The DPO Coalition meets with a wide range of agencies. The objective of our meetings with officials is always to get improved outcomes for disabled people. We regularly discuss the need to ensure accessibility and to uphold the rights of disabled people under the United Nations Convention on the Rights … Read more
This set of Key Messages covers our DPO Coalition meeting in March 2025. Payments NZ The DPO Coalition met with a team of 12 people from Payments NZ. Andrew Weaver, Senior Business Analyst led workshop interactions with us on behalf of the Payments NZ team, which included Steve Wiggins Chief … Read more
Introduction Deaf Aotearoa is the primary non-government organisation representing the voice of Deaf people, and we are the national service provider for Deaf people in New Zealand. We are the Disabled Peoples Organisation (DPO) for Deaf people, and we are part of the DPO Coalition. Our aim is to act … Read more
Ministry of Social Development (MSD) The DPO Coalition met with Chris Bunny and members of the Disability Support Services (DSS) Taskforce. DSS consultation is happening now, with submissions closing on 24 March 2025. The DPO Coalition used the meeting with MSD to form part of its formal submission on the … Read more
Meeting Attendance: We had the pleasure of welcoming Joanne, Craigo, Oliver, Peter, and Jake to our latest meeting. Notably, Ryan was away working in Fiji, so Jake kindly stepped in as the acting chair for this session. Māori Cultural Lead: We’re delighted to announce the start of our new Māori … Read more
Kia ora koutou Deaf community, I am Ryan, Chairperson of Executive Board. I’d like to share the key messages from the board. Kia ora, Joanne and I’m President of Executive Board.
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ryan, and I am the new Chairperson of the Executive Board. I also want to acknowledge a departing Board Member, Emmie Bensley. The Executive Board greatly appreciates her time and commitment over the last two years. We wish her all the … Read more
Kia ora koutou The Executive Board, DAHL Board, Youth Board, CE & General Managers met in August for a 2-day retreat. We have proposed a refreshed new strategic direction which is similar to previous Strategic Direction document with the same values. We think the new Strategic Direction is clearer and … Read more
The Deaf Aotearoa Executive Board are looking for four (4) new people to join the Executive Board. Needs to have experience in governance, for example, being involved with the local Deaf Club Board, Deaf Organisation committees, School Board of Trustees, etc. If you have experience, you should apply to the … Read more
TRANSCRIPT: Both: Kia Ora Craigo: I’m Craigo Anton: I’m Anton. This video is about hosting the next WFD Congress. Craigo, what was your role at the WFD Congress? C: My role as an OM, ordinary member. There were two of us, Joanne and I, who went on behalf of New … Read more
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