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.

Libby’s courage takes her through to the finals
August 28, 2020
Courageous young Whanganui actor Libby Hunsdale has reached the finals of this year’s Attitude Awards. The star of the new feature film Poppy has been named one of the finalists in the Attitude Youth Courage Award.
Kāpiti craft beer-makers in running for entrepreneur award
August 28, 2020
Four young Kāpiti friends who started their own craft beer-making enterprise have been named as finalists in the Attitude Awards.
National Services Review – Feedback extended till 31 August
August 19, 2020
These are extremely busy times and with changes to COVID-19 alert levels we have not been able to hold as many family forums for the National Services Review and sessions with the people we support as we had hoped.
Smash the failing disability system
August 18, 2020
Four major reports released this year show in stark detail the widespread disadvantage and discrimination that intellectually disabled people experience every day.
Remembering John Holdsworth
August 17, 2020
John Holdsworth ONZM died on Saturday 15 August in his garden on the family’s farm in central Hawkes Bay. He never said much about what he did for people, but he was hugely influential in improving the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities.
IHC welcomes funding boost for students
Media release
August 4, 2020
IHC has applauded an announcement by the Government that some students with learning support needs will benefit from a substantial increase to Ongoing Resourcing Scheme funding.
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.