Ngā Pānui
3 October 2024
Whakapiri-mai, whaka-tata-mai: Empowering te hunga Kāpō me te hunga e Matarehu ana
Join us online for an afternoon of connection, learning, and empowerment for whānau kāpo, matarehu rānei (blind or low vision).
Email to register: info@tama.nz
25 September 2024
Funded by Te Māngai Pāho, BEING TURI premieres on MĀORI+ at 12.00PM on 3 October 2024.
BEING TURI is a powerful, interview-based documentary series that explores the world of turi/deaf Māori in Aotearoa.
19 September 2024
The Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha has published a new supplementary paper updating the Aotearoa New Zealand Autism Guideline: He Waka Huia Takiwātanga Rau.
16 September 2024
Survivors of abuse in care and their ‘plus one’ are invited to register their interest to attend a public apology event at Parliament on Tuesday 12 November where the Prime Minister will formally apologise to survivors of abuse in care.
13 September 2024
Te Ao Mārama Aotearoa (TAMA) will attend Te Matatini 2025 to advocate for Tangata Whaikaha Māori and promote disability inclusion within Māori communities.
11 September 2024
Today, we recognise the significant challenges faced by Māori communities affected by FASD, and we renew our commitment to support their rights and well-being.
30 August 2024
Māhuta ki te pae o Hinetangirau, o Hineroimata, o Hinenuitepō. Tangitangi ngā tama-āriki, hine-rīriki o Hautupua, kia au te moe e Koro e
23 August 2024
On August 8, the TAMA Hui Taumata brought the Māori Deaf community together to inspire, collaborate, and push for positive change.
15 August 2024
The Minister for Disability Issues Hon Louise Upston commissioned an Independent Review of the Disability Support System to strengthen its long-term sustainability.
24 April 2024
We are providing clarifications to support disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori and whānau to apply the Purchasing Rules for flexible funding supports.
16 April 2024
The Court of Appeal has released a decision about the employment status of two family carers. Whaikaha is carefully considering the findings.
09 April 2024
The Q&As have been archived. Please find more information and other links on this page.
08 April 2024
An online survey to complement a series of talanoa (conversations) with Pacific disabled people and whānau being held around the country is now available on our website.
