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 027 807 7740.

2023 IDEA Services regional kapa haka festivals
Media release
August 23, 2023
IDEA Services is excited to be hosting four upcoming regional kapa haka festivals.
Manaia is the IHC Art Awards People's Choice 
Media release
August 17, 2023
Paraparaumu artist Manaia Matakatea (Muaūpoko,Ngāti Raukawa - Ngāti Huia) has won the 2023 IHC Art Awards L’affare People’s Choice Award.
IHC 'Capture the Moment' Photo competition winners announced
Media release
August 14, 2023
Cameron Henson wins first prize in IHC photography competition.
2023 Election Forum
August 8, 2023
Are you a disabled voter seeking to make your voice heard ahead of this year’s election? Come along to IHC’s 2023 Election Forum featuring politicians from a range of parties.
20th IHC Art Awards Winners Announced
Media release
July 25, 2023
Max Hinds-Brown (above left) from Kāpiti Coast has won the annual IHC Art Awards and a $5,000 prize.
Celebrate Matariki through art with Michel Tuffery
July 3, 2023
We're celebrating Matariki on IHC Media with guest artist Michel Tuffery!
IHC Art Award winners’ work to feature in product promotion
June 13, 2023
Stunning artwork by IHC Art Awards winners is the centrepiece of a new limited edition collection from AF-Drinks, rising star of the alcohol-free drinks market.
Top judges for the 2023 IHC Art Awards
Media release
April 21, 2023
Judges Tim Walker, Mark Hutchins-Pond and Elizabeth Caldwell, bring enormous experience and understanding of art in Aotearoa New Zealand to this year’s IHC Art Awards.
Teacher investment is a start, what next?
Media release
April 19, 2023
IHC says more action is needed to adequately resource schools despite welcoming the Government’s announcement to reduce class sizes.
Update to families – Cyclone Gabrielle – 22 February
February 22, 2023
Since Cyclone Gabrielle struck the North Island more than a week ago, IDEA Services has been working around the clock to ensure the safety of the people we support, our staff and our communities.