Disabled
How under-served learners are a $11b loss for New Zealand
Yesterday Nine to Noon looked at a new report into the declining rates of literacy and numeracy in the country and what could be done to fix it. This morning Lynn focuses on the $11b missing from the… Audio
Mental wellbeing in Aotearoa: a new snapshot
A new report-card into the wellbeing of New Zealanders finds a concerningly large minority of people and communities with persistently poor wellbeing. The report by the Mental Health and Wellbeing… Audio
Concern fewer jobs for disabled people
With the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic impacting the profitability of many business and the unemployment line set to grow, there's concern disabled people will struggle to find work. In March, prior… Audio
The hidden issue inside our low unemployment figures
New Zealand's low unemployment rate hides the fact that over half the people on a benefit are disabled or have health conditions, or are caring for someone in that situation. Audio
The hidden issue inside our low unemployment figures
New Zealand's low unemployment rate hides the fact that over half the people on a benefit are disabled or have health conditions, or are caring for someone in that situation.
AudioThe state house hurting a severely disabled teen
The parents of a severely disabled teenager, who say they've been waiting seven years for a fully accessible state house, say their son is suffering and he's unable to live with the dignity he… Video, Audio
Man petitions Parliament for faster home modifications for disabled
A disabled Dunedin man who has waited more than 18 months for his bathroom to be modified is taking his fight to Parliament, hoping other people don't have to endure what he has. Audio
Petition for better disability access gains momentum
Hundreds are backing a petition asking parliament to improve the process for housing modifications for disabled people. Audio
Woman forced out of job after disability complaint
An Auckland woman has been forced to leave her volunteer job at a charity store, after a colleague complained about her intellectual disability. Rebecca Gibbs had been volunteering at the Hibiscus… Audio
Imploring employers to help people with disabilities
Auckland recruitment consultant Adrian Coysh has three children who are slowly losing their vision and he is appealing to employers to think about helping people with disabilities to get a job. He has… Audio
