PAWGUST NZ : PAWGUST 2025 (Cause Page)

How far will you walk

to help raise more Guide Dogs for Kiwis who are blind or low vision.

Or choose your own distance.

Changing Lives, One Guide Dog at a Time

For Kiwis who are blind or have low vision, a Guide Dog offers so much more than mobility, they bring confidence, freedom, and the chance to live life on their own terms.

Training a Guide Dog takes time, dedication, and expert care, and it costs approximately $175,000 to breed, raise, and maintain just one. With no government funding, we rely entirely on the kindness and support of people like you to keep our program running.

Blind Low Vision NZ is dedicated to supporting Kiwis who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision to live the life they choose.

How it works

1. Sign up

It's FREE and you don't need a dog to PAWticipate! Simply, choose to walk or run and set your target (60km, 100km or 125km).

2. Howl it out loud

Share your fundraising page. Ask family, friends and workmates to sponsor your challenge and raise funds for Blind Low Vision NZ.

3. Get Active

Walk or run throughout August (with or without a dog) and feel PAWsome knowing you are supPAWting Blind Low Vision NZ.

Meet Laura and Ryder

After losing her vision at 30, Christchurch-based mum-of-two Laura Kelmere found freedom and confidence again with the help of her Guide Dog, Ryder. Trained through Blind Low Vision NZ, Ryder is more than a guide, he’s Laura’s loyal companion and everyday support.

Perks that’ll make your tail wag

Fundraising page

Once you register, we’ll automatically set up a fundraising page for you or your team, making it quick, easy, and secure for supporters to sponsor you.

Digital Resources

You’ll get a handy toolkit filled with resources, including shareable graphics to help you spread the word on social media.

Exclusive Merch

As your fundraising total climbs, you’ll unlock exclusive rewards, like a limited-edition t-shirt, dog bandana, and beanie, all sent your way as a thank-you for your support.

Get started today

About Us

Blind Low Vision NZ is a leading charity dedicated to empowering Kiwis who are blind or low vision. We provide a wide range of support, services, and resources designed to enhance independence and enrich the lives of those living with vision loss. With a commitment to inclusion and accessibility, Blind Low Vision NZ is here to ensure that every New Zealander with vision loss has the opportunity to thrive.