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2024 Scholarship Recipients Announced
Scholar cohort grows to 14 in 2024
2023 6th annual Jarden Presents TDF Gala Dinner - Shine on and it's a wrap!
The 2023 TDF Annual Gala Dinner shone!
Heartland Bank and The Resilience Project NZ driving better mental health in schools
Heartland Bank and The Resilience Project NZ driving better mental health in schools
Jeanette Paine appointed General Manager for Tania Dalton Foundation
The Tania Dalton Foundation Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Jeanette Paine as its new General Manager.
The Resilience Project's curriculum in schools
As 2022 dawned, bringing with it an optimism for a gradual release from the restrictions of covid,
Renee Holmes spent a long time on the road on her way to becoming a Black Fern
Renee Holmes travelled a long way to get to where she is with the Black Ferns – often with her dad, Laurie, behind the wheel of a car.
Sylvia Brunt right at home as youngest member of Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup squad
Sylvia Brunt claims she never would have imagined being part of the Black Ferns’ Rugby World Cup squad as recently as five months ago.
Could Parris Mason be our next dual-international sports star?
"It was definitely a surprise," Mason told 1News.
Zoe Crawford making waves in the pool and on the beach
Zoe Crawford is one of our epic Tania Dalton Foundation scholarship recipients
Tara Turner flourishing in northland kauri set up
Tara Turner is a quick-stepping outside back who, in common with Black Ferns' Amy Rule and Patricia Maliepo, is a recipient of the Taina Dalton Scholarship.
Pass It Forward visits New Plymouth schools
The Foundation and scholarship recipient, Parris Mason visited and delivered Pass it Forward balls to schools in her community, New Plymouth
Pass it Forward balls delivered to schools in Hamilton
The Foundation and scholarship recipient, Teri Macdonald visited and delivered Pass it Forward balls to schools in her community, Hamilton.
I still feel connected to Mum': Silver Fern Tania Dalton lives on in brave daughter
But her legacy still lives on in her 20-year-old daughter Tayla
Boost Programme ignites girls’ interest in new activities
Exposure to a range of sports has given intermediate student Maddisyn Sara both the confidence and encouragement to try new activities.
"Tania Dalton Foundation's Boost programme to get more Taupō girls active and interested "
A programme coming to Taupō next month aims to help Kiwi girls unlock their talent and be their best selves.
Southern Steel defender stops playing netball to do missionary work
One of the ANZ Premiership’s leading defenders is embarking on overseas missionary work.
NZ Youth Resilience Profile
Well over 1 in 4 of primary and intermediate school students are anxious.
Netball: Paris Lokotui takes leap to elite level like a duck to water
In the face of it water polo and netball might seem like two sports that have very little in common but multi-talented Pulse midcourter Paris Lokotui knows otherwise.
Fifita credits those in front for success
The Southern Steel has to shut down one of the ANZ Premiership’s best attacks tomorrow.
Melika Samia and Jyordanna Davey named Tania Dalton Foundation Scholarships
The Tania Dalton Foundation (TDF), created in honour of the sporting legend
Jack Gavin joins the TRP NZ team
Jack is Head Coach at Red Beach Surf Life Saving Club and amongst his many skills
Rising netballer Parris Mason finds right chemistry in capital
A triple-code New Zealand representative, Parris Mason is focusing on her blossoming netball career and an academic future, she tells Ashley Stanley.
My Story – Theresa Ngata
It humbles me and drives me to try and make the most of my opportunities.
My Story – Holly Stewart
To be selected for a scholarship from the Tania Dalton foundation means so much to me.
My Story – Ainsleyana Puleiata
The TDF scholarship to me is a “golden opportunity”.
A first for Renee Holmes
GISBORNE sportswoman Renee Holmes is the first recipient of the Tania Dalton Foundation Trustees Award
Holly Stewart passes tennis racquet to a new generation
Young tennis star Holly Stewart's first year at a US college was cut short by the global pandemic, but she's making the most of her time back home in NZ, giving back to young women with less opportunity.
Kiwi netball stars Ketz-ke fashion turn to support Tania Dalton Foundation
The hoop at the end of the netball court isn't the only goal Vika Koloto's shooting for.
Canterbury rugby stars guiding girls to the field
Some of Canterbury's champion rugby players are giving back to the game early - coaching teams on top of their work and playing commitments, so young girls have the chance to play.
