The D*List - Audio Articles

Donna McCaskill is a woman shaped by decades of sports, service and love for disabled communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Easy Read shouldn’t shy away from the real or awkward parts of life, like the messiness of human bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.\ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From accessible cooking classes to film screenings and online events, here’s an accessible selection from all 100 events in Pōneke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The show lead talks reconnecting to parts of yourself, disability leadership in the arts and vulnerable storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Touch Compass’ latest piece, WHITE NOISE, reflects on motherhood and misconceptions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who knew ADHD could make things spicy in a good way? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disabled people have a right to be fully included in every part of society, especially during our formative years at school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Auckland Pride season! The D*List has curated a list of accessible, joyful events happening throughout February to enjoy. Happy Pride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deaf people don't carry a pocket-sized interpreter in case of emergencies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Funding the scheme is obvious, but how about free rides if we wanna go clubbing after 1am? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mattel has just released their first autistic Barbie doll. These are the Barbie dolls (and their accessories) we’d love to see next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whaikaha boss Paula Tesoriero joins The D*List podcast to discuss the highs and lows of their first year as a standalone agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lilith Del Mar's sex siren practice has become a space where they create their own narrative showing up as loudly as they want.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kitty Wasasala is learning to play, dream, create, rest and live, at whatever pace they want. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Playing helps Kiwikiwi Hawes recharge and feel restored. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although sports were never her strong suit, Lucy Croft found her arena in the form of pun battles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicolina Newcombe describes how anchoring to something meaningful is a form of play for her, and recently that's been travel.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claudia Rose describes how pole dance gave her a newfound confidence in her body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.