MEDIA

We’ve put together a list of informative links and news articles. Click on the images below to access each article.

New Zealand General Election - Saturday 7 November 2026

The New Zealand General Election is being held on Saturday 7 November this year. You need to enrol or update your details by midnight on Sunday 25 October.

There are different ways to vote, and accessible voting options are available. You can read more info about this by clicking the links below.

If you need support or are unsure about anything, please check out the Electoral Commission website or reach out to any of the team. We’re happy to help, and we want to make sure that our voices are heard.

DLC Media Release: Will revised DSS Bill put cost before people? Christchurch disability community rallies

The Press: ‘Abandoned and betrayed’ - Disabled community still hurting a year after funding cuts

DLC Media Release: Whaikaha, Whaimana: Our Voices Count - Impacts of the changes to disability support services and the Review of Whaikaha, Ministry of Disabled People during 2024 - Results from the Disability Sector in the Canterbury region.

One News: Budget boost for struggling Disabled Peoples Ministry 30/05/2024

RNZ: New minister announces review into disability support services funded by Whaikaha 30/04/2024

NZ Herald Article: Disability ministry’s problems revealed in confidential memo 30/04/2024

DPA Media Release: Shuffling the chairs on the Titanic won’t resolve underfunding of disability support 24/04/2024

Notes from the Disability Leadership Canterbury (DLC) Network Hui held Friday 12 April 2024

Petition of Shary Bakker to Parliament: Reinstate the Whaikaha Purchasing Guidelines for Individuals from March 1, 2024

Whaikaha has compiled the following questions and answers to help you navigate the Purchasing Rules and Equipment Modification Services (EMS) changes introduced on 18 March 2024.