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.

IHC Strategy – Please have your say
May 20, 2025
At IHC we are reviewing our strategy and we would like as many people as possible to have their say – including you.
Plain Language Act Repeal Bill ‘major step backward’ for disabled community
Media release
May 16, 2025
Repealing the Plain Language Act 2022 would mark a major step backwards for people with intellectual disability to easily access important information, says IHC.
IHC/APL announcement regarding social housing
May 12, 2025
The IHC Board has today announced that it is scaling back its previous growth strategy around Accessible Properties’ (APL) social housing portfolio.
IHC Strategy – We would like your views
May 6, 2025
We would like to hear your views as the organisation embarks on a strategy to take us through the next decade.
IHC advisory group strengthens voice of disabled people in decision-making
April 11, 2025
IHC is delighted to announce the formation of a new Chief Executives advisory group that will help ensure the voices of people with intellectual disabilities are further integrated into decision-making.
Call to end discrimination against disabled migrant children in New Zealand
Media release
April 8, 2025
Disability advocates, including IHC and New Zealand Down Syndrome Association, are calling on the New Zealand Government to reverse a deeply discriminatory immigration policy that targets children with intellectual disabilities.
Updated Privacy Statement
March 26, 2025
We have updated our Privacy Statement
Disability survey data highlights inequities that could last generations
Media release
February 27, 2025
New Government figures released today show further evidence of widespread disadvantage for people with intellectual disability.
Funded annual health checks could prevent 100+ deaths a year
Media release
February 14, 2025
Funded annual health checks for people with intellectual disability could prevent more than 100 deaths a year and significantly reduce hospital admissions, saving $16.5 million annually – more than enough to cover the $13 million cost of the checks themselves.
IHC welcomes new Chief Executive Andrew Crisp
Media release
February 3, 2025
IHC welcomed its new IHC Group Chief Executive Andrew Crisp at a pōwhiri in Wellington on Monday morning.