to open 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Tuesday to Friday
Napier: Open 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday to Thursday
Nelson: No administrative staff currently – recruiting for 2025, with plans to open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Christchurch:Open 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Invercargill:Open 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.

If you require assistance during the holiday season, our Contact Centre remains available to support you. Call 0800 24 33 33 or email GeneralEnquiries@Blindlowvision.org.nz.

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