Welcome to DPA
Disabled Persons Assembly NZ (DPA) works for the equity and inclusion of disabled people through system-wide change.
We are a not-for-profit, pan-impairment disabled people’s organisation (DPO) run by and for disabled people.
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Meet our team – governance and staff – and find out about our members.
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We advocate for disability rights – through submissions and our projects.
Disability rights -
Our members are disabled people, families and organisations.
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We are a charity that accepts donations towards ensuring inclusion and equity for all.
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What’s new?
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Christchurch news for February
This month’s Ōtautahi Christchurch DPA newsletter covers a new mobility‑accessible car park, inclusive and adaptive sports opportunities, community events and workshops, regional consultations, a People First vacancy, Total Mobility updates, and ways to stay connected with DPA Ōtautahi.
Have a look at the February issue.
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Dunedin newsletter for January 2026
January Ōtepoti Dunedin DPA news highlights local accessibility initiatives, community visits, Special Olympics achievements, upcoming events including self‑defence for disabled women, regional submissions, DPA Noteable Radio updates, and ways to connect with the Ōtepoti team.
Have a look at the January issue.
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Waitaha Canterbury research
A University of Canterbury study is seeking participants who use Individualised Funding (IF). PhD researcher Samanthi Bandara is exploring how IF affects choice, control, equity, participation, and inclusion, for disabled people and whānau.
Samanthi would like to hear from disabled people aged 18–64 who have received IF for more than three years and live in the Waitaha Canterbury region. Participation involves a 100‑minute in‑person interview, with an optional online workshop. To find out more, contact the researcher:
- email Samanthi
- phone 021 0277 8644
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