The D*List - Audio Articles

Dating Diaries: Navigating dating while queer and disabled

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:24:21 GMT

Havilah Arendse explores the trials and tribulations of dating alongside some of her queer and disabled friends.

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Derpy's forgotten ableist past

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Come down the rabbit hole with Ellie Marsden as she explores how a word with ableist connotations has been revived with no negative attention.

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Potty Talk: The top four disabled toilets in Kirikiriroa

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

An honest ranking of the accessible toileting facilities in Hamilton and the Waikato region.

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The band finding purpose through music (and taking the piss out of themselves)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:36:21 GMT

Shivers lead singer Timmy Porter says a traumatic brain injury is helping him grow deeper connections with their audience.

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Crowning the best disabled character in fiction | Crip Café - Ep. 1

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:24:05 GMT

Who is the best disabled character in fiction? How do you have relationships with non-disabled people? We answered all these questions and more in our first ever episode of Crip Café!

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How the DSS Bill puts disabled people at risk of abuse

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Disability Support Services Bill sets a dangerous precedent for disabled people living in unsafe family environments.

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Disabled communities are under attack, time to push back

Mon, 25 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Those in power are making decisions that are harming our communities. Now it’s time to take action.

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Can disabled people make art in relationship with AI?

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Suzanne Cowan explores what happens when interdependence is treated not as weakness, but as a creative force.

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Spotlighting Aotearoa's disabled authors

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A curation of 17 books by disabled New Zealand authors, just for you.

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Introducing our Community Reporters programme

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Now more than ever, we need to nurture the next generation of disabled storytellers.

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Goodbye Lotteries: the Government is cutting our disability funding, again

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Lottery Individuals with Disabilities grant has been quietly cut. Individuals will no longer be able to access funding for items like mobility vans or assistance dogs.

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Is it wrong to do things the ‘easy’ way?

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Wrong Readers Club. It’s time to settle the debate on whether audiobooks count as real reading...

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Suzy Cato brings New Zealand Sign Language to new show

Thu, 07 May 2026 03:23:18 GMT

Naketa Phillips has a kōrero with Suzy Cato about sign names, the incorporation of NZSL in her new show and the importance of te reo Māori on children's media.

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We deserve more than the bare minimum. Some of us don't even get that

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:30:59 GMT

Disabled people are dying because of the inaccessible systems we have no other choice but to live in.

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Boots and banter: The camaraderie of Physical Disability Rugby League

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:12:43 GMT

Over the weekend, the squad put it all out on the field. But for many of the players, it’s more than just a sport.

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What even happens when you report a car parked over a footpath?

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:37:11 GMT

A guide on when reporting vehicles is worth your time.

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Why I’m actively choosing joy to reject ableist views on being short-statured

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

As disabled people, we’re used to non-disabled people being obsessed with finding a ‘cure’ or seeing us as burdens to society. But finding joy is the antidote to this.

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Liberated by our limitations: John Landreth's voice is now clearer than it ever was

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

John Landreth acquired his disability mid-acting career. Through navigating chronic pain and a different body, he's also found a new voice for his art and music.

In 2025, John Landreth put his new voice out to the world in his debut EP, The Wall. The songs are about hope, renewal and the cycle of life, facing challenges head on and liberating oneself from the words of others. The work follows from a period of grief after acquiring his disability in 2018. Eda Tang shares a kōrero with John at the Roxy Cinema in Wellington.

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How the Iran conflict is impacting disabled communities in Aotearoa - and what we can do about it

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:45:08 GMT

As the conflict in the Middle East causes devastation for people in Iran, disability communities are starting to recognise the potential ripple effects here in Aotearoa.

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Why we need more accessible writing residencies

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

With residencies not fully accessible to everyone, Andi C. Buchanan wonders how can we open more and different pathways for artists to access these benefits.

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We're three years old — is The D*List what we thought it would be?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Three years ago, The D*List set out on a mission to create space for disabled culture, and to challenge ableism. It's time to reflect on how we — all of us, together — have done so far.

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We are never meant to run: Disabled Iranians' voices during war

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:04 GMT

Imagine hearing bombs and explosions nearby and knowing there is no safe place your body can reach. This is the reality that many disabled Iranians are living right now.

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Meet Donna McCaskill, Blind Low Vision NZ’s newest Board Chair

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:51:08 GMT

Donna McCaskill is a woman shaped by decades of sports, service and love for disabled communities.

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Why we need Easy Read documents about sex and relationships

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Easy Read shouldn’t shy away from the real or awkward parts of life, like the messiness of human bodies.

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Choose your future: How to make Auckland work for you

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Civic duty is sexy. The word consultation… is not. It’s time to have your say on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2026/2027 – and you can do it your way.

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Tamatha Paul on 'coming out' as disabled

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:15:44 GMT

Tamatha Paul (Ngāti Awa, Waikato Tainui) has always openly lived with disability and chronic illness. But things did initially feel a little different talking about disability as an MP. Eda Tang speaks with Tam about disability identity, community, and using her voice more as a disabled Māori wahine.\

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An accessible guide to Wellington Pride Festival

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

From accessible cooking classes to film screenings and online events, here’s an accessible selection from all 100 events in Pōneke.

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Fonotī Pati Umaga on the genre-defying Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The show lead talks reconnecting to parts of yourself, disability leadership in the arts and vulnerable storytelling.

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Autistic-friendly classrooms could have helped me get through school

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:44:02 GMT

While charter schools are not the only solution for all neurodivergent rangatahi, it could be the start of one for some students, says Kartini Clarke.

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Access as a Creative Opportunity: An interview with the creators of Speed is Emotional

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:00:46 GMT

Coming to Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Speed is Emotional places an emphasis on accessibility with audio description, relaxed performances and integrated NZSL.

