NZ Disability Rights

17/11/2025

Disabled person-led monitoring of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Aotearoa New Zealand.

17/11/2025

Join us for a webinar discussion to explore what can be done to uphold the right of tāngata whaikaha Māori and all disabled people to a decent standard of living.

Recent research commissioned by MSD on why disabled people continue to face worse social and economic outcomes will be discussed.

The panel will include advocates with lived experience, researchers and Minister for Disability Issues and Social Development Hon Louise Upston.

The discussion is being hosted by Disability Rights Commissioner Prudence Walker for International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).

NZSL and live captioning. The webinar will be recorded for sharing later.

'From hardship to equity: ensuring disabled people have a decent standard of living'

Join the Webinar! Wed 3 Dec 2025, 11.30am to 12.45pm

Zoom registration link https://tinyurl.com/53f7fm86

13/11/2025

PHAB Pasifika would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the LeVa Fund for supporting us in 2025. Your generosity has made a real difference to our team an...

10/11/2025

Ahead of the National Day of Reflection on November 12, which acknowledges survivors of abuse in state and faith-based care, Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission is calling on the government to take urgent action to implement the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.

02/11/2025

The results of this year’s Te Taunaki Public Service Census highlight that almost a third of disabled public servants felt discriminated against at work.

Disability Rights Commissioner Prudence Walker speaks to the need for better attitudes and diversity, equity and inclusion policies to support disabled public sector workers in this interview with 95bFM.

The results of this year’s Te Taunaki Public Service Census highlight that almost a third of disabled public servants felt discriminated against at work. The Human Rights Commission’s disability rights commissioner Prudence Walker believes that the results highlight the need for more support tow...

27/10/2025

People First New Zealand are offering a course on being safe when using the internet.

27/10/2025

People First New Zealand is pleased to hear that IHC New Zealand has apologised for the abuse and neglect that people experienced in support services.

This is an important step forward.

You can read our full response to the apology in our press release:
https://www.peoplefirst.org.nz/news-and-resources/news-and-events/ihc-apology-response

The apology and information about IHC’s response can be found on their website:
https://www.ihc.org.nz/about-us/apology

24/10/2025

Like so many others I am greatly saddened to hear of Paul Curry's passing and extend condolences to his friends and family from me personally, and on behalf of Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission.
I first met Paul when he was a speaker at a Leadership Programme I took part in and I remember him speaking about the importance of disabled people holding governance and leadership roles, he held many throughout his lifetime including in the public sector.
When I was Chief Executive of the Disabled Persons Assembly NZ - DPA, an organisation Paul was a long time member of, I enjoyed the discussions we had where Paul shared his enthusiastic support for disabled people and our rights, his rich experience, deep knowledge of history of the organisation and of disability rights in Aotearoa, and was sure to hold me to account!
In recognition of his leadership, governance, and management contributions we share these 12 recommendations for accessible governance - Institute of Directors in New Zealand

Prudence Walker, Disability Rights Commissioner

Twelve powerful recommendations to ensure accessible governance becomes a reality in Aotearoa.

23/10/2025

16/10/2025

After working at the Human Rights Commission for 34 years, Cecelia O'Dell reflects on where Aotearoa is now compared to when she began there - and the work there's still to do.

13/10/2025

🚀 Registrations Open! Kōrero for Change | Tourism Webinar 🌏

Access Matters Aotearoa invites you to our next Kōrero for Change — a courageous conversation about ableism in tourism.

Disabled people, Deaf, tāngata whaikaha Māori, and whānau hauā in Aotearoa continue to face systemic barriers when engaging with the tourism sector — from inaccessible transport and accommodation to exclusionary design, limited representation, and a lack of understanding about accessibility needs. This kōrero will explore how we can reshape tourism to create inclusive, accessible experiences that uphold the rights, dignity, and participation of all.

Brought to you by Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People, Spectrum Foundation, Foundation North, and J R McKenzie Trust.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
⏰ Time: 9 AM – 12 PM NZT
🌐 Platform: Zoom

🔗 Register now to secure your spot! ➡ https://bit.ly/42mte26

Let’s build a Tourism sector where no one is left behind.