News and media

IHC is the voice for intellectual disability in New Zealand. We regularly comment in the media on a range of topics to advocate and stand up for the rights of disabled people. We also share people’s stories through several publications, including our flagship magazine, Strong Voices.

We have a great resource for journalists with some tips on writing about disability and disabled people, including appropriate language to use.

If you have a media enquiry or want to tell your story, please email ihccomms@ihc.org.nz or call 0800 266 442.

Time for a truly accessible New Zealand
Media release
January 28, 2019
IHC has welcomed the Government’s commitment to designing accessible public buildings for people with disabilities.
Promising signs for IHC Calf and Rural Scheme target
Media release
December 10, 2018
IHC is encouraged with the support received so far in this year’s Calf and Rural Scheme.
Bull calf Hagrid lives up to his name
December 4, 2018
A bull calf named Hagrid has lived up to his name in a competition between two DairyNZ research and development farms to raise the heaviest calf for IHC.
Real work now begins on mental health reform
Media release
December 4, 2018
IHC fully supports and welcomes the findings of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, and says now is the time to act so people with intellectual disabilities and their families have improved access to mental health support and services.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities highlights long road ahead
Media release
December 3, 2018
IHC and Inclusion International are renewing their call to make inclusion a reality in all areas of society for people with intellectual disabilities.
Report: Strong support for independent living for people with intellectual disabilities
Media release
October 26, 2018
New research has highlighted what kind of support people with intellectual disabilities consider important to live independently in the community.
Speak out Advocacy Conference
Media release
October 15, 2018
IHC Self Advocacy Advisor David Corner reports on the recent Speak out Advocacy Conference in Launceston, Tasmania.
IHC welcomes support for Child Poverty Reduction Bill
Media release
October 5, 2018
IHC welcomes the news that the Government’s Child Poverty Reduction Bill has received unanimous support from the Social Service and Select Committee, with cross party support.
We want to hear your thoughts about the draft Disability and Learning Support Action Plan
Media release
September 28, 2018
Last week the government released their draft Disability and Learning Support Action Plan.
Improved resources needed for diverse learners
Media release
September 21, 2018
IHC has welcomed the government’s draft plan to provide individualised support for every child who needs it in the classroom, but cautions it will only succeed if the wider education system becomes more inclusive.