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'Authentic and unfiltered': Exploring disabled motherhood through dance

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:38:44 GMT

Touch Compass’ latest piece, WHITE NOISE, reflects on motherhood and misconceptions.

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Having sex like a vampire: How neurodivergence strengthens my sex life

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:08:22 GMT

Who knew ADHD could make things spicy in a good way?

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‘Specialist schools’? More segregation is not the solution for disabled learners

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:36:23 GMT

Disabled people have a right to be fully included in every part of society, especially during our formative years at school.

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An accessible events guide for Auckland Pride 2026

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMT

It’s Auckland Pride season! The D*List has curated a list of accessible, joyful events happening throughout February to enjoy. Happy Pride!

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Three things I want health workers to know as a Deaf Person

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Deaf people don't carry a pocket-sized interpreter in case of emergencies.

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My review of the Total Mobility scheme (because the Government keeps going it wrong)

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Funding the scheme is obvious, but how about free rides if we wanna go clubbing after 1am?

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Ranking the Total Mobility Scheme proposals from worst to best(ish)The Government has announced some confirmed changes - including a reduction in the subsidy - but is open to feedback on six proposed changes to the scheme.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMT

The Government has announced some confirmed changes - including a reduction in the subsidy - but is open to feedback on six proposed changes to the scheme.

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Disabled and chronically ill Barbie dolls that we want to exist

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Mattel has just released their first autistic Barbie doll. These are the Barbie dolls (and their accessories) we’d love to see next.

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The D*List Wrapped: 2025 Edition

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:31:44 GMT

From access guides, to mobility aids to embracing play and a full-blown market day, here are just some of the highlights from the last 12 months.

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Paula Tesoriero on Government strategies and ‘high threes’

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT

Whaikaha boss Paula Tesoriero joins The D*List podcast to discuss the highs and lows of their first year as a standalone agency.

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My cuir (queer) sexy, disabled utopia

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:40:33 GMT

Lilith Del Mar's sex siren practice has become a space where they create their own narrative showing up as loudly as they want.

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The joy of discovering slow play as my new normal

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:15:46 GMT

Kitty Wasasala is learning to play, dream, create, rest and live, at whatever pace they want.

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Five ways I'm practising play this summer

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT

Playing helps Kiwikiwi Hawes recharge and feel restored.

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Wordplay and wrestling with puns

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:00:01 GMT

Although sports were never her strong suit, Lucy Croft found her arena in the form of pun battles.

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Aotearoa's role in forming the UNCRDP

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:58:51 GMT

In this podcast interview, long-time disability activist Robyn Hunts chats to The D*List about what went into forming the CRPD and how we can all play a part today.

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Anchoring as access to purposeful play

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:49:29 GMT

Nicolina Newcombe describes how anchoring to something meaningful is a form of play for her, and recently that's been travel.

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How pole dance gave me a new relationship with movement

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 21:30:00 GMT

Claudia Rose describes how pole dance gave her a newfound confidence in her body.

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Fun gifts to get your disabled friend on IDPWD

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT

SATIRE: If you’re feeling sorry for your disabled friend, International Day of Persons With Disabilities on 3rd of December is the perfect occasion for you to step forward. Giving them a $10 note or asking them for accessibility advice is overrated. Try these gifts instead!

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Why charter schools for Autistic students aren't the solution

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:42:27 GMT

The Government is planning to open two charter schools designed for Autistic students with the intention of closing gaps within the education system. However, the community broadly disagrees.

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What would your dream ‘third space’ look like?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:27:23 GMT

We deserve better, more accessible third spaces, and Emily Coull has imagined one: The Ladybird Café.

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Review: A new book expands our understanding of dyslexia

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Chanelle Moriah’s I Am Dyslexic is an interactive and informative guide which is a refreshing break from the never-ending Google search spiral.

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Things to know before going to a big convention

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:13:57 GMT

Fan conventions can be intense and inaccessible spaces sometimes. Here’s how Adam Spinks found attending Armageddon for the first time.

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Is the City Rail Link's accessibility on the right track?

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Aucklanders will be heading underground next year on the City Rail Link. Here's what we know about all the access features.

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Petition launched for mandatory sound emitters on electric cars

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT

Being clipped by an EV was the final straw for Josaiah Fue to take action and make roads safer for the blind and low-vision community.

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Predicting the 2025 theme for International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT

We follow the UN's word-salad theme-writing conventions to predict the 2025 IDPD theme.

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Why disabled people should do more ‘unsuitable’ things

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT

Taking risks is accepted as a part of life, except when it comes to disabled people.

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The real cost of being the token disabled person

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

As disabled people, our stories and guidance should be treated as taonga, not a freebie tick-box exercise.

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Rolling on to Thailand

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:17:09 GMT

The NZ Roller Blacks team are heading to Bangkok for an international tournament of the “ruthless sport”.

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Five fictional villains you didn’t consider to be disabled

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:06:16 GMT

Disability continues to code evil into fictional characters. The disabilities are just becoming less visible.

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I have ADHD. Am I disabled?

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:31:16 GMT

For ADHD Awareness Month, Soph Jackson asks: who is ‘allowed’ to call themselves disabled?’

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A long road to freedom for disabled people in Palestine

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:00:00 GMT

As we tentatively celebrate a ceasefire, disabled people in Gaza are still enduring impossible conditions.

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'Going through the back door': Cecelia O'Dell reflects on disability rights in Aotearoa

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:00:00 GMT

After working at the Human Rights Commission for 34 years, Cecelia O'Dell reflects on where Aotearoa is now compared to when she began there - and the work there's still to do.

