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 welcomes new Ministry for Disabled People
Media release
October 29, 2021
IHC welcomes today’s announcement that the Government will establish a new standalone Ministry for Disabled People, supported by the Ministry of Social Development.
Updated privacy statement
October 22, 2021
We have updated our privacy statement
IHC Art Awards 2021: Winners announced
Media release
September 29, 2021
Dannilee Kokiri from Lower Hutt has won the IHC Art Awards for 2021 and a $5,000 prize.
The IHC Library is closed to visitors at present
September 13, 2021
The IHC library remains closed to visitors during Alert Level 2.
COVID-19 update: 3 September 2021
September 3, 2021
It’s great that today we recorded a much lower number of new cases of COVID-19 in the community.
IHC Annual General Meeting postponed
August 31, 2021
We had scheduled to hold this meeting in Nelson on Friday 17 September, however due to COVID Level lockdowns we do not have the confidence that we will be able to hold the meeting at this time.
Covid update: 31 August 2021
August 31, 2021
Let’s spare a thought for all our friends in Auckland and Northland as the rest of us prepare to move to COVID-19 lockdown Level 3.
Covid update: 23 August 2021
August 23, 2021
As I’m sure you know, the country remains in Alert Level 4. We’re continuing to follow Government guidelines and best practice to help keep the people we support and our staff safe.
COVID-19 update: 18 August 2021
August 18, 2021
As you will be aware, the whole country has moved to COVID-19 Alert Level 4 with the discovery of the highly contagious Delta variant in the community.
Banking for people with intellectual disabilities
June 28, 2021
We are continuing to work across the board to find good ways for people with intellectual disabilities to manage and access their money given banking changes.