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The Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand (ABC NZ) has 15 geographical branches around New Zealand, each governed by elected local leaders of the blind and vision impaired community.

ABC NZ branches work together to:

• Remove the obstacles to blind and vision impaired people integrating into the wider community.
• Channel members' views into lobbying of local and national government for better recognition of special needs.
• Provide opportunities for social activities and peer support.

ABC NZ - Branch Contacts

HEADQUARTERS

Chairman: To be advised

Secretary: To be advised

AUCKLAND

Chairman: Ms Karen Plimmer,  09-523-0195; karenep@xtra.co.nz

Secretary: Ms Mara Kelland; marakelland@xtra.co.nz

ROTORUA

Chairman: Mrs Kathy Dixon, 8 Egmont Road, Ngongotaha; 07-357-4760.

Secretary: Mrs Ailsa Aislabie, 36a Holland Street, Rotorua; 07-348-2765.

WAIKATO

Chairman: Mr Brian Henwood, 07-843-0485.

Secretary: to be advised.

TARANAKI

Chairman: Mrs Olwyn Thomas, 4 Carver Avenue, New Plymouth; 06-758-8818.

Secretary: Mrs Beryl Pinfold, 7 Cowling Street, New Plymouth; 06-753-3457.

GISBORNE

Chairman: Mrs Colleen Dwyer, 06-867-1449.

Secretary: Mrs Bev Langley, 296 Ormond Road, Gisborne.

HASTINGS

Chairman: Mr Maurice Cockerill.

Secretary: Mrs Jill Macdonald, 238c Warwick Road, Hastings; 06-878-7935.

NAPIER

Chairman: Mr Ken Jordan, 17/11 Oxford Street, Napier; 06-845-2558.

Secretary: Ms Lucille Whatarau, 7 Sutherland Street, Tamatea, Napier; 06-845-1724.

WANGANUI

Chairman: Mrs Margaret Seabrook, 14c Campbell Street, Wanganui; 06-348-7577.

Secretary: to be advised.

MID CENTRAL

Chairman: Mrs Doreen Neill, 39 Ellesmere Crescent, Palmerston North; 06-355-2109. 

Secretary: Mr Jonathan Godfrey, email: jonathan.godfrey@hokowhitu.gen.nz

WELLINGTON

Chairman: Mrs Lisette Jarvis; email: lisettewesseling@ihug.co.nz.

Secretary: Mr Shaun Johnson

NELSON

Chairman: Mr Ian Simpson, 167 Tasman Street, Nelson; 03-548-4212

Secretary: Mrs Annette Smith, 52 Marlborough Crescent, Richmond, Nelson; 03-544-7138.

CANTERBURY

Chairman: Mrs Dot Beard, PO Box 24-251, Eastgate Mall, Linwood, Christchurch; 03-383-0520.

Secretary: Mrs Gloria Weeks, PO Box 24-251, Eastgate Mall, Linwood, Christchurch; 03-389-3881.

SOUTH CANTERBURY

Chairman: Mr Bill Brown, Flat 1, 37 Woodlands Road, Timaru;  03-688-6645; and

Secretary: Mr John Corder, 45 Arthur  Street, Timaru;  03-353-2224

OTAGO

Chairman: Mr Dave Allen; wd8ldy@xtra.co.nz

Secretary: Ms Paula Waby, paulawaby@xtra.co.nz

SOUTHLAND

Chairman: Ms Andrea Courtney, 70 Tanner Street, Invercargill; 03-215-8315.

Secretary: Mrs Katherine Hewitt, 52 Cargill Street, Invercargill; 03-215-4547.

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