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‘Is this a special facility?’: From rest homes to real homes for all disabled people

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:46:47 GMT

Living with other disabled people should be a choice not a last resort, says Henrietta Bollinger.

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The book that took a thousand hours to write

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:00:00 GMT

Voice-to-text technology and support workers made it possible for Palmerston North-based author Bethany Wilson to write her autobiography.

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A sparkly, accessible extravaganza: Reviewing the World of WearableArt

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:04:29 GMT

Kimberly Coates was blown away by the colours, drama and accommodations at her first WOW experience.

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‘We can speak for ourselves’: Hope and a commitment to redress at RNZFB apology to survivors

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:27:36 GMT

Kylee Maloney says the formal apology and redress is a vindication of the past, and proof that as disabled people, we can lead ourselves.

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Five things that actually caused my autism

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:10:32 GMT

Forget paracetamol, Trump. Blame the Llamas with Hats videos.

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'I like being carried, especially when they're handsome': Sophia and Indy on their new webseries

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:53:31 GMT

Sophia Maltus and her carer/cousin Indy Henman share stories of obstetrician visits, naked spider attacks and filming the new season of This is Wheel Life.

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Access Guide: March For Humanity in Tāmaki Makaurau

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:07:53 GMT

A massive pro-Palestine march has been planned across the Auckland Harbour Bridge this Saturday, but will we be able to show up and support?

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Accessible ways to learn te reo Māori

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:03:13 GMT

There's no one accessible format, but here are a few ideas for whānau whaikaha learning te reo Māori.

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Allyson Hamblett on her King's Birthday Honours, art and advocacy

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 02:27:55 GMT

Artist and advocate Allyson Hamblett said it was "absolutely amazing" to be honoured with a King’s Service Medal, but that her work doesn't stop there.

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More than just B-roll: Where were our voices in the news about disability funding?

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 03:35:36 GMT

Politicians, parents and chief executives got their say on the disability support services announcement yesterday — but what about us?

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Our voices lead the way on family violence response

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 03:31:59 GMT

In the past, the intersection of disability and family violence in Aotearoa has never been closely scrutinised. But this year, there’s been progress.

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Putting accessibility on the radar in this year’s Auckland local elections

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:13:28 GMT

Sending an envelope or making a phone call is all it takes to make a difference in your local community.

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What I am learning and accepting as being fakahela

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:43:05 GMT

During Tongan Language Week, William Sangter reflects on learning his first faiva dance and how his cousins helped him adapt the moves.

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A teacher's take: ‘The NCEA proposal gets a Not Achieved from me’

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:54:02 GMT

When high school teacher Sav Wallis heard the Government's proposal to replace the current NCEA system, her anger came quickly.

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A refreshing definition of success: Drafting rich stories on crip time

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:50:02 GMT

Having time and space to take risks, experiment and adapt is nurturing rich storytelling in First Draft, a production showcasing early drafts of short plays by d/Deaf and disabled playwrights.

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We should be renovating NCEA, not demolishing it: What it could mean for disabled ākonga

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:45:50 GMT

Disestablishing NCEA won’t solve the problems in our education system, especially not for disabled ākonga, says Nikita Van Dijk.

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Why I keep a stocked ER box. And it’s not for the reason you think

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:09:47 GMT

We all have our own version of an ER box, says Beth Awatere.

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Review: Siblings show is a cup of tea for the whole whānau

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:26:36 GMT

Two theatre-goers review Siblings, a show devised of games and talanoa featuring a cast of four tāngata whaikaha/disabled performers.

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'Forms and forms and forms': Getting your Licence to Drive as a disabled person

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:31:36 GMT

In the new series Licence to Drive, disabled people learn to take the wheel. Ryan Bohea chats to The D*List about the show, his new van and becoming a taxi for his mates.

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‘Our stories, pūrākau’: Siblings showcases whānau relationships on stage

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:38:45 GMT

After three and a half years of development, Siblings premieres in Tāmaki Makaurau this week.

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Real Talk with Naomi and Niah

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:22:58 GMT

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IHC’s report on hardship is a call for united action

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:17:07 GMT

Last week, the IHC published a report on how intellectually disabled people and their families experience hardship. Community leaders aren’t surprised by the findings, but hope it's a wake up call for many.

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Let’s commit to supporting each other - not generative AI

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:19:42 GMT

AI cannot fill the human-shaped tear in the fabric of our community, argues Kitty Wasasala.

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'Issues were amplified': What we learnt from the Covid-19 public inquiry

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:20:48 GMT

Representatives of disability communities shared at the public hearings on the Covid-19 inquiry to reflect on the Government’s response to the pandemic.

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ADHD drug shortages won’t change, but access will be more equitable

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:32:57 GMT

From February 2026, GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to diagnose and treat adults with ADHD. What are the implications?

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Review: Audio description makes burlesque raunchier in Codeword Cabaret

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 02:57:58 GMT

Paul Brown reviews a cabaret show accessible to blind and vision impaired people thanks to detailed - and sometimes graphic - audio descriptions.

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Thirty, flirty and finally driving

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:18:01 GMT

In the new series Licence to Drive, about disabled people taking the wheel, Lucy Croft experiences the highs and lows of learning to drive in your 30s.

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Two years of replenishment - and joyful rage - at The D*List

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:55:28 GMT

In June 2023, The D*List website went live. Here’s what editor Olivia Shivas has learned over the past two years working with disabled storytellers and community champions.

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How disability representation comes to life in new romance novel Onyx Storm

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:10:55 GMT

The latest book in fantasy romance series Empyrean made Lucy Croft not just excited about the disabled lead characters - but there's even a disabled dragon.

