Find out about BLENNZ – read our vision, history and see who is on our Board of Trustees. Get to know our staff and our partner agencies. We have documentation including our charter, annual reports and our school Term dates.
Referrals to BLENNZ can come from a number of sources. Referrals can be made by parents, whānau, families, teachers, ophthalmologists, health professionals, the Blind Foundation or Ministry of Education and must have parent/caregiver consent.
Technology provides vital tools that support learning, and helps fulfil the expectation that all learners have full access to the curriculum. There is a variety of options available that includes both mainstream and assistive technologies.
Latest Blog Stories
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September 11, 2024Are you looking for a fulfilling way to spend your time while making a difference? Blind Low Vision Education Network NZ Whangārei need you! Join us as a volunteer where... Read more -
August 8, 2024This year the DOM team completed the BELS training over two sessions based at Homai in Auckland. This was such a great opportunity for our DOM team to come together... Read more
Vacancies
We are often looking to employ new staff to join the team at BLENNZ. If you think this sounds like you, visit our vacancies page for more information about positions we currently have advertised around the country.
BLENNZ 2024 School Term Dates
Term 1
- Starts Wednesday 31 January
- Ends Friday 12 April
Term 2
- Starts Monday 29 April
- Ends Friday 5 July
Term 3
- Starts Monday 22 July
- Ends Friday 27 September
Term 4
- Starts Monday 14 October
- Ends Tuesday 17 December
BLENNZ YouTube Channel
This is where we showcase some of what is happening at BLENNZ. We have a number of videos related to student learning that cover a range of ages and curriculum areas. We also have clips from parents and educators sharing their experiences. It is also a great ‘go to’ space for information about resources and technology.
Websites to visit
Kāpō Māori
PVI
Blind Citizens NZ
Blind Low Vision NZ
Deafblind Association
Inclusive Education
Albinism Trust
Parent to Parent
Ministry of Health NZ
