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.

Budget sets overdue wellbeing pathway for people with intellectual disabilities
Media release
May 30, 2019
Budget sets overdue wellbeing pathway for people with intellectual disabilities
WORLD shares 30th Birthday love with IHC
Media release
May 15, 2019
IHC is delighted that WORLD has chosen to support the IHC Art Awards with a special Limited Edition project as part of its 30th Birthday year celebration.
IHC needs your calf
Media release
April 28, 2019
IHC is calling for people to donate their calves this year, after what was an incredibly challenging season for the rural sector because of Mycoplasma bovis.
Planned funding cuts paint a grim picture for disabled care
Media release
April 21, 2019
IHC is incredibly relieved Ministers have intervened to block the Ministry of Health going ahead with $30 million of funding cuts for people with disabilities.
IDEA Services – ensuring safe services during strike action
April 21, 2019
IDEA Services is working hard to ensure the safety of our services during the 12-hour strike scheduled for Sunday 16 June 8.30am – 8.30pm.
2019 IHC Art Awards judges announced
Media release
April 15, 2019
IHC is proud to announce our fantastic judges for the 2019 IHC Art Awards.
Our commitment to respecting people with intellectual disabilities
April 11, 2019
IHC Group Chief Executive Ralph Jones says the exploitation of people with intellectual disabilities by the E tū union and a handful of their members in order to progress a cause is in no way a fair representation of the people we support.
Education law reform needed now to ensure quality public education for all students
Media release
April 4, 2019
IHC wholeheartedly agrees with the summary findings from the Independent Taskforce, who were charged with reviewing the education system, that far too many groups of students miss out.
'Leave no one behind' - Calling for inclusion on World Down Syndrome Day 2019
Media release
March 21, 2019
IHC is calling for New Zealanders to step up for everyone on World Down Syndrome Day 2019.
IDEA Services - working hard to ensure safe services during strike action
March 19, 2019
IDEA Services wishes to assure family members and people who use our services that contingencies will be put in place to ensure the safety of the people we support during proposed industrial action planned for 1 April 2019.