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.

End of Life Choice placing people with disabilities at risk
Media release
March 7, 2018
IHC shares the concerns of the Disability Rights Commissioner regarding The End of Life Choice Bill, which unfortunately links assisted dying, quality of life and disability.
IHC calves head to big South Island sales
Media release
November 27, 2017
Hundreds of IHC calves are getting ready for an important date in South Island sale yards.
PM’s Award for inclusive education is a win for all children
Media release
November 15, 2017
IHC says an award for inclusive teaching practices celebrates one of the fundamentals of education – that every child has a right to achieve.
IHC encouraged by Minister's commitment to people with disabilities
Media release
November 15, 2017
IHC is encouraged by the Minister for Disability Issues, Hon Carmel Sepuloni’s resolve to lift people with disabilities out of poverty.
Hamish recognised with Attitude Leadership Award
November 10, 2017
On November 8 Hamish Taverner was awarded the Attitude Leadership Award at the 2017 Attitude Awards held at Auckland’s ANZ Viaduct Event Centre.
Harry is a prince among bull calves
November 1, 2017
Harry the Hereford-cross, a hungry four-month old bull calf weighing 214kg has beaten his rival hands down in a competition between two DairyNZ research and development farms to raise the heaviest IHC calf.
Friends break through the communication barrier
September 16, 2017
Lauren Hilton, a volunteer in IHC’s Volunteering Friendship Programme, met Sharleen Monaghan in June.
Colin Meads - A man who made a difference
Media release
August 20, 2017
The thoughts and best wishes of the many people associated with IHC New Zealand are with Verna and their family and friends at the passing of Colin Meads.
People with intellectual disabilities missing from mental health announcement
Media release
July 19, 2017
People with intellectual disabilities missing from mental health announcement
Respite changes coming this month
July 3, 2017
Two lower North Island respite bases will now be managed by NZCare Disability, under new plans announced by IDEA Services.