New resource a go-to for supported decision-making
A new digital resource about how to support people to make decisions – large and small – without taking over, will be launched today.
Nau mai, haere mai.
Welcome to Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People.
About 1 in 6 New Zealanders are disabled. We work across government, businesses, and communities to improve outcomes for them.
We focus on things that make a tangible difference to disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori, and their families and whānau, whether that means working with partners to get more people into employment or making New Zealand more accessible.
Disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori make an important contribution to society and the economy. We have a huge opportunity for that to grow even further.
Whaikaha does not provide direct support to disabled people or their families. For more information about services and support available, visit Disability Support Services.
News from Whaikaha
UNCRPD progress indicators available online
The work of public agencies to strengthen the rights of disabled people, in line with international obligations, is now available online.
2025 NZSL Community Grant recipients announced
Eleven projects have been approved for NZSL Community Grants in 2025, totalling just under $250,000.
About Whaikaha
Get to know Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People, our role in Government, and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Find resources on collecting and using disability data and recent updates from across New Zealand.
The current strategy is almost 10 years old, so it is time for a refresh.