Attitude

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is a monster day for Kiwis competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

It kicks off with William Stedman in the Men's T36 long jump...a 5am NZ start time but well worth getting up to catch coverage on TVNZ.

Will secured silver in the Kobe Para Athletics World Championships earlier this year.

Overnight medal success for Kiwi Paralympic cyclist Anna Taylor with a silver medal in
Women’s C4 3000m Individual Pursuit final.
Also in the velodrome, Paralympic debutant Devon Briggs raced despite a fractured sacrum and dislocated coccyx and only narrowly missed a place in the bronze medal race of the Men’s C3 3000m Individual Pursuit.

Watch TVNZ coverage today as five NZ Paralympic Team athletes compete across five different sports on day three of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games (Saturday-Sunday 31 August-1 September)

Attitude wishes Ben a speedy recovery following an untimely accident that left him with concussion and having to withdraw from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

We won gold! 🥇
A massive 450,000 viewers tuned in to watch Grit & Glory on Saturday night - a huge result for TVNZ and our funders NZ On Air! 🎬

It goes to prove that there is still a significant audience across linear and demand for local content. Audiences love to champion fellow Kiwis - in this case our terrific Paralympians!

Grit & Glory is streaming on TVNZ+. Meet the athletes then tune in from Thursday for coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, across TVNZ channels.

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/grit-glory/episodes/s1-e1

Attitude encourages people from the wider disability community to think about who deserves recognition for their work. There are so many unsung heroes within the disability community who deserve to be included in these prestigious awards.

So go on...nominate someone!
Nominations close 26th August.
https://nzawards.org.nz/nominate/

'Four Go Flatting' Attitude's new entertaining, amusing and highly relatable series launches on TVNZ1 (7:30pm September 9) and will be streamed on TVNZ+.
'Four Go Flatting' follows the classic rite of passage of four young men (with intellectual disabilities) who are moving out of home to live independently... no parents, no rules.
Attitude joined Conor, Henry, Mitch, and Jesse for five weeks and captured the highs and lows of their newfound independence.
What could possibly go wrong?

Attitude is thrilled to learn that Tupou Neiufi will compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. We followed her quest for selection for a documentary special Grit & Glory. We will keep followers posted!

We had the pleasure of being able to show Balmoral Primary our new season of The Kids of Kōrero Lane today! The kids loved it and we loved being there to teach them NZSL and give away some movie vouchers. 🥰 Ka pai Balmoral Primary!

Huge congrats to Down For Love series one star Libby Hunsdale and 'Poppy' crew for their success at the Cannes Film Festival!

Linda Niccol’s Poppy has won the Cannes Ecrans Seniors competition at an annual competitive film screening organised by the city and the Cannes Seniors Club, during the Cannes Film Festival ✨

Announced in le film français, the films were selected by Bernard Bories, president of Cinéma des Antipodes which screens New Zealand and Australian films in an annual showcase at St Tropez.

Poppy received a trophy from a jury of cinephiles headed by French director Emmanuelle Dubergey.

Poppy is the story of a young woman with Down syndrome who refuses to be defined by disability and determines to pursue her dream to be a motor mechanic. The jury noted the moving, fresh and dynamic story and its luminescent and powerful lead actress.

We are delighted to have launched our latest series of Kids of Kōrero Lane!

The series is based on a group of Kiwi kids - some deaf, some hearing - who set off on adventures in the neighbourhood and learn about diversity and acceptance.

Amazing to have support with this billboard campaign from the legends at VAST Billboards - we are very grateful for showcasing this series to the country!

And a big thank you for the continued support from NZ On Air

Really awesome to see Sarah Morrell, a contributor from our last season, start a disability consulting business. Make sure to follow and like the Access For Success page to see more!

Life-Changing Infusions for Morquio Type IV Sarah Morrell has a rare genetic condition called Morquio type IV (mucopolysaccharidosis ) This means she is missing an enzyme that removes the toxins that b...

We had the honour this week of going to Gladstone Primary and showing the students our new season of The Kids of Kōrero Lane! We were most impressed by the enthusiasm for learning NZSL and we were able to give away some double movie passes to some students. Check out the students signing the NZ National Anthem. Awesome mahi Gladstone Primary!👌

Special thanks to Peyton (Kiri) for coming out and teaching the year 1 students to sign. 🩷
Gladstone Primary Community Group

The Kids of Kōrero Lane series 2 is screening now....win a double movie pass!
Everyday we'll post a clip of Doug teaching a sign, as featured in the episodes. First 3 people to learn the sign of the day and post yourself doing the sign each day; either to your feed or your story will win a movie pass. Tag us in the post so we can see it.
Get your friends, family, colleagues, classmates, team mates and more involved!
A family pass will be awarded to the most creative video too. We can't wait to see you all learning New Zealand Sign Language.

Season Two of The Kids of Kōrero Lane is officially LIVE!

To watch on TVNZ+, click this link below;
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/the-kids-of-korero-lane

To watch internationally, head to our YouTube;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0suf4alDwvE&list=PLAPx32oh7H1p1lq66VF7Gohyqvnue_88m

As champions of Starjam we're thrilled to spread the news that the not-for-profit organisation has raised $178,000, ensuring they can maintain their workshops gigs and events for young people with disabilities (Jammers). Starjam allows jammers to unleash their creative potential through the magic of music, dance and performance.

StarJam needs on-going support. Please donate at https://save-starjam.raiselysite.com.

Every contribution has a significant impact on the lives of these Tamariki and Rangitahi.