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DPA is a pan-disability Disabled Person’s Organisation (DPO) that works towards effecting systemic change. This account is monitored during office hours.

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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The D*List and The University of Auckland Disabled Students' Association are hosting the Disability Debate, where the major political parties will debate the issues that matter to Deaf and disabled communities. Where: Room 501-110 - The University of Auckland, Grafton Campus, When: 6PM, 14 Oct
thedlist.co.nz
Elections 2026: Disability Debate
Come along to the Disability Debate, hosted by The D*List and The University of Auckland Disabled Students Association, as the major political parties debate the issues that...
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
DPA President Kera Sherwood-O'Regan spoke with Mike Gourley on the No Labels radio show about Our Declaration, Our Rights, a shared statement of Disabled Peoples' Rights in Aotearoa New Zealand. Listen here: tinyurl.com/ychb7e43
Two smiling men in a radio studio: one at a mixing console in a blue sweater, the other in a motorized wheelchair wearing a cap, speaking into orange-capped microphones with monitors and turntables visible in the background.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Canterbury locals, come meet the candidates and get your questions answered on disability issues. Saturday 26 September, 12 to 3:30pm (forum starts 1pm) BrainTree Wellness Centre, 70 Langdons Road, Papanui RSVP: Kaituitui.Ootautahi@dpa.org.nz or via linktr.ee/RoadToTheElectionCHCH
Flyer titled "Canterbury Disability Electoral Forum" with the tagline "Meet the candidates. Ask your questions. Get answers on disability issues." Event details: "Join us. Saturday 26 September, 12pm to 3:30pm. 12pm Networking, 1pm Forum starts. BrainTree Wellness Centre, 70 Langdons Road, Papanui." Bullet points: Light refreshments provided; NZSL interpreters available; ample parking including accessible spaces. RSVP text: "Email Ingrid to RSVP: Kaituitui.Ootautahi@dpa.org.nz." Logos for "A Whole New Attitude, Disabled Persons Assembly NZ," "Disability Leadership Canterbury, Waitaha for Every Body," and "WRLG, Waitaha EGL Regional Leadership Group" under "Brought to you by." Text reads "Scan for our Linktree to RSVP or join the conversation. Or use the website below: linktr.ee/RoadToTheElectionCHCH" next to a QR code. On the right, an illustration of two sheets of paper, the top one handwritten with "Our voices and votes count!", above an orange ballot box with a checked ballot going in.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"My dream is of a society where it’s not exceptional or a one-off to have Deaf and disabled people in leadership roles in the arts sector and actively contributing to its culture." — Stace Roberston
tahahotu.org.nz
Connecting with Deaf and disabled artists
Stace Robertson dreams of a society where it’s normal to see a disabled artist on the stage, their art in our big galleries, and stories about disabled people in our museums.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Take a look at all the access features through the City Rail Link stations!
thedlist.co.nz
What’s the City Rail Link accessibility like?
Take a look at all the access features through the City Rail Link stations, opening in Tāmaki Makaurau this week.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"So perhaps businesses need to stop asking themselves: “Are we accessible?”. That question can be surprisingly difficult to answer. Instead, ask: 'What can we tell people about our accessibility?'". — Jonny Wilkinson
nzherald.co.nz
Disabled people need access information to make their own decisions
OPINION: Clear details about ramps, toilets and noise help disabled people choose.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Takiwaatanga is a reo Maaori word for autism that was created in 2017 by Keri Opai, and means “in my/his/her/their own space and time.".
thedlist.co.nz
What do autistic people think of Takiwaatanga?
There is no single word that will resonate with everyone. In Te Aoo Maaori, multiple truths can exist at the same time, and that’s entirely valid.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Free Ministry for Women webinar (with Whaikaha) features a panel with Anne Hawker, former President of DPA and the first female President of Rehabilitation International, alongside Ronelle Baker. They'll share practical advice on pathways to leadership, board opportunities, and building confidence.
events.humanitix.com
Many Pathways to Leadership & Governance
Join this free Ministry for Women webinar in collaboration with Whaikaha to bring you an exciting panel discussion featuring Ronelle Baker & Anne Hawker ONZM.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
🗳️ Your vote counts, get ready to have your say! 📅 Sun 25 Oct, midnight: last day to enrol 📅 Mon 26 Oct: voting starts, vote early 📅 Sat 7 Nov: Election Day, voting ends 7PM Enrol or update your details: tinyurl.com/2s45b4ea
Together for the Vote" poster with red, white and black design and a Māori-inspired border pattern. Text reads: "Your vote counts, get ready to have your say. This election we need to be enrolled before voting begins. Enrol to vote or update your details now." A "Key Dates" panel lists: Sunday 25 October, midnight – last day to enrol; Monday 26 October – voting starts, vote early; Saturday 7 November – election day, voting ends at 7PM. Below is a QR code and the text "Let your friends, whānau and community know. Enrol or check details here on vote.nz. togetherforthevote.nz. Authorised by ActionStation Aotearoa, PO Box 19069, Wellington 6141
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
4 of 6 Ministry of Transport proposals are moving ahead: a clear national purpose statement, stronger incentives for wheelchair-accessible vehicles, a review of standards & safeguards for TM providers, and a new public transport concession.
