Consultations

There's a Government Inquiry underway looking into the response to the North Island severe weather events earlier this year (Cyclone Hale, Cyclone Gabrielle, and the heavy rainfall in Hawke’s Bay, Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Tairāwhiti, Tararua, and Bay of Plenty).

For its next monitoring report, Te Hiringa Mahara (the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission) is investigating access to mental health and addiction services.

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.

Rare Disorders NZ are undertaking a biannual survey. The aim is to collect data on what it means to live with a rare disorder in New Zealand in 2023.

DPA will be writing a post-election briefing to the new Minister for Disability Issues to let them know the disabled community’s views.