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Highest Needs Review
The Government is committed to ensuring all children and young people can access high-quality education and receive the support they need to succeed in education. It is important that education… Read more
The University of Auckland’s School of Psychology seeks research participants
Research Information Persons with visual impairment rely on other senses for perceptual access to the world. Does this mean that these other senses become more acute? Does this mean that… Read more
Healthier Home Learning – Linewize webinar series for families
Linewize are holding a series of free webinars for families about home learning. This is an opportunity for parents and whanau to get support around navigating the online learning environment…. Read more
LEGO® Braille Bricks
BLENNZ is excited to be an official partner of the LEGO Foundation and the LEGO® Braille Bricks toolkit. The LEGO® Braille Bricks concept is a play-based methodology that teaches braille… Read more
Staying safe after an earthquake
After the 7.1 earthquake that rocked most of New Zealand at 2.27 a.m. there has been information communicated at different times, including warning of coastal areas about possible tsunamis. Check… Read more
BLENNZ Board of Trustees – Casual vacancy for an elected trustee
A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative. The board has decided to fill the vacancy by selection. If 10% or more eligible… Read more
Visit by the National Assessment Service to Napier
The National Assessment Service went to Napier in early September 2019. This was particularly timely, as four early childhood ākonga were transitioning to school. It has been lovely to see many of the recommendations… Read more
Our new space in Pukekohe
BLENNZ is pleased to announce that a new Visual Resource Centre together with a satellite classroom provision of the Homai Campus School, will open at Tamaoho Primary School in Pukekohe… Read more
ZoomPals Hui online Immersion course
This year has been challenging for the Immersion team as we responded to the challenges presented by the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns (nationally and Auckland-wide). We have seen these challenges as an opportunity to grow and develop Immersion courses; trying new… Read more