The anatomy of a comeback: netball prodigy rebounds
One distressing knee injury after another would be enough to crush most young athletes, but not Ainsleyana Puleiata. The rising netball and sevens star tells Suzanne McFadden how she twice overcame the mental and physical torment - and now the black dress beckons.
Young basketballer eyes future far offshore
The future's looking bright for Junior Tall Fern Leah Mafua - pursuing a US college scholarship in basketball, and a business degree that's focused on the sea.
Tayla Dalton stuck in hoops limbo as Covid puts US college scholarship on hold
Kiwi hoops prodigy Tayla Dalton feels like she’s had the rug whipped from under her feet as she remains stuck in a Covid-enforced sporting limbo that fills her with equal parts frustration and unease.
Teri MacDonald: Tania Dalton Scholarship
Blue Diamond Teri MacDonald has been named as a 2020 scholarship recipient for the Tania Dalton Foundation
Poletti sisters moving mountains for late dad
Rivals on the rugby field, sisters Nina and Caterina Poletti will race together in the Coast to Coast - and in both, their late dad will be alongside them.
Teen Khiarna puts in the miles to make Magic
Talented teenage shooter Khiarna Williams is committed to travelling 18 hours a week - after school - to realise her netball dreams.
Holmes aims for black jersey in fourth NZ sport
Renee Holmes has already represented New Zealand in three sports. After a "disheartening” incident in her soccer career, she switched to rugby - and now aims to make that four.
Hundreds of touch and netballs handed out to Whangārei schools
Whangārei students have hundreds of new touch and netballs at their fingertips thanks to Rebel Sports and the Tania Dalton Foundation.
Samalulu steers through unforeseen seas
One of three athletic siblings, Samalulu Clifton is edging towards her dream of representing New Zealand in two water sports. But lockdown has whipped up an unexpected family challenge.
Home Advantage: From star athlete to essential worker for Tara Lee Turner-Beazley
Touch Black Tara Lee Turner-Beazley would have been battling it out for the inaugural trans-Tasman Touch Series last week but instead finds herself on the frontline as an essential worker.
The Resilience Project launches in New Zealand
The official launch of The Resilience Project into New Zealand schools
Young touch star helped by Tania Dalton’s legacy
A fledgling touch rugby international is one of 12 new scholarship recipients as the Tania Dalton Foundation reaches a milestone.
Seven question with Mahina Paul
We catch up with Black Ferns Sevens player Mahina Paul ahead of the first ever HSBC Women's World Sevens tournament on home soil.
The rugby Princess kicking up a storm
Princess Elliot's family moved from small-town Kawerau to the big smoke, so the young teen could make her name in netball. But now she's bewitched by rugby, with the very real dream of becoming a Black Fern Sevens star.
Silver Ferns icon caught in Paris’ spell
Irene van Dyk reckons she “hit the jackpot” when she was asked to mentor Paris Lokotui
Tania Dalton Foundation helping Farah Palmer Cup's youngest stars
A foundation created in the memory of one of our top netballers is lending a helping hand to a group of rugby players who are making waves in the Farah Palmer Cup.
Lifesaver Lucy stays true to her Niuean roots
Had Ray Makaea not been washed out to sea off Auckland’s wild west coast, his daughter Lucy would not be telling this story.
Young baller driven by the love of her sister
A leader on and off the court, Rotorua teenager Waiata Jennings is well on the way to realising her dream of wearing the silver fern in two different sports.
Princess by name, princess by ability
TDF scholarship recipient, Princess Elliott is one of the young guns in the Open Women's Touch Blacks team heading off to the Touch World Cup next week in Malaysia.
Tania Dalton's legacy lives on in scholarships, geared to change lives of young sportswomen
Silver Ferns legend Tania Dalton's legacy is living on through her foundation
Tania Dalton Foundation names second-year intake of scholarship recipients
12 scholarship recipients named for personal mentoring and fiscal support included rising talent from Grey Lynn, Zaaliyah Kalaihi-Fulu.
