People First New Zealand

12/01/2026

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12/01/2026

Last year we had added new Cyber Safety modules on to our webtool. It covers Online Safety, Scams, Cyberbullying and Privacy with videos that feature People First members acting out scenarios.

Check it out!
https://www.learnwithus.org.nz/

12/01/2026

People First member Abbey and Regional Coordinator Holland shared information about People First and talked about the new Selwyn group with an IDEA Services group.

Many people were interested and keen to be part of the new group early this year.

12/01/2026

We held an information stall at the Special Olympics New Zealand National Games at the end of last year.

It was great to meet so many athletes and whānau who stopped by to learn more about People First. We enjoyed talking with people and sharing People First information and People for Us brochures to help spread the word about our mahi.

A big thank you to Abbey Healey, Simon Atkinson and Peter Rees for holding down the fort on the day. It was also great to have Richmond member and Kaiārahi, Hamish Hurst, drop by to say hello.

11/01/2026

Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People have published their Annual Report. This Annual Report covers the period from 1 December 2024 to 30 June 2025.



You can find the Annual Report and the Alternate Formats at this link: https://www.whaikaha.govt.nz/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-reports/purongo-a-tau-annual-report-202425



Easy Read PDF:https://www.whaikaha.govt.nz/assets/About-us/Corporate-Publications/Annual-Reports/2024-25-annual-report-October-2025/Annual-Report-2024-25-Summary-Easy-Read.pdf

08/01/2026

The Ministry of Transport (New Zealand) have released 2 new Easy Read documents about the review of Total Mobility.

👉Summary: Improving the Total Mobility Scheme
👉Have your Say: Changing the Total Mobility Scheme

The Ministry wants to strengthen the Total Mobility scheme to make it better for the people who use it and those who fund it.

The Ministry wants to hear what you think about the changes they are thinking of making. You have until 22 March 2026 to tell them what you think.

Find the Easy Read documents and more about how to have your say on their website at https://www.transport.govt.nz/consultations/proposals-to-strengthen-total-mobility

31/12/2025

Happy 2026!🎉

From the People First National Committee.

We wish everyone across Aotearoa New Zealand has a great 2026.

Ngā mihi o te tau hou - greetings for the new year.

30/12/2025

People First New Zealand would like to congratulate David Corner on the announcement he has been honoured with a Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit Award.

David who is a Life Member of People First has been a tireless advocate for people with learning disabilities for many years and has worked along side the late Sir Robert Martin KNZM to facilitate the People First Leadership Hui.

A huge congratulations David!

David Corner has dedicated his life’s work to advocating for the rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and he has now been honoured with a New Zealand Officer of Merit Award.

24/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete ki a koutou - Merry Christmas to you all.

Thank you for being part of our year. We hope you’ve had a great year!

We’ll see you in 2026 👀🎊

18/12/2025

The Ministry of Social Development NZ wants to hear your thoughts on a new draft Action Plan for unpaid or informal carers which will provide a roadmap for the long-term issues they face.



The draft Action Plan has been developed in partnership with the Carers Alliance and an Advisory Group of organisations representing the needs of carers.



There will be multiple opportunities for you to have your say, including community and online workshops, submissions and a quick survey.



To find out more visit MSD's website https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/consultations/carers-strategy-action-plan/draft-carers-strategy-action-plan.html



Easy Read summary PDF:https://www.msd.govt.nz/documents/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/consultations/carers-strategy-action-plan/easy-read.pdf

Easy Read summary Word: https://www.msd.govt.nz/documents/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/consultations/carers-strategy-action-plan/easy-read-word-version.docx



Consultation will be open until 12 February 2026.

17/12/2025

The People First Nelson members got together to have a Christmas lunch as a group.

It was great to see everyone in the group one last time before the new year.

17/12/2025

The Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) is a report about the future of Aotearoa New Zealand. It looks at big changes that may happen over a long time.

It does not tell the government what to do. It shares different ideas about what could happen in the future.

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, wrote a report called Culture in the Digital Age: Long-term Insights Briefing 2025.

This report looks at how digital technology may change the way people create, share, and protect stories in the future.

You can find more information at: https://www.mch.govt.nz/publications/summary-culture-digital-age-long-term-insights-briefing-2025

Easy Read PDF:https://www.mch.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2025-12/long-term-insights-briefing-2025-summary-easy-read.pdf

Easy Read Word: https://www.mch.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2025-12/long-term-insights-briefing-2025-summary-easy-read.docx