Halberg Games News

Halberg Foundation acknowledges Sir Murray Halberg (ONZ)

It is with great sadness that the Halberg Foundation acknowledges Sir Murray Halberg (ONZ) has died. He was 89.

ISPS Handa Talent Scholarship 2022

The Halberg Foundation is excited to announce our partner - ISPS Handa - will again be providing three scholarships for promising young New Zealand athletes with a physical and visual impairment.

Sky Sport Emerging Athlete Grant 2022

The Halberg Foundation is excited to confirm our partner – Sky Sport - will again be providing three scholarships for promising young New Zealand athletes with a physical and visual impairment.

Halberg Games Regional Sports Festivals Announced

The Halberg Foundation is pleased to announce a series of three regional two-day sports festivals in Christchurch, Auckland and Palmerston North this October for young people aged 8-21 years with a physical or visual impairment.

ISPS Handa Talent Scholarship 2021

The Halberg Foundation is excited to confirm our partner - ISPS Handa - will be providing scholarships for promising young physically disabled athletes in New Zealand again for another year.

Sky Sport Emerging Athlete Grant 2021

The Halberg Foundation is excited to confirm our partner – Sky Sport - will be providing two grants in 2021 for promising young physically disabled athletes in New Zealand.

Halberg Games Ready - Facebook competition terms and conditions 2021

Terms and conditions for the Halberg Games Ready Facebook competition running from Wednesday 31 March - Monday 19 April

2021 Halberg Games Update

To provide a sense of comfort for all attendees to the Halberg Games, and in the interest of ensuring that as many young people as possible attend, the Halberg Foundation will commit to refunding 100% of registration costs should Covid levels be raised or lockdown occur.

REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR 2021 HALBERG GAMES

Registrations are now open for athletes for the 2021 Halberg Games, a national three-day sports competition for physically disabled young people at King's College in Auckland from 23-25 April.

2021 Halberg Games Important Information

Read the full 2021 Halberg Games Important Information document, Terms and Conditions and Code of Conduct here.

Halberg Games New Date Announcement

The Halberg Games is a highlight on the calendar of the athletes and families who attend. Halberg is proud to host an event that provides competition, camaraderie and sporting pathways, coupled with opportunities to connect with other people with similar impairments, in a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

ISPS Handa Talent Scholarship 2019

Important information: Halberg Games 2019

The Halberg Foundation is looking forward to hosting the 2019 Halberg Games on 11-13 October at King’s College in Auckland. As you may be aware there have been a high number of measles cases reported in the last month, with a majority in the Auckland region. At this stage, the Ministry of Health has recommended event organisers do not cancel events such as concerts, sports events, festivals, or other public congregations. However, organisers are asked to liaise closely with their local DHBs and public health units for the latest advice.

Halberg Youth Council Blog

Anton Besseling shares his experience at the 2019 Halberg Games

It's your time to shine bright

A blog post from one of our Halberg Youth Council members and Team Welington Halberg Games competitor, Tristan-Perry Moananu, about his experiences at the 2018 Halberg Games.

ISPS Handa Talent Scholarship

Know your sports!

Halberg Games Athlete Masterclasses

Registrations open to athletes and volunteers for 2018 Halberg Games

Registrations are now open for the 2018 Halberg Games, a national three day sports competition for physically disabled young people at King's College in Auckland from 5-7 October.

Governor-General officially opens the Halberg Junior Disability Games

The Halberg Junior Disability Games, has been officially opened by the Governor-General, The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy during a ceremony at King’s College in Auckland today.

Halberg Youth Council announced

The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation has today announced a group of 10 for its first ever ‘Halberg Youth Council’ - a group of young leaders from around the country representing physically disabled young people.