REDBULL IGNITE7 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Isla Norman-Bell
TDF scholarship recipient Isla Norman-Bell is named in Ignite7 programme
Tania Dalton Foundation inspires Whangārei girls
A pilot school holiday programme aimed at building strong sporting values
Tania Dalton Foundation - don't just support it, use it, southerners urged
20th anniversary game at Stadium Southland raises money for the Foundation
Young Māori sportswomen awarded Tania Dalton scholarship
Isla Norman-Bell and Mahina Paul have received inaugural scholarships
Foundation honouring Dalton’s memory to a T
Tania Dalton's legacy lives on, with the help of some Silver Ferns legends, and a strong dose of her fun and humour. Suzanne McFadden reports.
Unleashing Epic Potential through Epic Support
12 months on from her passing, the Tania Dalton Foundation names their first scholarship recipients
Tania Dalton's legacy honoured through new scholarship programme
On Monday, the foundation announced its first initiative by awarding scholarships to 11 athletes from challenging circumstances.
The sporting scholarship helping promising women
Tania Dalton Foundation Founder Duane Dalton speaks to Duncan Garner
Meet TDF Mentor, Debbie Fuller
Being a TDF Mentor involves upholding the Mana of a dear friend.
Renee Holmes spent a long time on the road on her way to becoming a Black Fern
Renee Holmes travelled a long way to get to where she is with the Black Ferns – often with her dad, Laurie, behind the wheel of a car.
Sylvia Brunt right at home as youngest member of Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup squad
Sylvia Brunt claims she never would have imagined being part of the Black Ferns’ Rugby World Cup squad as recently as five months ago.
Could Parris Mason be our next dual-international sports star?
"It was definitely a surprise," Mason told 1News.
Zoe Crawford making waves in the pool and on the beach
Zoe Crawford is one of our epic Tania Dalton Foundation scholarship recipients
Tara Turner flourishing in northland kauri set up
Tara Turner is a quick-stepping outside back who, in common with Black Ferns' Amy Rule and Patricia Maliepo, is a recipient of the Taina Dalton Scholarship.
Southern Steel defender stops playing netball to do missionary work
One of the ANZ Premiership’s leading defenders is embarking on overseas missionary work.
Netball: Paris Lokotui takes leap to elite level like a duck to water
In the face of it water polo and netball might seem like two sports that have very little in common but multi-talented Pulse midcourter Paris Lokotui knows otherwise.
Fifita credits those in front for success
The Southern Steel has to shut down one of the ANZ Premiership’s best attacks tomorrow.
Melika Samia and Jyordanna Davey named Tania Dalton Foundation Scholarships
The Tania Dalton Foundation (TDF), created in honour of the sporting legend
My Story – Theresa Ngata
It humbles me and drives me to try and make the most of my opportunities.
My Story – Holly Stewart
To be selected for a scholarship from the Tania Dalton foundation means so much to me.
A first for Renee Holmes
GISBORNE sportswoman Renee Holmes is the first recipient of the Tania Dalton Foundation Trustees Award
Holly Stewart passes tennis racquet to a new generation
Young tennis star Holly Stewart's first year at a US college was cut short by the global pandemic, but she's making the most of her time back home in NZ, giving back to young women with less opportunity.
Canterbury rugby stars guiding girls to the field
Some of Canterbury's champion rugby players are giving back to the game early - coaching teams on top of their work and playing commitments, so young girls have the chance to play.
The anatomy of a comeback: netball prodigy rebounds
One distressing knee injury after another would be enough to crush most young athletes, but not Ainsleyana Puleiata. The rising netball and sevens star tells Suzanne McFadden how she twice overcame the mental and physical torment - and now the black dress beckons.
Young basketballer eyes future far offshore
The future's looking bright for Junior Tall Fern Leah Mafua - pursuing a US college scholarship in basketball, and a business degree that's focused on the sea.
Teri MacDonald: Tania Dalton Scholarship
Blue Diamond Teri MacDonald has been named as a 2020 scholarship recipient for the Tania Dalton Foundation
Poletti sisters moving mountains for late dad
Rivals on the rugby field, sisters Nina and Caterina Poletti will race together in the Coast to Coast - and in both, their late dad will be alongside them.
Teen Khiarna puts in the miles to make Magic
Talented teenage shooter Khiarna Williams is committed to travelling 18 hours a week - after school - to realise her netball dreams.
Holmes aims for black jersey in fourth NZ sport
Renee Holmes has already represented New Zealand in three sports. After a "disheartening” incident in her soccer career, she switched to rugby - and now aims to make that four.
Samalulu steers through unforeseen seas
One of three athletic siblings, Samalulu Clifton is edging towards her dream of representing New Zealand in two water sports. But lockdown has whipped up an unexpected family challenge.
Home Advantage: From star athlete to essential worker for Tara Lee Turner-Beazley
Touch Black Tara Lee Turner-Beazley would have been battling it out for the inaugural trans-Tasman Touch Series last week but instead finds herself on the frontline as an essential worker.
Young touch star helped by Tania Dalton’s legacy
A fledgling touch rugby international is one of 12 new scholarship recipients as the Tania Dalton Foundation reaches a milestone.
Seven question with Mahina Paul
We catch up with Black Ferns Sevens player Mahina Paul ahead of the first ever HSBC Women's World Sevens tournament on home soil.
The rugby Princess kicking up a storm
Princess Elliot's family moved from small-town Kawerau to the big smoke, so the young teen could make her name in netball. But now she's bewitched by rugby, with the very real dream of becoming a Black Fern Sevens star.
Silver Ferns icon caught in Paris’ spell
Irene van Dyk reckons she “hit the jackpot” when she was asked to mentor Paris Lokotui
Tania Dalton Foundation helping Farah Palmer Cup's youngest stars
A foundation created in the memory of one of our top netballers is lending a helping hand to a group of rugby players who are making waves in the Farah Palmer Cup.
Lifesaver Lucy stays true to her Niuean roots
Had Ray Makaea not been washed out to sea off Auckland’s wild west coast, his daughter Lucy would not be telling this story.
Young baller driven by the love of her sister
A leader on and off the court, Rotorua teenager Waiata Jennings is well on the way to realising her dream of wearing the silver fern in two different sports.
Princess by name, princess by ability
TDF scholarship recipient, Princess Elliott is one of the young guns in the Open Women's Touch Blacks team heading off to the Touch World Cup next week in Malaysia.
Tania Dalton's legacy lives on in scholarships, geared to change lives of young sportswomen
Silver Ferns legend Tania Dalton's legacy is living on through her foundation
Tania Dalton Foundation names second-year intake of scholarship recipients
12 scholarship recipients named for personal mentoring and fiscal support included rising talent from Grey Lynn, Zaaliyah Kalaihi-Fulu.
REDBULL IGNITE7 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Isla Norman-Bell
TDF scholarship recipient Isla Norman-Bell is named in Ignite7 programme
Tania Dalton Foundation - don't just support it, use it, southerners urged
20th anniversary game at Stadium Southland raises money for the Foundation
Young Māori sportswomen awarded Tania Dalton scholarship
Isla Norman-Bell and Mahina Paul have received inaugural scholarships
Foundation honouring Dalton’s memory to a T
Tania Dalton's legacy lives on, with the help of some Silver Ferns legends, and a strong dose of her fun and humour. Suzanne McFadden reports.
Unleashing Epic Potential through Epic Support
12 months on from her passing, the Tania Dalton Foundation names their first scholarship recipients
Tania Dalton's legacy honoured through new scholarship programme
On Monday, the foundation announced its first initiative by awarding scholarships to 11 athletes from challenging circumstances.
The sporting scholarship helping promising women
Tania Dalton Foundation Founder Duane Dalton speaks to Duncan Garner
Pass it Forward out in the community
Pass It Forward visits New Plymouth schools
The Foundation and scholarship recipient, Parris Mason visited and delivered Pass it Forward balls to schools in her community, New Plymouth
Pass it Forward balls delivered to schools in Hamilton
The Foundation and scholarship recipient, Teri Macdonald visited and delivered Pass it Forward balls to schools in her community, Hamilton.
Hundreds of touch and netballs handed out to Whangārei schools
Whangārei students have hundreds of new touch and netballs at their fingertips thanks to Rebel Sports and the Tania Dalton Foundation.
Heartland Bank and The Resilience Project NZ driving better mental health in schools
Heartland Bank and The Resilience Project NZ driving better mental health in schools
The Resilience Project's curriculum in schools
As 2022 dawned, bringing with it an optimism for a gradual release from the restrictions of covid,
NZ Youth Resilience Profile
Well over 1 in 4 of primary and intermediate school students are anxious.
Jack Gavin joins the TRP NZ team
Jack is Head Coach at Red Beach Surf Life Saving Club and amongst his many skills
The Resilience Project launches in New Zealand
The official launch of The Resilience Project into New Zealand schools
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