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I recently read an article which focussed on whether or not it was appropriate to ask a disabled person about their disability. The...

Eleven days of competition ended with the New Zealand Paralympic Team achieving a medal tally of nine that equals our performance at...

A few years ago Stew Sexton, who hails from Wellington, and I planned to hand cycle from Auckland to Wellington.  For a variety of...

A New Zealand athlete born with autism has been awarded the title of Sargent Shriver Global Messenger by Special Olympics International...

Following a review of New Zealand’s health and disability sector in 2021, Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People was launched in July...

Many readers will be aware of the angst caused following the 2019 announcement that the Auckland-based Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation...

New Zealand goes to the polls on Saturday 14 October. Whichever party wins, what will they do to help disabled people and their families?...

In just under two weeks New Zealand, along with Australia will co-host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. In what must be a first for a...

The collection phase of the 2023 Census has now closed. Census collections began in mid-February, and by the close on 30 June over 4.56...

On Tuesday 20th June 2023, Permobil New Zealand, in partnership with Eden Park Trust, held a whole community open day known as ‘Power in...

Covid-19 may have disrupted the New Zealand Special Olympics team’s preparation for the World Summer Games, but their performance at the...

Over 200 young disabled athletes from all over New Zealand converged at Auckland’s King’s College for the annual Halberg Games. Hosted by...

Those of us who live with disability regularly interact with a variety of Government ministries, agencies and organisations who handle...

Written by John Wolk I was reminded recently of a trip I took to Australia a few years ago accompanied by mother. I had won a weekend...

Written by Neelu Jennings, disability advocate and disabled athlete. We all love playing our favourite sports with our friends! The...

Last year, New Zealand Riding for the Disabled (NZRDA / RDA) celebrated its 60th Anniversary in New Zealand. The RDA story in New Zealand...

Tuesday 7 March 2023 was Census Day. Over 4 million kiwis submitted their forms on this day. A massive effort was made to ensure that the...

A new attraction gifted to the people of Christchurch by a popular singing artist, Yusuf Islam (also known as Cat Stevens) is bringing...

Sir Murray will be remembered as one of New Zealand’s greatest-ever athletes. The Olympic and Commonwealth gold medal winner also founded...

Priyanca Radhakrishnan is the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Minister for Disability Issues, Minister for Diversity,...