Two new NZSL Board members appointed
Two new members have been appointed to the New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Board today
Nau mai, haere mai.
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.
News from Whaikaha
Who's Your Boss: Paula Tesoriero
'The Post' is interviewing leaders across the public service. Whaikaha chief executive Paula Tesoriero was interviewed by Anna Whyte.
Recording of the Stats NZ and Whaikaha webinar is now available
On Wednesday, 9 April Stats NZ and Whaikaha discussed insights from the Household Disability Survey 2023 and what it means for 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.