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.

Survey: Students with disabilities face discrimination, bullying
Media release
February 12, 2020
As children around New Zealand begin the new school year, IHC New Zealand looks at how students with disabilities will fare in the classroom.
HDC Report into IDEA Services
February 3, 2020
IDEA Services has accepted the breach findings of the HDC Report released on 3 February 2020 and apologises to the individual and his family.
Segregating disabled students is against NZ’s values
February 3, 2020
In an open letter to the Education Minister, IHC has raised its concerns about the Government’s significant investment in special schools and satellite units for disabled students.
International Disability Alliance Bridge Training
January 16, 2020
IHC Self Advocacy Advisor David Corner reports on his recent trip to the International Disability Alliance Bridge Training in Nepal.
2019 Report Card - New Zealand Government
January 6, 2020
Every year, IHC monitors the rights of disabled people by tracking government action.
Updated Privacy Statement
December 9, 2019
Read our updated Website Privacy Statement.
Top marks for Tomorrow's Schools Review
Media release
November 12, 2019
IHC has given the Government’s review of Tomorrow’s Schools an A minus grade.
IHC – Congratulating WORLD on 30 years
Media release
November 6, 2019
IHC congratulates WORLD on its 30th Birthday and salutes WORLD’s ongoing support.
Change to medication branding - Lamotrigine
October 17, 2019
Many people we support have relied on the medication Lamictal for epilepsy or mood disorders. This brand has now been changed by Pharmac and the new brand name is Logem.
Measles information for individuals and families
September 10, 2019
We understand that as a community we have questions about measles and we would like to help support you with some information.