Nau mai, haere mai.
Welcome to Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People.
Following the recommendations from the Independent Review, Disability Support Services has transferred to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).
If you are a disabled person, family member, or carer of a disabled person, your first point of contact will continue to be your provider, NASC, or Enabling Good Lives site.
Whaikaha will become a standalone department to provide leadership and stewardship for disabled people across government.
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News from Whaikaha
Labour market statistics for disabled people - June 2024 quarter
We look at new labour market data from Stats NZ to see what it means for disabled people.
Pacific Community Talanoa Feedback report
We have published a report that brings together the feedback we heard during a series of Pacific Community Talanoa held from February to April 2024.
About Whaikaha
Get to know Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People, our role in Government and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Find out about the history of disability in Aotearoa New Zealand and the journey that led to our new Ministry.
Discover why we're transforming the disability system in line with the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles.