At the 18th session of the United Nations Conference of States Parties (COSP18) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, DPA NZ hosted a side event bringing disabled and Indigenous leaders to the forefront of global climate discussions.
Recognised in the King's Birthday Honours was our Christchurch Ōtautahi based DPA member Allison Franklin, who became Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM).