The pins are awarded to every individual who represents the country at the Paralympic Games, with numbers assigned to athletes in alphabetical order after their debuts.

Women's T36 200 metres silver and 100m bronze medallist Danielle Aitchison, Para cyclist and Paralympics New Zealand Athletes' Council chair Sarah Ellington, wheelchair rugby player Robert Hewitt and Para cyclists Eltje Malzbender, Nicole Murray and Anna Taylor each received their pins.

The ceremony took place at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Karapiro, with pins presented by Waipā District Council Mayor Jim Mylchreest.

Mylchreest commended the athletes on their achievements.

"Witnessing your talent, and your tenacity, as you represented New Zealand with the greatest dignity in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games - I am humbled and proud to be able to celebrate you receiving your official numbered pin tonight," he said.

Paralympics New Zealand chief executive Fiona Allan echoed the praise.

"Since 1968, 226 New Zealand Paralympians have stunned supporters and competing nations, with determination, heart and courage," Allan said.

"They have competed across 26 Paralympic Games winning a staggering 236 medals.

"Through their performances and personal stories, New Zealand Paralympians have inspired all New Zealanders to think differently about disability.

"By doing so they have contributed to creating a more inclusive New Zealand."

Aitchison is New Zealand's Paralympian number 211, with Ellington number 213 and Hewitt 216.

Malzbender's pin is numbered 220, Murray's 222 and Taylor's 225.

New Zealand sent 29 athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, and won six golds, three silvers and three bronzes.