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Review: Hearview’s subtitle glasses means less confusion at the hairdresser

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:11:22 GMT

New technology is giving people who are hard of hearing more options to communicate, says Kim Coates.

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Matariki memories: Honouring our whakapapa by uplifting our communities

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:02:22 GMT

Over Matariki weekend, Ella Sargison and her whānau will be connecting over Matariki Hunga Nui and honouring her nurturing and warm Oma who passed away last year.

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Pay equity and disabled people: Why fair pay is more than just financial security

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:44:39 GMT

Disability Rights Commissioner Prudence Walker takes a disability rights lens on the persistent wage gap between disabled and non-disabled people.

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Access Guide: Matariki Hautapu at Ōrākei

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:21:14 GMT

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei invite all to join in and share the passing of the old year into the new year at their hautapu.

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Why the Regulatory Standards Bill is a threat to disability communities

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:17:29 GMT

This ACT Party Bill would undermine Te Tiriti, give corporates control of our whenua, and destroy our human rights.

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Confessions of a reformed disability simulation enthusiast

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 02:44:56 GMT

It is impossible to simulate the experience of impairment and disability in all its complexity, nuance and richness, says Robyn Hunt.

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Lusi Faiva on being a sensitive, ‘ground-breaking’ creative and returning to Samoa

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:05:52 GMT

Pioneering creative Lusi Faiva is premiering her show AIGA in Te Whanganui-a-Tara as part of Kia Mau Festival this week.

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The Future Needs Us: Honouring the voices of trans and non-binary disabled people in Aotearoa

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:59:53 GMT

Julia de Bres and ia Morrison-Young recall the heaviness and joy of producing a new research report sharing important stories about being disabled trans and non-binary.

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Being the person my younger self needed

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:55:24 GMT

Ahead of opening the Pacific Dance Festival, PHAB Pasifika's director Naomi Vailima shares her own story about belonging and community.

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Annoying things about Auckland that would change if we became Mayor

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:51:14 GMT

Two hours to get across town with public transport is not accessible in crip time. But we have a chance to make a difference at the upcoming local body elections.

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‘Being perfect is an offence to the arts’

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:45:25 GMT

Spoken word artist Emma Cooper-Williams has no perfect words, but uses them to process “the shit we have to live with in this world”.

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Budget 2025: What do disabled people think of this year’s budget?

Wed, 28 May 2025 22:54:19 GMT

It’s a mixed bag for disabled people in the Budget announcement. While learning support got an overdue boost, there are still many gaps.

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Kim Anderson: Being 'multi-hyphenate' and not looking disabled

Mon, 26 May 2025 03:34:46 GMT

Eda Tang speaks to Kim Anderson, the recipient of the Whakahoa Kaitoi Whanaketanga Creative New Zealand Deaf and Disabled Artist Fellowship 2025.

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Review: Mirror, mirror on the wall, live action Snow White and its downfalls

Mon, 26 May 2025 03:20:02 GMT

Vikram Wagh reviews the new Snow White film and what he believes it got wrong.

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Dominic Hoey’s sore, but strong backbone

Tue, 20 May 2025 02:34:11 GMT

The industry wants poverty porn, but they’re not going to get it from Dominic Hoey.

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Do you feel like a burden?

Sun, 18 May 2025 23:48:44 GMT

Is it a common experience to feel like a burden, and how can we push against this?

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Did your parents make you ableist?

Tue, 13 May 2025 21:41:21 GMT

Pieta and Olivia reflect on disabled adults' relationships with their parents and what they did to raise them well - or poorly - into disabled adults.

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How a voting ban on prisoners breaks government commitments to disabled people

Tue, 13 May 2025 04:45:07 GMT

With the Government announcing a total ban on prisoner voting, disabled New Zealanders’ political engagement will be even further reduced.

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Are you wrapped in cotton wool?

Mon, 12 May 2025 03:33:57 GMT

Pieta Bouma and Olivia Shivas ask: Should disabled people take more risks?

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The podcast where we ask the questions you won’t

Mon, 12 May 2025 03:31:18 GMT

Pieta Bouma introduces a new podcast sharing the ways we navigate the trickiest parts of being disabled - like am I a burden and did my parents make me ableist?

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The policing of trans bodies should be a red flag for all of us

Mon, 12 May 2025 03:25:16 GMT

Attempts to define gender and bodies by law is all too familiar to disabled people, making this an important moment to show up in solidarity, writes Henrietta Bollinger.

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Jess Karamjeet: Chronic illness, boundaries and her new show, RAY!

Wed, 07 May 2025 01:56:02 GMT

Coming to New Zealand International Comedy Festival is award-winning musical comedian and screenwriter, Jess Karamjeet! Eda Tang shares a yarn with Jess about her show, RAY! and what she's learning about her disability right now.

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Acquiring disability meant acquiring creative wealth for author Sam Smith

Mon, 05 May 2025 22:23:34 GMT

Once a dentist, now a full time funny man, Sam Smith still wants to see your grin.

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How Parasport helped a young athlete reject the pressures of mainstream sport

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:07:45 GMT

Athlete Sarah Clarke wasn’t even planning on showing up to table tennis at the Halberg Games, but a year later she’s on a pathway for the Oceania Para Championships.

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Love horror, hate ableism: Modern horror’s obsession with disability

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:03:28 GMT

Thriller film fan Lotto Ramsay loves a good scare, but is finding them less desirable to watch because of some disability tropes.

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Police are depending on 'individual champions' to understand disability communities

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:11:01 GMT

A recent case of police misidentifying an 11-year-old non-verbal autistic girl for someone else shows New Zealand Police need to urgently change their processes on working with disabled people.

