The Restructure of Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People w/ CEO of the New Zealand Disability Support Network, Peter Reynolds: 20th August 2024

Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People, is set to be restructured, losing its responsibility to deliver support services, which will be moved to the Ministry of Social Development. 

This has faced backlash by multiple political parties, such as Labour and the Green Party, as well as from disability activists.

News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to the CEO of the New Zealand Disability Support Network, Peter Reynolds, about the reshuffling, and what will change about Whaikaha.

They started off by asking Peter what this would mean for disabled New Zealanders.