thedlist.co.nz
Is the Total Mobility scheme no longer a Total Mess?
Four of the six Total Mobility scheme proposals put forth by the Ministry of Transport will be going ahead.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Waitangi Tribunal this week released Hauwhaikaha — the disability system report, which found that tāngata whaikaha Māori received culturally unsafe services that further marginalised them and did not adequately respond to them either as Māori and disabled.
kaitiaki.org.nz
Government urged to partner with Māori after damning Waitangi Tribunal report finds ‘unsafe’ disability services – Kaitiaki Nursing New Zealand
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Using specialised technology, Jacob Lane controls his DJ software by sucking and blowing into a device that moves a cursor across the screen. He also uses buttons operated with his chin to trigger effects and control functions such as play and pause.
sunlive.co.nz
SunLive - Behind the decks with DJ No Hands - The Bay's News First
Behind the decks with DJ No Hands
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Electoral Commission has published Access 2026, accessibility action plan for 2026 General Election. It sets out 20 actions to support Deaf and disabled people, tāngata Turi, tāngata whaikaha Māori, and whānau/carers to enrol, vote, work at, or stand in the election. 🔗 elections.nz/access2026
Lavender purple poster with a yellow banner at top reading '2026 GENERAL ELECTION.' Bold black heading reads 'Access 2026, Accessibility Action Plan for the 2026 General Election,' with a pink 'Out now!' tag beside it. A white text box below states: 'The plan lists accessible services available to support Deaf and disabled people, tāngata Turi, tāngata whaikaha Māori, and their whānau, carers and communities to take part in the 2026 General Election.' Below, an orange humanoid mascot figure waves with one hand while holding an orange dog mascot, with a voting icon on its chest. The Electoral Commission (Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri) logo appears in the bottom right.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
5 candidates confirmed for the Vote for Inclusive Futures: National Disability Election Forum, 7 Oct 🗳️ 🟢 Kahurangi Carter (Greens) 🔴 Priyanca Radhakrishnan (Labour) 🔵 Rima Nakhle (National) ⚫ Jenny Marcroft (NZ First) 🔷 Qiulae Wong (TOP) Register to attend or submit questions: tinyurl.com/4u5pum6a
Three photos across the top show people speaking into microphones at a panel or forum: a man in a suit and tie speaking with a woman seated behind him, a woman in a black leather jacket speaking, and a man speaking with a wheelchair visible nearby and an audience in the background. Below, a pink banner reads 'Vote for Inclusive Futures 2026 — National Disability Election Forum - 7 Oct.' Underneath, logos of participating organisations are arranged in two rows: IHC, Access Matters Aotearoa, Blind Low Vision NZ, Blind Citizens NZ, A Blind Art of Difference, Deaf Aotearoa, NZDSA, People First NZ, A Whole New Attitude (Disabled Persons Assembly NZ), The Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust, and Spectrum Care.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Bryce Dinneen is the founder and Chairperson of Wish4Fish Charitable Trust, which helps disabled people get out on the water, and enjoy the ocean, fishing and freedom.
sportnation.nz
'It's life-changing': Wish4Fish founder's mission with world-first fully accessible boat
The Rural Roundup speak with Bryce Dinneen, the founder and chairperson of Wish4Fish Charitable Trust, about Project Noah.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"We must refrain from erasing disability from someone’s legacy when we are mourning them. We must ensure that people are remembered as they were." — Kitty Wasasala
thedlist.co.nz
Farewell Tim Curry, in all your disabled glory
We remember actor Tim Curry for so many iconic roles, from Frank-N-Furter to Nigel Thornberry; let’s remember him as disabled, too.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
"If Parliament is going to rebuild disability support in legislation, it should build in the strongest possible protections, accountability and disabled people’s involvement." — Jonny Wilkinson
nzherald.co.nz
Jonny Wilkinson: Disability support isn’t a luxury
OPINION: It needs parliamentary oversight and disabled people's input.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
"Until Aotearoa builds enough of those [accessible] homes, the Government’s proposed power to tell people sleeping on our streets to move on leaves one question unanswered, Move on to where?" — Dr Huhana Hickey
substack.com
Move On to Where? Aotearoa’s Crisis is Also a Disability Crisis
Dr Huhana Hickey MNZM
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A free, sensory-friendly festival connecting neurodivergent children, young people and their families with support services is coming to Tauranga next month. Spectrum Connections Charitable Trust is preparing for NeuroFest 2026, which will bring together more than 25 organisations and services.
