A former soldier has called the actions to halt veterans that are wheelchair bound, from marching in the Anzac Day parade on Monday as foolish. Kingi Taurua thinks that the love and respect for our former soldiers have diminished.
Tag: Disability. Showing results 91 - 100 of 116
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Black Adapts leave disabilities at the dock
One waka ama squad is breaking the mould and overcoming disability to represent their country. The New Zealand Adapative Squad or the Black Adapts as they like to be called, have their sights set firmly on the world champs.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2015
People around the world celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities today. A day encouraging their inclusion into society and not leaving them as outsiders.
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Mother still seeking answers into the death of her autistic son
Three years on and Audrey Rapihana is still fighting for answers into the death of her autistic son Otto Rapihana. Official apology letters is the only acknowledgement she has received since her son's passing.
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Students get second chance at education
An alternative education centre is giving troubled youth another chance at education. Its students have been affected by all types of social issues, but director Shane Coleman says his students are resilient.
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Wheelchair turbo touch launch a hit
Wheelchair turbo touch is a new sport launched to benefit people with disabilities. Celebrities assembled in Auckland for the launch and were put to the test by the Turbo Flyerz.
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Limited funding sees Ngā Tukemata director dig deep
Limited funding for vocational services has seen Ngā Tukemata o Kahungunu Charitable Trust stretched financially. But rather than leaving the permanently disabled in its care high and dry, its director Jim Edwards has spent more than $150,000 of his own money over the years to make up the shortfall.
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Ngatamaine Tauranga defies odds to fulfill her dream and help others
Ngatamaine Tauranga is proof that having a disability is no barrier to achieving your dreams.
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NewsYoung Māori artist determined to overcome disability
It has been a long road for Herepainga Rawiri as she comes to grips with the fact she no longer has the artistic touch she once possessed.
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Decision could see restricted car access to Mt Eden Summit
Auckland's Mt Eden could be a vehicle free zone following a decision by the Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority today but the outcome could cause concern for many locals.
