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Celebrating inclusivity at the Santa Parade
It’s that time of year when déjà vu kicks in with a vengeance, as we divide ourselves into two distinct camps: the Christmas Geeks and the Christmas Grinches. The Geeks…
by JonnyDec 7 No comments -
Tiaho Trust offering social change and Leadership workshops to potential Disabled Leaders
Despite the announcement from the Government in March about restrictions to the Purchasing Rules for Individualised Funding the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) approach is still front of mind in the…
by JonnyJun 22 No comments -
Showing commitment is all part of life
A Different Light – 17th February 2024 – Showing commitment is all part of life Has love been in the air for anyone this week? Has anyone set sail on…
by JonnyFeb 17 No comments -
Election 2023 – What has been absent so far is any announcements of disability policy
Election fever has been feverish. Policies have been coming thick and fast. GST off our 5 + a day fruit and vege is dangled in front of us beguilingly. On…
by JonnyAug 19 No comments -
Luck was with us ahead of Cyclone Gabrielle
A Different Light – 18th February 2023 – Luck was with us ahead of Cyclone Gabrielle In my last column I wrote about the perils of holding events and the…
by JonnyFeb 18 No comments -
Focus on Equal Opportunities for All
When writing a column, there is one thing you really must consider: timing. Yesterday’s current events become the wrapper on today’s fish n chips very quickly. The small cycle of…
by JonnyDec 3 No comments -
Courageous Effort of Tokyo Paralympics by NZ Disabled Athletes
The Paralympics have come and gone with a hiss and roar. They provided a welcome relief from the daily Jacinda and Ashleigh talk show earnestly explaining – the nuances of…
by JonnySep 11 No comments -
Getting Out There Highlights – Northland Disability Services
A Different Light – 31st July 2021 – Getting Out There Highlights – Northland Disability Services Last week the magazine ‘Getting Out There’ we (Tiaho Trust) produce was dispersed Northland…
by JonnyJul 31 No comments -
Pet hates, Buddy greetings & Double bookings
A Different Light – 21 November 2020 You shouldn’t sweat the small stuff. It’s an old line, I know, but it’s true. Still, sometimes small things can get under your…
by JonnyNov 21 No comments -
Election chance for Northland’s Disabled to be heard
A Different Light – 15 August 2020 – Election chance for Northland’s Disabled to be Heard You’ve no doubt noticed the scarily vivid posters around town. Pitting the pitbull Collins…
by JonnyAug 17 No comments -
Ruakaka Surf Day for Disabled brings out the smiles
A Different Light – Ruakaka Surf Day for disabled brings out the smiles I wasn’t going to write about it -but the day was so upbeat- I couldn’t help myself.…
by JonnyFeb 29 No comments -
Access Issues in Waitangi Improving
A Different Light – 15 Feb 2020 February has been hot and busy. No doubt it will get hotter and busier with the weekends having the most activity. While February…
by JonnyFeb 15 No comments
