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.

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.
IHC congratulates new Disability Rights Commissioner
Media release
June 20, 2017
IHC New Zealand warmly welcomes Paula Tesoriero as the country’s new Disability Rights Commissioner.
New provider for Shared Care services
June 12, 2017
IDEA Services is pleased to announce that CCS Disability Action will now manage Shared Care services so people have the opportunity for continued support.
New provider for Wellington respite centres
Media release
May 30, 2017
Two respite bases in the Wellington region are to be run by Spectrum Care, which is set to take over these two services from IDEA Services.
Home Support move to ensure uninterrupted services
Media release
May 18, 2017
IHC is pleased to announce quality home support services for people will continue uninterrupted.
IDEA Services says the Associate Health Minister is either unfairly criticising a trusted service provider or is badly misinformed
Media release
April 13, 2017
The Minister has announced today that Explore will pick up the Autism family education and therapy programmes IDEA Services has operated at a loss for the last three years.