Whaikaha update - October 2025
In this update you'll hear from our Chief Executive Paula Tesoriero about what we've achieved together as we near our first birthday as a standalone government agency.
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
Introducing our Annual Report 2024/25
Our first annual report has now been tabled in Parliament and is available to read.
Join our Accessibility Advisory Group
We are inviting Expressions of Interest for our new Accessibility Advisory Group.
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.