Gary Veenstra, RNZFB Child and Family social worker talks about providing opportunities for all young people to leave home and live independently. Gary talks about the importance of thinking ahead… Read more
Partner agencies
Immersion Courses
Immersion Courses and residential services are available at the Homai campus and may also be available off-site. These cater for ākonga and whānau/family from birth to 21 years. Immersion Courses… Read more
Developmental Orientation and Mobility (DOM)
“Kia ora and welcome to the BLENNZ Developmental Orientation & Mobility (DOM) page. DOM is a Specialist Service – like OT and physio – that school students who have Vision… Read more
Education Act Consultation
Education Minister Hekia Parata is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say on proposed changes that will help shape the future of the education system. This online consultation is open and… Read more
The Marrakesh Treaty
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment are seeking feedback about the Marrakesh Treaty before Friday 26th February 2016, at 5pm. “The Marrakesh Treaty is an international treaty that aims… Read more
Achromotopsia
Achromatopsia is a non-progressive and hereditary visual disorder which is characterized by decreased vision, light sensitivity, and the absence of color vision. In the U.S. it affects about 1 in every 33,000 people.
Hamilton Sensory Resource Centre opening
BLENNZ Hamilton was officially opened on Wednesday 28th October as part of the Sensory Resource Centre at Hamilton North School. ‘Three specialist education providers have opened a shared centre on… Read more
Te Whāriki
Te Whāriki is the Ministry of Education’s early childhood curriculum policy statement. All early childhood education services are required to deliver a curriculum that empowers young children to be confident… Read more
Our partners
BLENNZ works closely with a number of partner agencies. Albinism Trust Albinism Trust is a voluntary not for profit group dedicated to all New Zealanders with Albinism. They collaborate with Australian and… Read more
BLENNZ Northland – Meet our fantastic team
Kia ora and welcome to BLENNZ Northland. We are fortunate to have four RTV’s in our 2015 team; Kate Mabbett (Manager), who remains .6 while she completes her final year… Read more
