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.

Abuse in Care – Royal Commission of Inquiry
July 21, 2020
IHC and IDEA Services is working to ensure people with intellectual disabilities can engage with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in Care.
IHC Membership Update - July 2020
July 15, 2020
An update for IHC members from Barbara Rocco, Chair of the IHC Member Council and IHC Board Member.
National IDEA Services Review update
July 13, 2020
Consultation has now started for the National IDEA Services Review, and feedback will be open until Monday 24 August 2020.
IHC calls on Government to abandon force in schools
Media release
July 1, 2020
IHC is calling on the Government to heed the wave of anti-brutality sentiment sweeping the world and move away from the use of force and restraint in schools.
IDEA Services update
June 17, 2020
We are seeing a hive of activity both in our services and out and about as people are enjoying reconnecting with friends and family at Alert Level 1.
IHC welcomes Health System Review
Media release
June 16, 2020
IHC has welcomed the Health and Disability System Review, and its commitment to a better future for New Zealanders with intellectual disability.
Turn and Face the People: Vocational Services Update
June 11, 2020
We are pleased to be able to update you all on the next steps for our vocational services and the opening of some day bases for some individuals.
IHC Celebrates Life Members’ Decades of Service in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Media release
June 1, 2020
IHC New Zealand is delighted to see the well-deserved recognition of Maureen Wood (MNZM) and Neil Taylor (QSM) in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.
IDEA Services – Turn and Face the People
May 28, 2020
Throughout the IHC Group we are committed to providing quality person-centred services to the people we support.
IDEA Services and Choices NZ – Alert Level 2 Update to Families
May 15, 2020
We are committed to ensuring that we reduce the risk of COVID-19 to the people we support and our staff at Alert Level 2.