Surf’s up in the Wairarapa

Surfing proved to be a real hit with ten stoked Wairarapa service users earlier this year. A perfect day in February with glorious sunshine and beautiful waves greeted the group at Riversdale beach on the Wairarapa coast.

IHC concerned about changes to disability support in Nelson Marlborough

The announcement about the future of the Disability Supports Services operated by the Nelson Marlborough DHB has left this disability advocate very confused. It is good news that the DHB will no longer be a disability services provider. DHBs are charged with looking after people’s health needs. Disabled New Zealanders use health services like anyone Read more…

Minister Turia needs to be at the cabinet table

IHC congratulates Tariana Turia on her reappointment to the role of Minister for Disability Issues but is concerned that disabled New Zealanders are not represented at Cabinet.