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People First NZ Responds To The Announcement For Changes To Whaikaha – Ministry Of Disabled People
Friday, 16 August 2024, 2:06 pm | People First NZ
People First NZ member and Enabling Good Lives National Leadership Group Member, Shane McInroe said “I am annoyed about the lack of consultation with the disability community about this major decision”. More >>
Passing Of Sir Robert Martin KNZM
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:32 pm | People First NZ
People First New Zealand Ngā Tāngata Tuatahi is deeply saddened by the passing of Life Member Sir Robert Martin KNZM. More >>
COVID-19 Helpline Launched To Reach The Most Vulnerable
Tuesday, 14 April 2020, 4:49 pm | People First NZ
It is a difficult time for all New Zealanders right now, however we know some people with learning (intellectual) disability will be finding the COVID-19 situation extremely difficult. Many people with learning disability do not have access to the internet ... More >>
Setting the pathway for more voices to be heard
Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 2:17 pm | People First NZ
This morning we woke to the best news possible. Robert Martin, one of the founding members of the self advocacy movement for people with learning disability in New Zealand, and Life Member of People First New Zealand, has today been voted onto the ... More >>
People First NZ says, “No to reinstitutionalisation”
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 3:26 pm | People First NZ
Members of People First New Zealand Inc., a national self advocacy organisation for people with intellectual disability, are distressed and feeling uncertain about the future of their support services after the Court of Appeal’s ruling that disability ... More >>
DPEP Act Repeal Debate Not Necessary
Friday, 8 April 2005, 10:28 am | People First NZ
The debate about the repeal of the DPEP Act is not necessary- the law needs to change. More >>