NZ Disability Rights

“Mokopuna Māori, disabled children and children with chronic health conditions tell me that online spaces are important to their sense of belonging. Their lived experiences must be heard in this conversation, and we need evidence-based solutions that protect them from harm while ensuring their rights to connection, culture and community are upheld.” - says CMG Convenor and Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad.

Experts urge government to go beyond a ban to build effective online safety law for children

Experts urge government to go beyond a ban to build effective online safety law for children

“At the moment, disabled people’s rights, autonomy and ability to pursue a good life are being reduced instead of progressively improved - especially their right to seek redress.” - Disability Rights Commissioner Prudence Walker.

Human Rights Commission calls for rights-based approach to Disability Support, condemns raft of rollbacks

Stats NZ publishes overview of disability data Statistics New Zealand has published a new report that brings together disability data from multiple sources to make it easier to find, understand, and use.

Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People has set up a webpage with information about the fuel response in alternate formats.

Fuel response – alternate formats | Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People This page has information about fuel supply disruptions and the Government response, available in audio, Braille, Easy Read, large print and NZSL.