Taranaki Disabilities Information Centre

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

What a pleasure to have Cherish Respite attend a Disability Awareness Workshop on Thursday.

Our Disability Awareness Workshops are designed to encourage understanding, empathy and insight into life with a disability. The workshop has a practical element where you get to experience first-hand the barriers others have to face to go about their daily lives.

If you or your organisation is interested in attending a workshop, contact Jude on 06 759 0019 or [email protected]

14/06/2026

Congratulations to all of the winners from Saturday nights Topshop Awards. Particularly the Accessibility Award. Well done to the highly commended, Tika Cafe and Catering Robert Harris Coffee Roasters and the Category Winner The Coffee Club Fitzroy New Plymouth

Congratulations to our 2026 Taranaki Top Shop Supreme Award Winner – Poppies New Plymouth and all the category winners.

Over 500 businesses received nominations from the public and 80 finalists were mystery judged.

What a fabulous awards evening celebrating customer service excellence in our region.

Our sincere thanks to sponsors TSB New Zealand, Centre City, New Plymouth, Mitre 10, Taranaki Disabilities Strategy Coalition, Razz Print & Design, Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki and Moore VBW.

Always remember to Shop Local and keep supporting all of our fantastic Taranaki businesses.

08/06/2026

The DSS Survey for the latest consultation is now open:
https://accessiblesurveys.com/v2/Pd0djzhHy5N9HF80bKUB/intro

The DSS Survey for the latest consultation is now open: https://accessiblesurveys.com/v2/Pd0djzhHy5N9HF80bKUB/intro
Or you can register to attend a Workshop: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RegformDSS

In-person workshop locations and dates:
(All run from 10:00 to 12:00)
Auckland South 30 June 2026
Auckland Central 1 July 2026
Hamilton 2 July 2026
Palmerston North 21 July 2026
Lower Hutt 22 July 2026
Dunedin 29 July 2026
Christchurch 30 July 2026

02/06/2026

"Kia ora 👋 Disabled people, families, whānau and carers are being invited to help shape further improvements to Disability Support Services (DSS).
We want to improve services in key areas that the disability community has told us matter most to them.
We are building on what the community has told us over the past two years. This feedback has already helped shape some important changes across DSS, and we know there is more to do.
Now we want to know what good support looks like.
From 8 June to 31 July, DSS will be running a community consultation focused on key areas"

DSS invites disabled people, families, whānau and carers to help shape further improvements to disability support services.

02/06/2026

28/05/2026

Celebrating 150 years of Taranaki's amazing Pukekura Park!

Did you know we offer Mobility Scooters for use around the park? Just phone 022 166 8720 to book!

28/05/2026

Budget day, have a look at the latest information https://www.whaikaha.govt.nz/news/budgets

Today the Government released its 2026 Budget.

The Government has allocated just over $84 million over a 4-year period to ensure the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha can continue its work to improve the lives of disabled people.

You can find out more about our budget and announcements from other agencies on our website – link in comments 🔗

Image description: purple graphic with the text ‘Budget 2026’. To the left of the text is a faded tohu design, a series of parallel lines with intersecting curved elements. Along the bottom left edge is a darker purple curved border.

27/05/2026

Another great Disability Awareness Workshop with Educare akonga yesterday.

These workshops try to encourage understanding, empathy and insight into life with a disability. The workshop has a practical element where you get to experience first-hand the barriers others have to face to go about their daily lives.

If you or your organisation is interested in attending a workshop, contact Jude on 06 759 0019 or [email protected]

26/05/2026

We are pleased to support the Taranaki Top Shop Accessibility Award sponsored by Taranaki Disability Strategy Coalition. Congratulations to all of the finalists!

New Plymouth District Council Stratford District Council - Te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Whakaahurangi Health NZ - Taranaki ParaFed Taranaki Taranaki Regional Council Persons Assembly - NZ of Social Development Coalition Group Services Taranaki

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 TOP SHOP FINALISTS

AWARDS EVENING
Saturday 13 June
The Devon Hotel
Tickets $95+gst ($109.25)

To purchase tickets please email [email protected]
https://www.taranakichamber.co.nz/events-training/taranaki-top-shop/