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Scoop
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Bupa Commits To Long Term Partnership With Paralympics New Zealand
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) is thrilled to announce Bupa New Zealand as an Official Partner for the next three years. The partnership further cements the relationship between PNZ and the aged care and retirement village provider after Bupa partnered with PNZ to support the NZ Paralympic Team for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Bupa's values of supporting inclusion and access for all, align perfectly with those of PNZ and will help shine a light on the power of Para sport to transform lives. PNZ CEO Greg Warnecke said: 'We are delighted to welcome back Bupa as an Official Partner to Paralympics New Zealand and the NZ Paralympic Team. Bupa have already shown their commitment to supporting Para sport globally, and this will further solidify our partnership to grow the Paralympic Movement in Aotearoa New Zealand. 'It is always important for Paralympics New Zealand to partner with organisations that share our vision, and we look forward to working together to create greater awareness of Para sport opportunities for people with a disability throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.' Bupa New Zealand Managing Director Pedro Sanchez said: 'We're incredibly proud to commit to a long-term partnership with Paralympics New Zealand. 'Para athletes represent the very best of human spirit – people who have faced challenges and risen to perform at the highest level. Their stories inspire our people, our residents, and our communities. 'We're honoured to stand alongside Paralympics New Zealand as a strong local partner, helping champion equity, mental and physical wellbeing, and the power of sport to change lives,' he said. About the NZ Paralympic Team NZ Paralympic Team strives to challenge perceptions towards disability, showcasing high performance athletes who prove anything is possible. Since Tel Aviv 1968 Paralympic Games, 237 New Zealand Paralympians have been part of New Zealand Paralympic Teams competing at 27 Paralympic Games (15 summer and 12 winter) winning a staggering 245 medals (210 in summer and 35 in winter). About Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) Paralympics New Zealand is the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) for New Zealand. We are a charity and our overall vision is 'Transforming lives through Para sport'. As a member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), we are part of a worldwide social change movement, which uses the power of sport to positively influence community perceptions of disabled people and to promote a more diverse and inclusive society. To do this, we support and celebrate the achievements of Para athletes at international and national competitions all year round. Every two years, we lead New Zealand teams to the Paralympic Games. We also work in the local community to advocate for sport to become more accessible for disabled people and to support the creation of more systems and programmes to enable participation in Para sport. Our funding comes from a mix of public donations, fundraisers, philanthropic partners, commercial partners, plus government and community grants, which together make our Para sport, community and advocacy programmes possible. To find out more about us, please visit about us: To support Paralympics New Zealand click here: Join the conversation on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Scoop
17-06-2025
- Business
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Macpac To Supply Kit For NZ Paralympic Team At Milano Cortina 2026
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) is delighted to unveil Macpac as the official apparel supplier of the NZ Paralympic Team for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games (6-15 March 2026). The iconic New Zealand-based brand, which specialises in technical outdoor apparel and equipment, will kit out the NZ Paralympic Team, including high tech insulation, outerwear and rainwear. With the same design philosophy Macpac uses to equip explorers, mountaineers and adventurers, every item has been carefully selected to support the Para athletes' needs as they aim to perform with pride for New Zealand at Milano Cortina 2026. Equipping outdoor enthusiasts since 1973, Macpac was also the official apparel supplier for PNZ and the NZ Paralympic Team at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. PNZ CEO Greg Warnecke said: 'We are thrilled to announce Macpac as our apparel partner for the NZ Paralympic Team at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. Macpac is a hugely recognisable and highly respected New Zealand brand that strongly aligns with our value of excellence and demonstrates the same performance and resilience as our Para athletes do, in reaching the pinnacle of their sport. 'We are delighted to partner with Macpac for a second successive Paralympic Winter Games and our Paralympians and support staff at the Paralympic Winter Games will benefit from Macpac's quality products, all with a strong connection to home.' Macpac Managing Director Cathy Seaholme said: 'We're incredibly proud to once again support Paralympics New Zealand and the NZ Paralympic Team. PNZ share our spirit of determination under pressure, grit in the face of adversity and an ability to adapt, persist and perform no matter the challenge, values which deeply resonate with Macpac. It's a privilege to help them represent Aotearoa New Zealand on the world stage.' Notes: About the New Zealand Paralympic Team NZ Paralympic Team strives to challenge perceptions towards disability, showcasing high performance athletes who prove anything is possible. Since Tel Aviv 1968 Paralympic Games, 237 New Zealand Paralympians have been part of New Zealand Paralympic Teams competing at 27 Paralympic Games (15 summer and 12 winter) winning a staggering 245 medals (210 in summer and 35 in winter). About Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) Paralympics New Zealand is the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) for New Zealand. We are a charity and our overall vision is 'Transforming lives through Para sport'. As a member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), we are part of a worldwide social change movement, which uses the power of sport to positively influence community perceptions of disabled people and to promote a more diverse and inclusive society. To do this, we support and celebrate the achievements of Para athletes at international and national competitions all year round. Every two years, we lead New Zealand teams to the Paralympic Games. We also work in the local community to advocate for sport to become more accessible for disabled people and to support the creation of more systems and programmes to enable participation in Para sport. Our funding comes from a mix of public donations, fundraisers, philanthropic partners, commercial partners, plus government and community grants, which together make our Para sport, community and advocacy programmes possible.
