A brief history of disability in Aotearoa New Zealand
This page, written by Martin Sullivan and Hilary Stace, takes a brief look at the history of disability in Aotearoa, since the advent of European settlement.
Nau mai, haere mai.
Welcome to Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People.
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News from Whaikaha
Independent Review
The Minister for Disability Issues Hon Louise Upston commissioned an Independent Review of the Disability Support System to strengthen its long-term sustainability.
Abuse in Care final report
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has released its final report – Whanaketia – through pain and trauma, from darkness to light.
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.