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The day my neurodivergent doomscrolling paid off

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:57:25 GMT

Vixen Temple describes the moment an old research study helped release her from the validation of neurotypicals.

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Yes, I am wearing a neck brace and no, you can’t ask me about it

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:02:28 GMT

Although they might mean well, next time someone asks you inappropriate questions on the street here's some strategies to keep them moving along.

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No more pity stories thanks! Merging sports and design to elevate disabled athletes

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:15:47 GMT

Fresh out of Otago University, Dylan Lloyd is a graphic designer and athlete making a huge mark in his community - both on the wheelchair rugby court and in the design industry.

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'We are creators of culture': Putting disabled writers at the helm

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:01:58 GMT

Having access to funding for disabled-led projects makes our storytelling braver, says a recent recipient of the Whakahoa Kaitoi Whanaketanga Creative New Zealand Artist Fellowship.

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A film 18 years in the making

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 01:57:58 GMT

The Māoriland Film Festival is about to premiere a The Doctor’s Wife, co-directed by Paula Whetu Jones and Tamara Azizian.

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March 18th: One year since our lives became smaller

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:14:33 GMT

We have to remind the Government there aren’t deserving and undeserving disabled people, urges Etta Bollinger, we’re just a community with different needs.

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When did Ōtautahi festivals become so accessible?

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:59:23 GMT

Twominds Festival is going beyond the bare minimum at their event this weekend, hosting multiple ‘chill-out’ zones onsite and promoting the Sunflower Lanyard scheme.

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When is ‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ going to reach academia?

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:08:23 GMT

Imagine a world where students didn’t have to read between the lines to figure out whether their disability studies lecturer has lived experience.

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Celebrating Pride with rainbow cupcakes and makeup photoshoots in Ōtautahi

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:03:03 GMT

Emily Coull helped organise a Pride event for her community so people felt accepted for who they are, she says.

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Are we becoming less disabled?

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:57:55 GMT

New data estimates 17% of New Zealanders were disabled in 2023, compared to 24% in 2013. Where did the other 200,000 disabled people go?

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Picnics, parties and parades: A Wellington Pride Festival access guide

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:41:30 GMT

Te Whanganui-ā-Tara local Joanna McLeod has you covered by highlighting some of the accessible events on offer this month.

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Awakening Aotearoa’s disabled-led arts sector

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:18:14 GMT

An identity and collective voice for disabled-led artists is needed, but how do we get there?

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'Are you really blind?!' A conversation with Ari Kerssens and Maretta Brown from Sight Unseen

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:12:06 GMT

Ari Kerssens and Maretta Brown star in a new web series about living with blindness and low vision in Aotearoa.

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Lights, camera, access: What it's like being an access coordinator

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:53:49 GMT

Felicity Hamill is bringing an access-first approach to the screen industry as one of the first access coordinators in Aotearoa.

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‘I’m not the problem’: Celebrating five years of the National Disabled Students Association and tertiary advocacy

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:51:03 GMT

Shifting uni classes online during Covid and planning O-week events that aren’t foam parties are just some of the ways NDSA has advocated for disabled students in the last five years.

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Earmuffs and stage ramps was music to the ears at local gig

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:47:56 GMT

With a dedicated sensory area, Music in Parks brought together music lovers to experience tunes in a way that worked best for them this past Saturday.

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Hacking Outward Bound as an autistic person

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:03:52 GMT

The idea of a spontaneous summer adventure might be a nightmare for some. But Nicolina Newcombe found a way to make Outward Bound work for her, even if she broke the rules.

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Stop and smell the Mecca perfume: My love letter to the underrated sense

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:15:57 GMT

On Valentines Day, Semi Cho pens a love letter to the sense that sweeps her off her feet to a tropical beach or country meadow with a simple sniff.

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Learning on crip time: The missing student in your lecture

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:59:57 GMT

With the 2025 academic year starting for many tertiary students, Star Hitch unpacks why so many disabled students are missing from occupying empty seats in our lecture halls.

We asked AI to help explain the DSS Consultation. Its response was uncomfortably revealing

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:48:15 GMT

How ableist can ChatGPT really be?

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Drag, macrame and other disability-friendly events this Auckland Pride Festival

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 02:12:02 GMT

Keen to join a Pride event this month but not sure where to start? Here are some events with a flavour of accessibility around Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Stronger Together: The power in community

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:34:07 GMT

Joining together in our richly diverse disability community is a powerful way of being together, learning and asserting our rights, says Robyn Hunt.

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Access Guide: What to expect at Waitangi this year

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:38:27 GMT

Be prepared for big crowds, golf cart rides and great vibes if you’re heading to Waitangi next week.

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The D*List wrapped: 2024 edition

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:12:29 GMT

From kinky wheelchairs, compelling political opinions and juicy art shows, here’s a throwback to some of the stories that made us laugh - and cry - in 2024.

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Hitting the festivals this summer? Here’s what you need to know

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:21:36 GMT

Making a plan and heading to the bathroom first is gonna make your festival experience much more enjoyable, without worrying about the inaccessible grass fields.

By Marlo Schorr-Kon.

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Review: Never Look Away is a documentary with an unexpected disability lens

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 02:24:32 GMT

Lucy Croft describes the shock and stimulation of seeing someone with a different face on screen.

By Lucy Croft.

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The D*List’s Cripmas gift guide 2024

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:47:37 GMT

This year our wishlist consists of presents created by local disabled artists and disability-led businesses.

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Disabled on dating apps: To disclose or not to disclose

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:06:49 GMT

A conversation on the pros and cons of disclosing your disability on dating apps.

By Amy Clements and Abdullah Shiblaq.

