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Summer in the Hutt: Fun Day with the Dreamcatchers

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Tara on trampoline

About Us

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Community and Support

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Guide Dog Services

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Daily Living Skills

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Male client with white cane

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Client Karen and her partner are walking through the Auckland Domain on a bright day, she holds a white cane in one hand and his arm in her other.

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Guiding Others

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Sally at work

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Resources

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News, Events and Stories

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Buy Equipment - Vision Store

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Governance

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White cane at pedestrian crossing

Ophthalmic Referral

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Help train more guide dogs for Kiwis with vision loss

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Tactile Travel and Tech with Chantelle Griffiths

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Get moving this August with PAWGUST, a fitness challenge where every step helps raise funds for guide dogs in Aotearoa.</p>


Take the PAWGUST Challenge

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Helping raise more guide dogs, one step at a time.

<h3>National Volunteer Week 14 &#8211; 20 June</h3>
<p>From Monday to Friday this week, we’ll be spotlighting one of our incredible volunteers.</p>


Read about The Big Shout Out 2026 here.

June is Big Shout Out Month!

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<h2 class="h-md">Register with Blind Low Vision NZ</h2>
<p>Blind Low Vision NZ provides support and services to people of all ages across Aotearoa, New Zealand.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know needs support due to vision loss, you can register to join below.</p>
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Register with Blind Low Vision NZ

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<p>If you or someone you know is blind, deafblind or has low vision there are a number of ways we can help.</p>


Discover our services

How we help

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<p>There are various ways you can support the kaupapa (cause). Every bit of support, no matter how small, makes a difference.</p>
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Ways to Support Us

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<p>Find information on eye conditions, guiding others, maintaining your eye health, using accessible technology and tips for living with vision loss.</p>
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Discover our resources

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Information and Resources

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