Donate now or create a regular gift

When you donate to Special Olympics New Zealand, you are gifting a child or adult with an intellectual disability the joy of competition, the thrill of achievement, the long-term benefits of physical activity, and a sense of belonging.

Through Special Olympics, athletes are empowered to be leaders in society. They’re given opportunities to learn skills that transcend the playing field. Athletes hold jobs, go to school, and are active members in their communities.

Every dollar donated is used to help support athletes and provide the programmes and services to best meet their needs. You can choose between a one-off donation, or choose a regular gift. 

You can also donate to the Special Olympics New Zealand Foundation 

Whilst many donations made are used to help fund programmes and services throughout the year, we also welcome donations from people to help ensure the long term sustainability of Special Olympics in New Zealand for the long term. Support for the foundation is used to create a long term endowment ensuring gifts are set aside for the future benefit of athletes. The Trustees can also assist clubs in investing significant donations on their behalf. For more information on the Foundation, please contact Chris Green at donate@sonzf.org.nz or visit www.sonzf.org.nz.

But that's not all! Every personal donation over $5 is eligible for a tax deduction, which allows you to claim 33% back from the IRD for every dollar you donate. Simply hold onto the receipt we e-mail you and use that when you do your tax return.