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How to survive evacuating Dunedin floods in the middle of the night

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:36:45 GMT

As a puddle turned into a lake outside his home, wheelchair-user Chris Ford raised the alarm for help. You know things are bad when politicians are contacting you directly.

By Chris Ford.

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Why the recent Pharmac changes don’t fix access barriers to ADHD medication

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:09:46 GMT

A door opens to those who can see a private specialist. But what if you can’t? Last Tuesday, Pharmac announced two changes affecting people wanting access to medication for ADHD and narcolepsy...

By Eda Tang.

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More than PVC gutters and ball muffin trays: Boccia brings community together

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:18:26 GMT

The inaugural Disability Sport Auckland Boccia Tournament created a space for challenge and competition - on and off the court.

By William Sangster.

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Raising the low bar on accessible dining

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:24:21 GMT

Disabled dining isn't as simple as rocking up with a hungry belly. So when we saw Metro magazine’s Top 50 Restaurants include some accessibility information we were intrigued.

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Tāngata whaikaha join the nationwide hīkoi for Te Tiriti

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:43:35 GMT

The D*List speaks to people across our communities about joining the hīkoi mō te Tiriti and why it's important we all play our part in protecting te Tiriti o Waitangi.

By The D*List.

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Royal Commission apology: ‘Survivors need disabled allies’

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:03:50 GMT

Gary Williams calls on all disabled people to be allies of survivors to support tangible change for our communities.

Written by Olivia Shivas.

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What makes a cool, disabled villain?

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:44:11 GMT

As Verb Wellington kicks off, we asked disabled authors about reimagining disabled villains.

By The D*List.

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Writing about 'the other' when 'the other' is you

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 01:05:07 GMT

Award-winning playwright Helen Vivienne Fletcher shares her roundabout journey in disabled theatre.

By Eda Tang.

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‘Smashing the guys from Oz’: Iconic match for Whaikaha Kiwis

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:26:18 GMT

It was a nail-biter at the first ever international Physical Disability Rugby League game in Tāmaki Makaurau.

By William Sangster.

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How self-diagnosis is helping autistic women make sense of their worlds

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:22:57 GMT

After being gaslit by medical professionals for not fitting their neat autistic boxes, Amy Clements went down the path of self-diagnosis and speaks to others travelling the same road.

Written by Amy Clements.

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Juicy, warm and joyful: WTF is DAT?

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:22:48 GMT

With a disco, an NZSL interpreted taxidermy session and a cabaret brunch amidst its colourful programme, there’s something for everyone at DAT Fest next month.

Written by Eda Tang.

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Is it an aisle chair or a kinky chaise? Ranking airport wheelchairs

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:22:33 GMT

From the Buttcheek Express to the classic Stock Image Wheelchair, we reviewed the best (and worst) airport wheelchairs on a trip from Tāmaki Makaurau ki Ōtautahi.

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Five musicians who have become my heroes - and you should know them too

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:22:09 GMT

From one-armed drummers to modified drum kits, here are some of Marlo Schorr-Kon's favourite music icons.

Written by Marlo Schorr-Kon.

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Bravi for Braille! Opera becomes more accessible

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:21:44 GMT

Librettos are notoriously hard to understand. Live Braille is making that easier.

Written by Eda Tang.

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Burnout Blessings: How 'killing it' was killing me

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:21:05 GMT

My burnout didn’t appear as a fully fledged monster overnight. I was in my Girlboss era when burnout inhabited my body like a creeping vine. Then one day, I couldn't get out of bed.

Written by Van Mei.

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Computer Love through the ages

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 02:04:47 GMT

From clunky old websites to swiping on Tinder, Chris Ford shares his highs and lows (and romance scams) of online dating.

Written by Chris Ford.

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Things I'm learning in a neurodivergent relationship

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:24:28 GMT

Until swiping right on a Bumble profile that read 'AuDHD', I'd been living my life as a closeted neurodivergent person.

Written by Eda Tang.

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The love/hate relationship we have with our teacher aides

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:23:21 GMT

Our teacher aides helped us in the classroom when we needed it the most, despite our resentment for making us stand out when we just wanted to fit in.

Written by Semi Cho.

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The pain of the policy that splits disabled kids from their parents

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:22:19 GMT

Jap Sahib and his mother Prince are one of many families who have endured the pain of living split between countries. Prince shares their story with Áine Kelly-Costello from Migrants Against the Acceptable Standard of Health Aotearoa.

If you would like to support the campaign to end discrimination and abolish the Acceptable Standard of Health criteria, you can find out more here.

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Five mobility aids our community are obsessed with

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:19:41 GMT

Mobility aids are visual cues to strangers of our impairments, but they're also essential to helping us get through the day with dignity. Here's some that we love and why.

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Scuffed doors and an open mind: The complicated truth about inter-abled flatting

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:15:51 GMT

To bust some myths about flatting with a disability, Cait Ruth Lawrence interviews their flat to find out what makes their happy and inter-abled household work.

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More than man’s best friend: How an assistance dog revolutionised my life

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:13:15 GMT

Applying for an assistance dog had Helen Vivienne Fletcher go through waves of anxiety. But it turned out to be one of the best decisions she ever made.

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The Talk: Why you’ll need to hold your own hand when I’m sick

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:04:50 GMT

Ruby Solly makes the case for radical honesty in friendships with disabled people, and why sometimes you need to give people permission to leave.

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Queer tī with Aunty Hu

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:56:55 GMT

The Aunty with the Queer tea and kōrero pūrākau you never knew you needed.

