Research, Papers and Links. Helping children, young people and families towards brighter futures. Research, Papers and Links. We work for and with children, young people and families to relieve suffering, release potential, promote family functioning, reduce disparities in New Zealand society, reduce crime and violence and break the cycle of disadvantage. We do this through life-changing programmes that we develop, establish and manage.

Founded by Olympic champion Sir Murray Halberg in 1963 our mission is to enhance the lives of physically disabled New Zealanders by enabling them to participate in sport and recreation. Help change the lives of physically disabled New Zealanders.

Fund Raise for Mobility Dogs. Apply for a Mobility Dog. Check out this great video about Puppies in Prison at Springhill Correctional Facility - these guys do a great job with our puppies. Dogs give meaning to prison life. Article featured in the NZ Herald.

The Ship Spirit of New Zealand. A word from the Chairman. Hyundai - Principal Corporate Partner. Our Mascot - Captain Baggywrinkle. A typical day onboard Spirit. Fees and help with funding. LOGIN - Spirit School Co-ordinators.

Creating outstanding leaders in education. SpringboardTrust connects school principals with business mentors, enhancing their leadership and planning skills, achieving better educational outcomes for schools and their students, and dramatically improving life skills for young New Zealanders. Our programmes provide school principals with essential professional development.

The Halberg Awards are proudly brought to you by the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation. It would all be impossible without the help from our sponsors.