Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

DPA's engages with New Zealand's disability community. We want to turn our rights into reality so we can live in a country where every person is able to live and work, and simply be who they are.

Consultation on draft Code of Insured Persons’ Rights now open

Toka Tū Ake The Earthquake Commission (EQC) is asking for feedback on a draft Code of Insured Persons’ Rights. The Code will set expectations for fair and timely management and settlement of claims under our natural hazard insurance scheme.

Nov 7, 2023

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Walk, wheel or bike around Dunedin? Share your story

The Duneding Council would like the Pathways plan to reflect the lived experience of Dunedinites, and are looking to include brief stories from people who walk, wheel or bike around Ōtepoti-Dunedin and some of the challenges they face.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Nov 7, 2023

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Invitation from Crip the Lit to Wellington writers' festival

Robyn Hunt in D*List writes that a line up of disabled writers will feature at this year’s Crip the Lit-curated events at Verb in Wellington, a writers’ festival running from 9 to 12 of November, at St Peter’s on Willis Street.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Nov 7, 2023

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Applications open for Arts Access Fellowships 2023

Arts Access Aotearoa, who supports accessibility and inclusion in the arts, is calling for applications to Ngā Toi Rangatira o Aotearoa Arts Access Fellowships 2023.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Nov 7, 2023

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Vacancies at Whaikaha – various

Whaikaha, Ministry of Disabled People is advertising the Chief Legal Advisor and Policy Analyst positions.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Nov 7, 2023

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