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.

Fair pay for fair work welcomed
Media release
February 21, 2019
IHC is delighted that the Government is looking into replacing the Minimum Wage Exemption (MWE) with a wage supplement to ensure people with disabilities are paid at least the minimum wage.
Systemic effort needed to flip the script for people with intellectual disabilities in 2019
Media release
February 11, 2019
People with intellectual disabilities continue to be left behind going into 2019, begging the question – how long do they and their families and whānau have to wait for longstanding and serious issues to be resolved?
UN calls for more action on rights of children with disabilities
Media release
January 29, 2019
IHC is pleased that the latest United Nations review tracking New Zealand’s progress on human rights has called for more action on the rights of children with disabilities.
Time for a truly accessible New Zealand
Media release
January 28, 2019
IHC has welcomed the Government’s commitment to designing accessible public buildings for people with disabilities.
Promising signs for IHC Calf and Rural Scheme target
Media release
December 10, 2018
IHC is encouraged with the support received so far in this year’s Calf and Rural Scheme.
Real work now begins on mental health reform
Media release
December 4, 2018
IHC fully supports and welcomes the findings of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, and says now is the time to act so people with intellectual disabilities and their families have improved access to mental health support and services.
Bull calf Hagrid lives up to his name
December 4, 2018
A bull calf named Hagrid has lived up to his name in a competition between two DairyNZ research and development farms to raise the heaviest calf for IHC.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities highlights long road ahead
Media release
December 3, 2018
IHC and Inclusion International are renewing their call to make inclusion a reality in all areas of society for people with intellectual disabilities.
Report: Strong support for independent living for people with intellectual disabilities
Media release
October 26, 2018
New research has highlighted what kind of support people with intellectual disabilities consider important to live independently in the community.
Speak out Advocacy Conference
Media release
October 15, 2018
IHC Self Advocacy Advisor David Corner reports on the recent Speak out Advocacy Conference in Launceston, Tasmania.