Strong Voices

Dianne Pelvin, from Ōtautahi Christchurch, is a member of the Chief Executive’s Advisory Group. She is also a member of IDEA Services Christchurch/North Canterbury Kapa Haka rōpū and is a National Student Volunteer Army (SVA) Ambassador.

For the past 30 years, Parent to Parent Sib Camps supported by IHC have offered unique camps all over New Zealand for children. The camps bring together children from eight to sixteen who all share the experience of having a sibling with additional needs.

Ray set out to ‘follow the sun’, hoping for a smooth scenic adventure… but the journey turned into something far more extraordinary.

Navigating banking can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re managing money on behalf of a family member, dealing with bereavement or struggling to understand complex systems, help is available.

After 19 years settled in a private rental in Whanganui, Trish’s world was upended when the house was put on the market and her long-term tenancy came to a sudden end.

West Coast kapa haka group Te Rōpū o Māwhera had worked extremely hard to be ready for Ngā Tāngata Manawa o te Tai-Tonga Kapa Haka Festival in Invercargill in October.

Nothing could stop our mighty kapa haka performers, who took over stages around the country at IDEA Services regional festivals.

The Chief Executive’s Advisory Group came together early in 2025. It’s chaired by National Self Advocacy Advisor David Corner. He has compiled this report for us.

There aren’t too many corners of New Zealand that IHC’s Chief Executive Andrew Crisp hasn’t found himself in over the past nine months.

Every year the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme photo competition brings out the creativity of our rural supporters, and 2025 is no exception.