Disability
Petition for better disability access gains momentum
Hundreds are backing a petition asking parliament to improve the process for housing modifications for disabled people. Audio
Why Rachel Māia chose to have her leg amputated
What's it like to look at your leg for the last time then ask doctors to amputate it? Zoë George follows champion rock climber Rachel Māia as she says goodbye to her limb and embarks on a new chapter… Audio
The autism employment conundrum
Two years ago, then 18-year-old Jackson left school with NCEA level 3 in maths, economics, physics and travel/tourism. He started looking for a job in the construction sector. And he’s still looking… Audio
Disabled man waits 18 months for bathroom modifications
Dunedin man Joshua Perry has launched a petition calling on the government to speed up the lengthy wait times faced by disabled people wanting their bathrooms to be modified so they're safe. Video, Audio
BANG! Season 3 Episode 6: Accentuate the Positive
Sex positivity is the idea that all sex, provided it's healthy and explicitly consensual, is good. But what happens when a complicated theoretical idea like sex positivity gets packaged up for the… Audio
Making the world shine in the dark
In this episode of Voices, we meet an award-winning advocate for the blind community. Produced by Kate Orgias. Audio, Gallery
'Undervalued' caregivers set for nationwide strike over pay
Almost 3000 intellectual disability care workers are striking after mediation with their employer, IDEA Services, failed. Audio
More carparks on way for disabled drivers in Dunedin
The Dunedin City Council is installing more mobility parks in the central city in response to concerns from disabilities groups.
Women writers with disability - read us!
Here we are, read us: Women, disability and writing is about to be launched, offering readers an insight into the relationship between writing and disability. It's a little book with big ideas… Audio
Stroke victim forced to use public bathroom to shower
West Auckland stroke victim Natasha Sadler is being forced to use a public disabled bathroom to shower, while she waits up to a year for health authorities to modify her own bathroom. Video, Audio
A new campaign to boost advance care planning
Most people don't want to think too much about the end of their lives, but a new campaign Kia kōrero ILet's Talk does just that. Ria Earp from the Health Quality and Safety Commission is with us to… Audio
Breaking down business barriers: The Independence Collective
In today's competitive job market it's not easy getting employment, and it can be even more of a challenge if you have an intellectual disability. Janie Martin, had a hell of a time even being… Audio
Deaf discrimination in the workforce
A British woman has shared her story about discrimination she has faced because of her disability. Kellie Wilson says she loses out every time due to her deafness. She's applied for 1000 jobs in 18… Audio
Wood processer fined $680k after serious injuries
Two similar health and safety failings have cost a timber company more than $680,000 in fines, reparations and costs.
Teacher fears life on solo parent benefit in immigration wait
A widowed teacher with an autistic son is among those pleading for an answer on whether their parents will be allowed to join them under a shelved immigration programme.
Woman forced out of job after disability complaint
An Auckland woman has been forced to leave her volunteer job at a charity store, after a colleague complained about her intellectual disability. Rebecca Gibbs had been volunteering at the Hibiscus… Audio
Govt urged to fix Funded Family Care system
A network supporting people caring for severely disabled family members is welcoming an out-of-court settlement for a small group of families.
Family settles with govt over paid care dispute
One of eight families who've reached an out of court settlement with the government over care for disabled relatives, says it's won the battle, but not the war. Audio
MSD deputy CEO to apologise to seriously ill beneficiary
The Ministry did not regard his situation as an emergency and demanded he pay back 10,000 for emergency motel accommodation. Video, Audio
MSD ordered to wipe debt of seriously ill beneficiary
The man concerned was often forced to live in his car because MSD didn't think his situation was an emergency. Video, Audio
