The Halberg Games, a two-day sports festival for the physically disabled aged eight to 21 held annually at Tāmaki Makaurau’s King’s College, is seen as a stepping stone for one young competitor.
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News'Mana and pride' for Whaikaha rugby league
Physical Disability Rugby League New Zealand has changed its name to Whutupōro Rīki Whaikaha o Aotearoa as a way to encapsulate what it represents.
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Disabled healthcare providers overwhelmed during pandemic
The Disability Rights Commissioner is launching an inquiry into access to support for disabled people during the Omicron outbreak.
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'A fitting end to a bizarre year'- Rebekah Corlett, honoured as advocate for children with disabilities
Rebekah Corlett, with daughter Sophia. Photo / Supplied
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Māori disabled 'fall through the gaps'; face violence and neglect
Ruth Jones is one of the references involved in the Human Rights Commissions's reports. Photo / Te Ao Māori News
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Kaumātua Ike Rakena shares his rugby league dreams with Adam Blair
Rakena broke his neck playing rugby league.
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Māmā struggles to gain mask exemption for special needs son
A Northland mother of four has taken to social media to vent her frustration over waiting for a mask exemption card for her twin sons. One has asthma and the other is autistic.
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New Ministry for Disabled People planned
The government is to establish a Ministry for Disabled People.
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'Horrified but not surprised'- advocate reflects on latest disabled domestic abuse stats
An Auckland University study has revealed concerning statistics on domestic abuse suffered by the disabled with 40% of instances suffered by disabled women
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$5.7m boost for disabled rangatahi recreation activities
The government has today announced how $5.7 million will be allocated to create better-quality recreation experiences for disabled tamariki and rangatahi.
