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 New Zealand Financial Statements 30 June 2019
June 30, 2019
IHC is pleased to present the IHC New Zealand Incorporated Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2019.
IDEA Services welcomes Facilitated Bargaining
Media release
June 27, 2019
IDEA Services welcomes a referral of Facilitated Bargaining as part of its commitment to achieving a Collective Employment Agreement with Support Workers and Administration Coordinators.
IDEA Services – ensuring safe services during 23 June strike action
June 21, 2019
IDEA Services is working hard to ensure the safety of our services during the 24-hour strike scheduled for 9.00am Sunday 23 June till 9.00am Monday 24 June.
IHC celebrates recognition for Donald Thompson, Jan Dowland and Sir Paul Adams in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Media release
June 3, 2019
IHC is delighted that the significant contributions of Donald Thompson, Jan Dowland and Sir Paul Adams have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Budget sets overdue wellbeing pathway for people with intellectual disabilities
Media release
May 30, 2019
Budget sets overdue wellbeing pathway for people with intellectual disabilities
WORLD shares 30th Birthday love with IHC
Media release
May 15, 2019
IHC is delighted that WORLD has chosen to support the IHC Art Awards with a special Limited Edition project as part of its 30th Birthday year celebration.
IHC needs your calf
Media release
April 28, 2019
IHC is calling for people to donate their calves this year, after what was an incredibly challenging season for the rural sector because of Mycoplasma bovis.
IDEA Services – ensuring safe services during strike action
April 21, 2019
IDEA Services is working hard to ensure the safety of our services during the 12-hour strike scheduled for Sunday 16 June 8.30am – 8.30pm.
Planned funding cuts paint a grim picture for disabled care
Media release
April 21, 2019
IHC is incredibly relieved Ministers have intervened to block the Ministry of Health going ahead with $30 million of funding cuts for people with disabilities.
2019 IHC Art Awards judges announced
Media release
April 15, 2019
IHC is proud to announce our fantastic judges for the 2019 IHC Art Awards.