New Zealand Disability Strategy summary of submissions

Whaikaha sought feedback on the draft New Zealand Disability Strategy during August and September 2025.

The Summary of Submissions report has an analysis of all feedback received on all sections of the strategy. To assist with reading the report there is a link to the draft strategy for consultation at the bottom of this page.

Summary of submissions report

Around 900 people attended 47 hui, and approximately 570 submissions were received, including input from more than 130 organisations.

Summary of submissions report (DOCX 2.8MB)

Summary of submissions report (PDF 1.5MB)

Short summary of submissions report (PDF 323KB)

Alternate formats for short summary of submissions

NZDS 2026-30 Short summary of submissions Audio (MP3 1.8MB)

NZDS 2026-30 Short summary of submissions Braille (BRF 7KB)

NZDS 2026-30 Short summary of submissions Large Print (DOCX 122KB)

NZDS 2026-30 Short summary of submissions Large Print (PDF 183KB)

If you would like an Easy Read translation of the short summary of submissions please email contact@whaikaha.govt.nz

Tāngata whaikaha Māori and Māori feedback

Whaikaha received feedback from tāngata whaikaha Māori and Māori individuals, groups and organisations. This report summarises key themes and issues raised by tāngata whaikaha Māori and Māori submitters during consultation on the strategy.

Summary of submissions – tāngata whaikaha Māori and Māori feedback (DOCX 88KB)

Summary of submissions – tāngata whaikaha Māori and Māori feedback (PDF 724KB)

Short summary of submissions – tāngata whaikaha Māori and Māori feedback (DOCX 45KB)

Short summary of submissions – tāngata whaikaha Māori and Māori feedback (PDF 323KB)