New Zealand First is disappointed at the Government sneaking through a piece of legislation, which will breach the rights of disabled adults and their family members.
Disability Issues
27
Mar
27 March 2013
New Zealand First says it is unacceptable that the Government has ignored a High Court ruling to keep Salisbury School open and instead is trying to shut it through dodgy backdoor politics.
With Barbara Stewart
12
Dec
12 December 2012
New Zealand First has urged the Education Minister to accept the High Court ruling that closing Salisbury special needs school for girls in Nelson is unlawful.
With Barbara Stewart
21
Sep
21 September 2012
New Zealand First is calling on the Government to urgently amend the criteria so that all students with reading and writing disabilities are able to access extra assistance to sit NCEA exams.
With Barbara Stewart
28
Aug
28 August 2012
Quality education has been further compromised by National’s decision to close down half of the country’s Residential Special Schools, says New Zealand First disability issues spokesperson Barbara
With Barbara Stewart
8
Jun
08 June 2012
New Zealand First is supporting moves to stop the Government from closing the Ranui Primary Special Needs Unit in West Auckland which would force the kids to attend mainstream classes.
With Tracey Martin
14
May
14 May 2012
New Zealand First applauds a landmark court decision that opens the way for parents of disabled children to become paid carers.
With Barbara Stewart
14
Feb
14 February 2012
New Zealand First has offered to contribute funding towards the cost of electronic note-taking equipment for Green MP Mojo Mathers to enable her to take a full part in parliament without having to