Kaikaranga

17/02/2026

We’re honoured to be featured by One in Six — New Zealand’s disability employment resource hub created by New Zealand Disability Employers Network (NZDEN) and Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People.

As NZDEN members for more than seven years, and the first disability organisation accredited by NZDEN, inclusive employment is part of how we work.

Research shows that an important factor for successful disability employment is about positive employer attitudes and inclusive workplace culture. Supportive workplaces make real opportunity possible.

In Aotearoa, where 1 in 6 people are disabled, we know that confident, inclusive employers change lives.

We’re proud to be part of a network working to strengthen inclusive workplaces across New Zealand.

If you’re looking for a workplace that values accessibility, fairness and learning as we go, we’d love you to take a look at our current opportunities.

We welcome applications from disabled people. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know. www.kaikaranga.org.nz/about-us/careers/

Learn more: https://oneinsix.nz/about/

Supporting New Zealand employers to build inclusive workplaces and confidently hire and support disabled people, through the collaborative partnership between the New Zealand Disability Employers’ Network (NZDEN) and Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People.

16/01/2026

The Ministy of Social Development is considering a new Carers’ Strategy Action Plan, and we're helping government understand what matters most to carers. Join our online workshop to share what’s working, where challenges remain, and what needs to change.

Your experiences will help inform a report to government on the proposed Action Plan and decisions that affect carers.

Monday 2 February 2026
10:00 am–11:30 am

Go to our website for more information and to register. https://kaikaranga.org.nz/news/have-your-say-draft-action-plan-for-carers/

17/11/2025

06/11/2025

Our friends at Complex Care Group Trust are hosting a free event to help people with very high and complex disability needs, and their families navigate the disability support system. This is a great chance to learn about available supports, funding options, possible living options when it's time to leave the family home, and future planning.

This event is catered, so register by completing this form https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XCJSDVR by Friday, 14 November to secure your spot. For any queries, contact Lisa on 027 266 7690, 0800 852 693 or email complexcaregroup@xtra.co.nz. Don’t miss this chance to connect with other families and learn.

03/11/2025

Today is a day dedicated to and inclusion for disabled people. It’s a reminder to make our spaces and services work for everyone.

We asked our teams what accessibility means to them. Their answers are thoughtful, personal, and a good reminder that accessibility is about people having a fair shot to take part and feel included. Kaikaranga

05/10/2025

Today is and people everywhere are celebrating ith . Green is the international colour celebrating / hashtag/Hōkai Nukurangi.

CP is a physical disability that affects movement and posture, and an umbrella term that refers to a group of conditions that impact the way people move.

According to Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand around 10,000 people in Aotearoa New Zealand live with Cerebral Palsy, each with their own strengths, challenges, and ways of navigating the world. This diversity is something to value and celebrate, but despite this, myths and assumptions still get in the way of seeing the whole person. Let’s take a moment to set the record straight.

Myth 1 – Cerebral Palsy is the same for everyone.
Fact – Cerebral Palsy is a spectrum. It affects people in different ways.

Myth 2 – Cerebral Palsy gets worse over time.
Fact - It’s not progressive, but symptoms can change with age or health.

Myth 3 – People with Cerebral Palsy can’t live indepedently.
Fact - Many do with tech, workplace modifications or support.

Myth 4 – People with Cerebral Palsy have to manage everything on their own.
Fact: No one should have to. Know someone with Cerebral Palsy who could use extra support?

Not-for-profits like the Cerebral Palsy Society of NZ work alongside people with CP, their whānau, and communities to connect them to tools, opportunities, and support.

You can also refer someone to us. We’re Auckland’s NASC provider. We’re here to connect people and their whānau with Disability Support Services funded by the Ministry of Social Development.

Visit our website at www.kaikaranga.org.nz to complete an online referral. For more stories about CP, go to www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz. (Photo courtesy of our friends from Cerebral Palsy Society of NZ.)

24/06/2025

For families navigating school with a loved one with Down syndrome. This trusted, practical course has been running since 2008 and led by people with lived experience. It’s intensive, supportive, and full of insights that make a difference. Learn more and register.

26/03/2025

We’re moving forward with humility. We have evolved. Our new name is Kaikaranga. For almost 24 years, Taikura has walked alongside disabled people and their whānau. Now as Kaikaranga, we still believe strong relationships are the foundation of great support. That’s why we’re committed to building a genuine connection with you—so we can understand your needs and deliver the best possible service.

Find out more by visiting our brand-new accessible website www.kaikaranga.org.nz

13/03/2025

You have known us as Taikura Trust for more than 24 years and we’re happy to share some exciting news with you! Our service has a new name – Kaikaranga. Taikura Trust isn’t disappearing though, it will still be there supporting Kaikaranga in the background and pursuing its own objectives.

This name change for our services is another stage in our evolution. We want you to know that even though our name is different, our commitment to you is stronger than ever. We will keep working with you and alongside you. Our people and services continue, and we will keep working to provide the same great support we always have.

Visit our website for more information https://www.taikura.org.nz/stories/meet-kaikaranga-the-new-face-of-taikura-trust/

05/03/2025

Join us on our journey of growth. Watch this space.

16/02/2025

Disability Support Services (DSS) want to hear how assessments, allocations and flexible funding can be improved for those with the greatest needs.

Join the conversation before 24 March—click here https://www.disabilitysupport.govt.nz/consultation for more
information. You can help build a fairer, more consistent, transparent, and sustainable disability support system in Aotearoa New Zealand.