National information

Submissions by Te Roopu Waiora

• Submission on the Local Government (Auckland Council) Bill by Te Roopu Waiora Trust
• Submission to the Parliamentary Justice and Electoral Select Committee
• United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Te Piringa - National Maori Disability Support Services

Speech – Turia: Hui Taumata: Te Piringa; National Maori Disability Network’s Annual Conference; Kairau Marae, Taranaki

There are three very important reasons why it is absolutely appropriate to be here at this marae, and here at this time, as we officially launch the Hui Taumata for Te Piringa - the National Maori Disability Network's Annual conference...more

The Office For Disability Issues

The Office for Disability Issues is the focal point within government on disability issues. We promote and monitor implementation of the New Zealand Disability Strategy and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. We also lead cross-sector policy development, report to the Minister for Disability Issues, and support the Ministerial Committee on Disability Issues ...more

2nd National Hui for Maori Deaf 2005

Speech - Parekura Horomia: 2nd National Hui for Maori Deaf 2005

Mihi
Ngâti Whâtua, ngâ turi rangatira o Aotearoa, ladies and gentlemen, tçnâ tâtau katoa.
Congratulations on the first evening of your second national hui. It is great to be here to share your celebration of 12 years of dedication, hard work and energy.

A hearing disability is sometimes called the ‘invisible disability’. Invisible it may be, but it is certainly not uncommon. The 2001 disability survey found that hearing disability is the third most common disability type, behind impairments of mobility and agility ...more