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.

IHC Group at Alert Level 2
May 13, 2020
At midnight tonight New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2. We have been in a lockdown mode for almost 8 weeks and while we are looking forward to doing things differently, we will not be making drastic changes to the way we work at Level 2.
Yeah - nah, I am not fine
May 8, 2020
Rangiora Mum Lynda-Marie answered the phone in lockdown to hear a voice ask her how she was doing.
Visitors policy remains in place
May 5, 2020
Throughout the IHC Group we are planning for Alert Level 2 and beyond as we join others in quiet celebration of the news there have been no new COVID-19 cases since the weekend. While we plan, we will continue to prioritise the safety of the people we support and our staff and therefore our no visitor policy remains in place.
IHC calls on release of Health and Disability System Review in critical time
Media release
April 30, 2020
IHC New Zealand is putting its support behind the call for the release of the Health and Disability System Review as soon as possible, to ensure the innovative response to health and disability support needs during the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t lost.
Fresh thinking from IHC during COVID-19
Media release
April 21, 2020
IHC is thinking outside the square to support people during the COVID-19 lockdown.
To families: Announcement on visitors to our services under Alert Level 3
April 20, 2020
As we approach Alert Level 3, we would like to provide you with clear guidance around visitors to our services.
Message from IHC Group Chief Executive, Ralph Jones
April 17, 2020
An update from IHC Group Chief Executive, Ralph Jones, about planning for COVID-19 Alert Level 3.
COVID-19 helpline launched to reach the most vulnerable
Media release
April 14, 2020
People First New Zealand, IHC and the Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust are working together to respond to people with learning disability during COVID-19.
New protections for renters
April 14, 2020
The New Zealand Government has made some laws that give some new protection to renters during the lockdown. These laws apply for the next three months and they can go for longer if the government decides they should.
IHC Group COVID-19 Update
April 13, 2020
As you will be aware, we have moved to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 in Auckland and Alert Level 2 throughout the rest of the country.