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Fear, love, metal ceilings and fighting for your rights: A tuakana-teina korero with Dr Huhana Hickey and Noēll Ratapu

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:35:51 GMT

Self-described trouble maker, lawyer, artist Dr Huhana Hickey and digital artist and activist Noēll Ratapu discuss fear, love, your rights and everything in between.

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New year, same body: Going back to school, uni and work after the holidays

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:08:00 GMT

Learning to manage a chronic illness and being a university student was a rollercoaster for Melissa Irving. Here’s what helped her.

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The D*List wrapped: 2023 edition

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 21:29:27 GMT

Stories that make us feel seen and validated, with a sprinkle of sass and crip joy makes The D*List a replenishing space on the internet.

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A silly season survival guide when you’re chronically ill

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:17:02 GMT

The only thing worse than a mall, is a mall in December. So shopping online, as well as putting in boundaries with whānau are some ways Ellen Larsen gets through the festive season.

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Taranaki’s Festival of Lights a sensory and accessible wonderland

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 21:18:58 GMT

From the rainbow lit waterfall to mobility scooter hire, New Plymouth comes alive with music and lights during the 37-day family friendly festival.

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The D*List's gift guide for your crip friends

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:21:10 GMT

With gift-giving season around the corner, The D*List team have compiled a guide on practical gifts that help you live your best disabled life.

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How we celebrate the festive season

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:15:01 GMT

From sticking a candle into fruit pudding to a bonfire to bingeing TV shows in bed, here's how some of our friends from The D*List community mark this time of the year.

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The history and hijacking of disability day - and what we're doing to claim it back

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:12:37 GMT

Robyn Hunt on how we harness our wonderful and wild disability creativity to assert our rights on International Day of Persons with a Disability - and every other day.

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Three high schools in two years: How the right classroom helped me thrive

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:10:06 GMT

Being in a special learning unit was a disaster for Ite Lemalu, but he finally flourished when joining the music department at another school.

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Disabled Kiwis avoid imminent benefit cuts by working at being more inspiring

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 22:14:23 GMT

SATIRE: Disabled people are live streaming their mundane activities in the hope of fulfilling their duty by being inspirational.

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My D*List: Sav Wallis on being accepted for her unmasked self

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:12:09 GMT

This Tāmaki-based high school teacher is grateful for the people who love her 'untypical personality'.

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A guide to accessible protesting

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:29:51 GMT

If attending a loud and crowded protest isn’t for you, here’s some other ways to be an advocate for change that won’t use up all your spoons.

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Prudence Walker on getting over our imposter syndrome and everyone playing their part

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:15:16 GMT

The new disability rights commissioner's introduction to disability was confusing and medicalised; it wasn’t until she met others with similar experiences that she accepted who she was.

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My D*List: Vixen Temple on being a hopeless optimist and burning the patriachy

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 23:11:40 GMT

Vixen Temple dreams of a world that prioritises community, and why she resonates with horror movie monsters.

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Our new govt could do with a dose of crip-magination

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 23:08:03 GMT

Etta Bollinger ponders what life might look like for us if the incoming government saw our value as disabled people as unconditional.

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Radical Crip Imagination at Verb writers festival: Our stories, our way

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:16:44 GMT

A line up of disabled writers will feature at this year’s Crip the Lit-curated events at Verb in Wellington.

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Karanga maha shine at Northern region kapa haka festival

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:14:10 GMT

Five Northern region kapa haka rōpu gathered last week for Te Hoenga Waka Kapa Haka Festival.

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Halloween character costumes that are actually scary

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 22:06:49 GMT

Here are some costume ideas that will scare the life out of your disabled pals.

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‘Arts are important to bringing us joy’: Residency applications open for disabled artists

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:46:33 GMT

The first recipient of a disabled artist development residency Robyn Hunt is encouraging other artists to share their worldview through the arts.

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The D*List book club: Our favourite disabled authors

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:44:24 GMT

A list of books by local and international disabled authors curated by The D*List community.

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Kapa haka festival brings whānau together to connect with culture

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:01:38 GMT

Te Hauāuru o Tamaki accept the wero of learning a new waiata less than a week before the festival.

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Aotearoa voted for a new government. Here's what life could look like for us

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:24:42 GMT

From healthcare to the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill, here’s a recap of a few key policies that could impact our community.

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My D*List: Chelsea Pita on why nan's house is her favourite place to eat

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:19:30 GMT

Kai and good company make all the difference for wahine tāngata whaikaha Māori Chelsea Pita.

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Crip the vote: Accessible voting this election

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 20:51:53 GMT

Did you know you can cast your vote over the phone or bring a support person to the booths this year?

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Disabled Artists' Festival of Theatre review: Five Slices of Another Life

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:48:30 GMT

Laughs bounced off the walls when inside jokes about being disabled were told on stage.

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Disabled Artists' Festival of Theatre review: Body of Work

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:46:42 GMT

Glittery heels and a glass jar with a mysterious substance were the basis for a theatre show about chronic illness that made reviewer Vixen Temple “more eager to burn the patriarchy”.

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Pocket money and periods: An interview with Henrietta Bollinger

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:00:51 GMT

Wellington writer Henrietta Bollinger speaks with The D*List about their new book Articulations which explores disability, queerness and being a twin.

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Bright lights and Bushwhackers: How colour and sound brought wrestling to life

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:01:05 GMT

Ite Lemalu could hear rather than watch the pain as wrestlers were struck or suplexed onto the mat.

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Top 5: Iconic lifts in Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:27:29 GMT

From stunning views to full-on glitter, here's a list of iconic lifts from windy, wonderful Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.

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Captain Buzzkill

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 23:19:38 GMT

It's hard out here for those of us who forget that not everyone's life looks quite as dramatic as ours. But maybe that's a them problem?

