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.

'Too many gaps' across mental health system for people with intellectual disabilities
Media release
June 8, 2018
IHC is calling on the Government to take into account the rights, needs and circumstances of people with intellectual disabilities when addressing the factors that can lead to poor mental health and abuse.
IHC pays tribute to JB Munro – a character and a force for people with intellectual disabilities
June 7, 2018
IHC wishes to pay tribute to IHC New Zealand Life Member JB Munro, who passed away in Christchurch on 4 June 2018.
Response to HDC report, released May 2018
Media release
May 31, 2018
IDEA Services has apologised unreservedly for the incidents outlined in the Health and Disability Commissioner's report released in May 2018.
Budget 2018: Learning support funding ‘just tinkers around the edges’
Media release
May 17, 2018
IHC is pleased learning support has received a funding boost in today’s education Budget, but says a complete rebuild is needed so that every child gets what they need to learn.
Farmers Generously Support IHC
Media release
March 28, 2018
Farmers throughout New Zealand have raised $1.4 million nationally for IHC through the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme in the past 12 months to support people with intellectual disabilities.
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.