Get to know Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People, our role in Government and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Have your say
One in four New Zealanders identifies as disabled. That's a lot of lives we can make a difference in.
We want the voices of our disabled community to have a true part in shaping the future. If you are a disabled person, family/whānau member, friend or supporter, have your say.
Creating an online home for disability information
Our website is a 'living project', designed and built in collaboration with members of our disabled community.
We're committed to continual improvement, and following accessibility standards and guidelines. We are working hard and acknowledge that best practice for accessibility means adhering to:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- New Zealand Government Web Standards
We will update our community on improvements and our accessibility standards as we go.
About us
More choices, more control over the life you want to lead. We're working with the disabled community to deliver change and give you more decision-making control around the support you receive.
Find out about the history of disability in Aotearoa New Zealand and the journey that led to our new Ministry.
Share your ideas and give feedback on changing the NZSL Act.
What's happening in our community
Carer Support and Individualised Funding - Ongoing flexibility for Family/Whānau/Aiga
Whaikaha is pleased to confirm that this more flexible approach to employing family/ whānau/aiga will continue until 28 February 2023.
Removal of Health and Disability Vaccination Mandate
As announced by the Government on Monday 12 September, the COVID-19 protection framework has been ‘retired’.
Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill: Open for Submissions
This important Bill is aimed at addressing the accessibility barriers faced by disabled people, tāngata whaikaha, and others.