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The disabled man who changed the sex toy industry

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:22:26 GMT

If it weren’t for Gosnell Duncan, a disabled man of colour, sex toys would not look, smell and feel the way they do now.

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Dear Mum: Love, your disabled child

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:25:23 GMT

We need to talk about those photos of me in the hospital that you keep posting on Facebook! To read the article visit Dear Mum: Love, your disabled child.

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Short-statured on C Street | Episode 1: How We Met

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 02:13:23 GMT

Short-statured on C Street is a small podcast by short-statured friends and flatmates Umi and Jacq. To read the article visit Short-statured on C Street | Episode 1: How We Met.

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“You thought we were serious?” [satire]

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:09:42 GMT

After news broke this morning of the New Zealand government reneging on a commitment to disabled people, it became clear it was part of a wider strategy to promise plenty, and deliver very little.

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Top 5 iconic lifts in Tāmaki Makaurau

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 23:21:44 GMT

As something of a lift connoisseur, I humbly offer my take on some of Auckland's most iconic elevators.

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'Taking up space' at NZ Fashion Week

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 23:19:35 GMT

The strong cast of disabled models at this year's New Zealand Fashion Week is a sign of how far we've come in the quest for better disability representation in Aotearoa.

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My D*List: Ite Lemalu on his love of wrestling, music and people

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:14:47 GMT

Ite Lemalu is an avid wrestling fan, who spends his weekdays working alongside the Fale Dojo crew, and dreams of a more accessible Aotearoa. When he's not working out, you can find him playing music with friends and family.

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How going flatting helped smash my internalised ableism

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:46:34 GMT

By leaning into discomfort and voicing aspects of her disability that might not make sense, Amelia Jacobson and her flatmates designed a home of trust and safety.

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Your insider’s guide to getting a Total Mobility card

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 23:30:55 GMT

You probably qualify for a TM card without realising it, so here’s our guide to untangling the confusion that is the Total Mobility card application process.

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Earcatch is making a splash for accessible media

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:32:28 GMT

A new library of audio-described content means the blind and low vision community can finally access Kiwi shows.

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My red flags as a Deaf church-goer

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 23:33:53 GMT

Hope Cotton loves Jesus, but doesn't love being ambushed by impromptu healing circles on the way to the bathroom.

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The Total Mobility process is broken - and no one seems bothered

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:39:10 GMT

It took $35 and 2 hours of my life to prove to Auckland Transport that I’m disabled enough to take a bus.

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When spoons are at a premium, you have to feed yourself first

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:37:43 GMT

Rest is just as important as active picketing for Henrietta Bollinger when it comes to protest.

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The joy of disabled mutual care

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 01:43:57 GMT

Soph Jackson explores all the ways that disabled people care for each other, from families to couples to community as a whole.

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The sexual wellness product your OT hasn't told you about

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 23:43:25 GMT

TouchBot is responding to disabled people’s desires yet to be prioritised by the sexual wellness industry.

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Hot takes on the new Blind Low Vision ad campaign

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:57:55 GMT

From 'a pretty cool ad' to 'a self-congratulatory approach', here is what some blind and low vision folks think of a campaign using high-contrast and text-to-speech technology.

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#DynamicDisability: How a hashtag changed our lives

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:45:02 GMT

How discovering language to describe fluctuating disabilities helped Melissa Irving find herself and her people.

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'Baby steps' towards an accessible film festival

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 23:46:57 GMT

While there's always more to do, organisers of the New Zealand International Film Festival say they're committed to improving their accessibility offerings.

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Meet the autistic people rejecting traditional western binaries

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:12:24 GMT

Autistic people explore the meaning of autigender, and how it might expand everyone’s understanding of the Western gender binary.

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Why does NZ make it so hard for disabled people to move here?

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 23:57:19 GMT

We need Aotearoa's disability communities to rally behind scrapping eugenic migration rules.

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Top 5: Things you find in accessible bathrooms

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:58:56 GMT

Mops, lots of rubbish bins and some gross surprises are not what I want to see in the bathroom when I just really need to go pee.

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Can I pray for you? A conversation with Amy Kenny

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:39 GMT

Amy Kenny is reframing how we talk about disability and religion - and what to do when random people want to pray for you in the supermarket.

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Housing Minister confused by notion of disabled person upstairs

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:02:26 GMT

Does the Minister in charge of accessible housing understand accessible housing?

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Mānawatia a Matariki! Celebrating Matariki, our way, in our language

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:03:48 GMT

For Tamara Grant, Matariki signals a calling to come together with whānau and celebrate neurodiverse ways of understanding a time of reflection.

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My pride is the collective strength of our communities

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:05:25 GMT

Sharing common experiences with other disabled people feels like taking a warm bath, where I am completely safe, says Umi Asaka.

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The journey of The D*List: A manifesto of crip joy

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 01:48:20 GMT

The D*List started with this question: What the hell do we do about ableism?

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We’re doing visual descriptions wrong

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:09:42 GMT

Do blind people actually want visual descriptions or are we just wasting 15 minutes of everyone’s time before a Zoom meeting starts?

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How the sex work industry complements my ADHD

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:08:30 GMT

Being spontaneous and a hands-on learner because of her ADHD suits Vixen Temple’s lifestyle just right as a sex worker.

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Why are mobility vehicles so out of reach for disabled people?

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:07:07 GMT

Only 59% of Lotteries grants for modified vehicles were successful in the last five years.

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Finding myself in Hamburg while my city drowns

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 01:40:40 GMT

During her residency in Germany, it was the first time artist Pelenakeke Brown saw so many disabled people working across different places like cafes, bars and creative venues.

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