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’s Accessible Properties to take over Housing New Zealand homes in Tauranga
December 21, 2016
IHC New Zealand is delighted that the contract has been signed with the Government confirming that Accessible Properties will acquire and manage 1140 more homes in Tauranga.
Online schools will create more disparity
Media release
December 1, 2016
IHC is calling for the Government to guarantee rights for children to attend their local school over online schools.
New Disability Strategy ignores justice for all
Media release
November 30, 2016
The Government’s new Disability Strategy makes great promises but remains lightweight on securing fair outcomes for those with intellectual disabilities who find themselves in the justice system.
Move to outlaw seclusion rooms overdue
Media release
November 3, 2016
IHC welcomes the Ministry of Education’s move today to outlaw school seclusion rooms and continues to advocate for individualised responses to each child’s needs, with schools having more support and direction.
Blenheim to host Take a Moment with us exhibition
Media release
October 17, 2016
An IHC travelling exhibition that provides insight into the lives of people with an intellectual disability opens to the public on Thursday 20 October at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim.
IHC says it’s time to shut seclusion rooms for good
Media release
October 14, 2016
IHC welcomes today’s decision to investigate the use of seclusion rooms in schools and for all to be shut down until a finding is determined.
Education for All Open Letter to Minister
September 22, 2016
On Thursday 23 September the Education for All network, made up of disabled people, families, educators, and service providers, including IHC, rallied on the steps of Parliament, united against the Government’s recent policy announcements about including students with disabilities.
Thinking of Colin Meads and family
Media release
August 21, 2016
The thoughts and best wishes of the many people associated with IHC New Zealand are with Colin Meads, Verna and their family and friends at this tough time.
Media release - ‘Holiday’ wins IHC Art Awards
August 16, 2016
An intricate embroidered cushion by Wellington artist Jo-Anne Tapiki has won the 2016 IHC Art Awards and $5000.
Valuing People’s Lives - David Corner’s statement on deaths in Japan
July 30, 2016
This week I saw the news media about the killing in Japan in an institution for disabled people where 19 people were killed and 26 others were injured by just one person and the media highlighted it as the worse killing in Japan since World War 2.