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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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 Jan reopening 6 Jan 2025, otherwise office hours are as follows:
Whanganui: Closed 20 Dec to 3 Jan reopening 6 Jan 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday to Thursday.
New Plymouth: Closed 20 Dec to 3 Jan reopening 6 Jan 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Wellington: Closed 20 Dec to 3 Jan reopening 6 Jan 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 Jan reopening 6 Jan 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 Jan reopening 6 Jan 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Dunedin: Closed 20 Dec to 3 Jan reopening 6 Jan 2025, 8.30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Invercargill: Closed 20 Dec to 3 Jan reopening 6 Jan 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.

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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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