sunlive.co.nz
SunLive - Free festival connecting neurodivergent families - The Bay's News First
Free festival connecting neurodivergent families
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission has launched a new set of resources to support more inclusive emergency preparedness, response and recovery across Aotearoa New Zealand.
tikatangata.org.nz
Commission launches resources for inclusive emergency management
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
WHAT SHOULD WE ASK THE CANDIDATES? Help shape our Meet the Candidates event. Tell us what disability issues matter most to you. Survey open to all, even if you can't attend. Please share! 🔁 👉 tinyurl.com/4fnfbnp
Green and black graphic. Headline: 'What should we ask the candidates?' Below, an icon of a hand raising a question mark next to text: 'Help shape our Meet the Candidates Event - Complete our short survey.' Illustration of three people: a woman using a white cane, a man, and a woman using a wheelchair. Circular badge reads 'One community. Equal voices. Informed choices.' A row of accessibility icons states the event is wheelchair accessible, NZSL interpreted, has accessible parking, and welcomes support people. Footer shows logos for Tiaho Trust and A Whole New Attitude/Disabled Persons Assembly NZ, noting the event is non-partisan and brought to you by Tiaho Trust in collaboration with DPA, with contact details: pip@tiaho.org.nz, @disabilityamatterofperception, www.tiaho.org.nz.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🗳️ Every vote shapes the future of disability rights in NZ. Join IHC's Vote for Inclusive Futures event and hear directly from political candidates on what they'll do for disabled people. When: Wed 7 Oct, 4pm Where: Te Wharewaka o Pōneke, Wellington & online. Register: tinyurl.com/4u5pum6a
Three photos of people speaking into microphones at a disability advocacy event. Pink banner text reads 'Vote for Inclusive Futures 2026 - National Disability Election Forum - 7 Oct.' Below are logos of supporting organisations: IHC, Access Matters Aotearoa, Blind Low Vision NZ, Blind Citizens, Blind Art of Difference, Deaf Aotearoa, NZDSA, People First NZ, A Whole New Attitude, The Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust, and Spectrum Care.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
"I just love audio described shows and I learn something new every time I go, and because it matters to me, I want everyone to know what’s available.” — Mary Schnackenberg
artsaccess.org.nz
Promoting the art of audio description
Mary Schnackenberg rejects any suggestion she’s a “champion of accessibility and audio description”. She’s simply going to the theatre, the opera and ballet, and sharing that love with other blind…
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Dr Huhana Hickey and CCS Disability Action have written analysis on the DSS Bill. We acknowledge it's a step in the right direction, but issues from our submission remain unaddressed. CCS: tinyurl.com/2wvjzfdb Huhana: tinyurl.com/5xcx23ds DPA: tinyurl.com/3mxrh3jb
ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
Mind the gap: reading between the lines on the DSS Bill changes — CCS Disability Action
By Debbie Ward, Disability Leadership Coordinator, CCS Disability Action Published 15 August 2026 More than 3,300 people and organisations made written submissions on the Disability Support…
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Our President Elect Juliana Carvalho did a Tedx Talk! 🎉 Through humour, energy, and powerful storytelling, Juliana challenges perspectives, inspires resilience, and advocates for a more inclusive world.
youtube.com
Find the Rhino Inside You: Turning Crisis Into Opportunity | Juliana Carvalho | TEDxWaihī Beach
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Would you be able to manage for 3 days in an emergency? Join DPA and your local Civil Defence Emergency Management team to start creating your own emergency plan. Christchurch: tinyurl.com/3u72y69w Dunedin: tinyurl.com/muxr9k2c
Graphic titled "Emergency Preparedness Workshops" on a light lavender background. Two event sections, each with a teal highlighted heading:

Ōtautahi Christchurch — When: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 10am–1pm. Where: Braintree Wellness Centre, 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch.

Ōtepoti Dunedin — When: Wed 9 Sep 2026, 10am–12pm. Where: Nations Church, 334 King Edward, South Dunedin.

