http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz en-us Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:49:23 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/post/170917/call-for-committee-members-and-notice-of-2026-agm/ Join our committee and create impact through sport and inclusion.Nominations are now open to join the Disability Sport & Recreation Hawke’s Bay Committee.We’re looking for people who want to contribute their skills, experience and perspective to an organisation working to enhance the lives of disabled people through sport and active recreation.We’re particularly interested in hearing from people with experience or skills in:🔹 Cultural knowledge and perspective🔹 Treasurer/financia... Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:37:23 +1200 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/#post170917 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/post/170824/waves-conference-2026-beyond-the-pool/ On Wednesday 26 August  2026 DSRHB's Brandon Clark delivered a powerful message about the far reaching impacts our swimming programmes have had, currently have, and will continue to have for our members. Brandon shared his informative, engaging and emotive presentation with fellow attendees of the Waves conference in Tāmaki Makaurau, hosted by Recreation Aotearoa - Te Whai Oranga. To find out more about these programmes and what was discussed in the presentation, please download the pdf.... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:28:42 +1200 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/#post170824 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/post/169421/sam-member-story/ If there’s one thing you need to know about Sam Lea, it’s that he loves giving things a go.It doesn’t matter what category it fits into; sport, music, art, dancing, drumming, museums, libraries; if there’s something new to try, Sam is ready to give it a crack. And if it doesn’t work out? He’ll be ready to move on to the next adventure. “Just do it,” Sam says when asked what advice he’d give another disabled person wanting to get into sport. “Don’t let not knowing how t... Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:15:07 +1200 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/#post169421 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/post/169354/amy-member-story/ For 17-year-old Amy, sport is about much more than being active. It is about friendship, trying new things, building confidence and, most importantly, having a place where she can be herself. Amy lives in Hawke’s Bay with her mum, Laura, and their beloved cat and dog. Laura describes Amy as funny, silly and caring, while Amy says that she loves Lego, colouring, puzzles, diamond dots and getting involved in all sorts of activities. Amy has Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare genetic conditi... Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:58:17 +1200 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/#post169354 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/post/167056/astella-member-story/ Meet AstellaAt 20 years old, Astella is embracing new opportunities and looking ahead to an exciting future.Having used a powerchair her whole life, she recently completed a course in Media and Design and is now preparing to study Business Studies. She's also celebrating another exciting milestone - learning to drive after receiving a modified vehicle. "I'm super excited," she says.... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:39:31 +1200 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/#post167056 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/post/166339/amy-sutton-dsrhb-member-story/ Amy Sutton has always loved being part of the action. Raised on a family farm and later a citrus orchard in Gisborne alongside her two brothers, she spent her childhood outdoors - walking dogs, feeding animals, joining in games, and embracing every opportunity to have a go.Now 34, Amy lives at Hohepa Hawke's Bay after moving there when she was 20 and just finishing school. Amy says she was lucky to be welcomed into the Hohepa community and is very happy there, “living my best life”.... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/#post166339 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/post/166447/cam-bartle-member-story/ For Hawke's Bay youngster Cam Bartle, 13, being able to take part in sport is something he never takes for granted.Diagnosed during a routine 19-week scan with a complex heart condition, Cam was born with only half a heart, positioned on the opposite side of his chest. Since then, his life has been shaped by remarkable strength and resilience. He has undergone four open-heart surgeries, the first when he was just five days old, and spent years travelling to hospital appointments alongside his fa... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:33:48 +1200 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/#post166447 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/post/166440/georgia-taylor-member-story/ Georgia is 15 years old and attends Havelock North High School. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and loves being around her pets. Georgia lives with her mum, dad and older sister and has a dog and two cats, who are a big part of family life.... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:46:04 +1200 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/#post166440 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/post/166460/nathan-taylor-member-story/ ... Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/#post166460