Government adopts UNCRPD recommendations
Important developments regarding the recommendations of the UNCRPD.
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Welcome to Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People.
Whaikaha is being established as a standalone government department.
We will work across government to improve outcomes for more than one million disabled people in New Zealand.
We will provide disability system leadership across government and focus on removing barriers and bringing about societal changes that improve the lives of disabled people.
Disability support services are now provided by MSD.
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News from Whaikaha
Acknowledging the recent passing of Dame Tariana Turia
Whaikaha wishes to acknowledge the recent passing of Dame Tariana Turia who was the Minister for Disability Issues from 2009 to 2014.
Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People becomes a standalone ministry
Statement from Paula Tesoriero MNZM PLY, Secretary for Disabled People, Chief Executive of Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People.
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.