At the bottom, three logos: Disabled Persons Assembly NZ, People First NZ / Ngā Tāngata Tuatahi (with a green and purple butterfly icon), and an emergency preparedness icon showing a first aid kit and an alarm bell inside a shield outline.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
"We have the evidence now. The question is no longer what the problem is. It is whether the people most affected get to help fix it." — Debbie Ward, CCS National Disability Leadership Coordinator
ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
The evidence is in. The Government’s policies don’t match up. — CCS Disability Action
By Debbie Ward (National Disability Leadership Coordinator) and Phoebe Eden‑Mann (National Policy Advisor), CCS Disability Action Published 11 August 2026 On 5 June 2026, two reports landed on…
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
When reading through internal documents from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), The D*List found all the best arguments for keeping the committee - arguments made by the DIA itself.
thedlist.co.nz
8 reasons Brooke van Velden should save the Individuals with Disabilities committee, as told by her own staff
When reading through internal documents from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), we found all the best arguments for keeping the committee - arguments made by the DIA itself.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"New Zealand needs a stable, rights based route to essential disability equipment and community participation. Lottery grants may supplement that system, but they should not be the last door left open when health and disability services do not meet a person’s needs." — Dr Huhana Hickey
substack.com
What Is Lost When Disability Funding Loses Disability Expertise?
Dr Huhana Hickey
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
According to the latest New Zealand Health Survey, 4.3 percent of adults reported living with Long Covid - roughly 185,000 people.
rnz.co.nz
Long Covid sufferers call on politicians to do more to help those with the disease
People with Long Covid are calling on politicians to collect better data on the disease, and enable those with it to access disability support services.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
"As climate impacts become more frequent and severe, the disabled community must be at the forefront of work to adapt, as key stakeholders and agents for change." — Raven Cretney
theconversation.com
Disabled people face greater climate change risks – and they can also help NZ adapt
New research shows disabled people remain overlooked in climate policy, despite lived experience that could help build more resilient communities.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
OIA documents reveal the Minister of Internal Affairs was repeatedly given advice to keep the specialised committee, but she chose to cut it six months later.
thedlist.co.nz
Minister Brooke van Velden ignores advice to retain the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Committee
OIA documents reveal the Minister of Internal Affairs was repeatedly given advice to keep the specialised committee, but she chose to cut it six months later.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Yuchen Zheng was accompanied by a disability assist dog named Echo upon boarding an AT bus in August 2023 but was incorrectly told the dog needed a muzzle to use the service.
rnz.co.nz
Removal of assist dog from bus prompts Auckland Transport apology
Auckland Transport has apologised after a passenger was denied a bus ride with an unmuzzled disability assist dog three years ago.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
“When access rights are understood and respected, disabled people can get on with their day without having to explain or justify their right to be there.” — Paula Tesoriero, Whaikaha Chief Executive
whaikaha.govt.nz
New ID card launched for disability assist dogs | Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Filmmaker Jared Flitcroft hopes that NZSL moves beyond accessibility and into authorship, where Deaf people aren't simply included in cinema, but help redefine what cinema can be.
thedlist.co.nz
NZSL belongs on the big screen
Filmmaker Jared Flitcroft hopes that NZSL moves beyond accessibility and into authorship, where Deaf people aren't simply included in cinema, but help redefine what cinema can be.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Kitty Wasasala delves into The Kids From O.W.L, a superhero spy show from 80's about disabled kids with computerised wheelchairs and stun guns.
thedlist.co.nz
A history of disabled characters on New Zealand television
Kitty Wasasala delves into The Kids From O. .L, a superhero spy show from 80's about disabled kids with computerised wheelchairs and stun guns.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
"Deaf and disabled people are adaptable, resilient, clever and creative, with many ways to navigate the world and create better access." – Katie Querin, Arts For All Activator, Arts Access Aotearoa
artsaccess.org.nz
What Crip Camp teaches us about arts accessibility
Reflecting on Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, Arts For All Network members explore accessibility, disability leadership and creating more inclusive arts experiences.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Invercargill's new regional museum is being built with accessibility as a design requirement, not an afterthought.
whatsoninvers.nz
Museum Designed With Disabled Visitors in Mind
Invercargill's new regional museum is being built with accessibility as a design requirement, not an afterthought. The Museum of Southland — due to open to the public in 2027, with construction sched...
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Ministry of Social Development's latest Child Poverty in New Zealand report shows disabled children are significantly over-represented in hardship. Nearly 60% of children living in material hardship live in households where at least one member is disabled. Full report: tinyurl.com/37bfkm8a
scoop.co.nz
Children With Intellectual Disabilities Experiencing Worst Of Child Poverty In NZ
IHC says disability must be at the centre of any credible child poverty strategy and that children with intellectual disability require explicit attention rather than being hidden within broader disab...
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
DSS is running a survey on further improvements to disability support. Have your say by completing the survey, attending a workshop, or making a submission. Survey: tinyurl.com/y2yut45v
Help improve key service areas of DSS Disabled and their whãnau are invited to share what good support looks like in some key areas of Disability Support Services Consultation open from 8 June to 31 July 2026
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A few weeks ago, turi leadership - organised through CCS Disability Action - launched some beautiful and powerful signs for two waiata: Tōku Reo Tōku Ohooho and Tūtira Mai Ngā Iwi, and a karakia for Rūaumoko.
thedlist.co.nz
Launch of NZSL waiata celebrates Turi Māori community
Turi Māori leaders and kaumatua come together to address the lack of accessible Māori language and cultural resources for the Deaf community.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Trish Harris's new book, Out of the Box, is an essential read celebrating Deaf and disabled "artists, activists and adventurers" who have, writes Trish, "broken out of the box and claimed their space."
thespinoff.co.nz
How to move mountains: the stories of Rodney Bell and Maia Marshall-Amai
An artist and an athlete who have 'broken out of the box and claimed their space'.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
DLC is running 2 hui ahead of the election to hear what matters most to disabled people, whānau & communities. 📍MacFarlane Park Centre, Mairehau, Christchurch 🗓️ Fri 24 July, 10am-12pm 🗓️ Fri 21 August, 10am-12pm Your voice matters — come share it. #NZElection #DisabilityRights
The Disability Leadership Cantebury logo with white text on a red background that says - "Join Us. Dlc network meeting. Friday 24 July 10am - 12 noon. Mcfarlane Park Centre 19 Acheson Ave, Mairehau. There is a photo of people gathering/sitting at a hui/meeting.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Disabled Aucklanders have been given a central role in deciding how $200,000 in Auckland Council climate adaptation funding is allocated for the first time, with six disability-led projects selected in the grant process.
auckland.scoop.co.nz
Auckland.Scoop » Disabled Aucklanders Help Shape City’s Emergency Plans
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
One in 12 disabled adults in New Zealand missed a GP appointment in 2023/24 because of a transport problem. That is a finding from a new report by CCS Disability Action, which begins to count the cost of journeys that never happen.
ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
1 in 12 Disabled Adults Miss GP Visits Due to Transport – New NZ Report — CCS Disability Action
A new CCS Disability Action report reveals how transport barriers lead to missed GP appointments, unmet health needs, and hidden costs across New Zealand’s health system.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
With the support of Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, Own Your Online have created alternate formats of two practical guides to make our online safety advice more accessible. Explore alternate formats of Five quick steps to online security: ownyouronline.govt.nz/alt
ownyouronline.govt.nz
For individuals | Own Your Online
Unfortunately you are viewing this website on an outdated browser which does not support the necessary features for us to provide an adequate experience.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
In 'Out of the Box', an illustrated book for readers aged 12+, author Trish Harris shares the stories of 25 Deaf and disabled New Zealanders – artists, activists and adventurers – who have broken open the box and claimed their space. Find more details at oup.nz/library/out-...
oup.nz
Out of the Box - Otago University Press
‘Deaf or disabled people get put in a box. It’s frustrating, it’s tiring and it’s boring. I want that box to be broken open!’—Mojo Mathers In Out of the Box, an illustrated book for readers aged 12+, ...
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
When disabled people are empowered to participate fully, our democracy becomes fairer, stronger, and more representative. Together, we can create systems where everyone belongs and every voice matters. 💙 📽️ Catch the full webinar recording here: linkly.link/2lIdY
A photo of DPA chief executive Mojo Mathers with a quote saying: "Disabled people are citizens. Nothing about us without us".
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Mānawatia a Matariki from all of us at Disabled Person’s Assembly! This is a special time of remembrance, celebration and hope for the future. It is a chance for us to reflect, share kai and reconnect. Learn how to sign "Matariki" and "mānawatia a Matariki" in NZSL. ➡️ tinyurl.com/3wfjbmyk
The official Matariki logo of eight stars in various colours - Purple, yellow, grey, dark blue, light blue, white, green, red and brown as well as the words Mānawatia a Matariki in white text with the Disabled Persons Assembly NZ logo in white below. All on a black background to represent the night sky.
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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
“Disabled people must be treated with dignity and respect as contributors to their communities, and not simply as liabilities.” — Prudence Walker, Disability Rights Commissioner
stuff.co.nz
‘Dignity, not cost’: Human rights warning over immigrant health rule
The Disability Rights Commissioner says New Zealand’s immigration rules can discriminate against disabled people, and supports recommendations they be amended.
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