The D*List - Audio Articles

The General Election day is approaching on Saturday November 7. We reached out to political parties: National, Labour, Te Pāti Māori, ACT, New Zealand First, the Green Party, and The Opportunity Party, with the same questions across housing, transport, disability policy, funding, healthcare, education, education and accessibility. On the topic of housing, we asked about their housing policies for...

The General Election day is approaching on Saturday November 7. We reached out to political parties National, Labour, Te Pāti Māori, ACT, New Zealand First, the Green Party, and The Opportunity Party with the same questions across housing, transport, disability policy, funding, healthcare, education, employment and accessibility. We asked them how their transport policy would serve disabled commun...

From missing candidates to parking illegally, here are the spiciest things that went down at our debate... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disability and mental health are complicated companions, says Joanne Dacombe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Alexia Black reminds our communities about our shared history, and challenges us to work together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting rid of the Minimum Wage Exemption, and offering free gym memberships would be on the cards if Alice Matthews was leading the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From ranking disabled toilets to calling out ableist slurs, our reporters have told stories important to all of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The word 'whaikaha' is used interchangeably with 'disabled', but that was not its original intention. Who is this word for, and where will it take us in the future? Written by Eda Tang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look at all the access features through the City Rail Link stations, opening in Tāmaki Makaurau this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is no single word that will resonate with everyone. In Te Aoo Maaori, multiple truths can exist at the same time, and that’s entirely valid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been nine years since the word takiwaatanga was created. Maioha Tawa has a chat with the man behind the kupu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A response to The Telegraph's (flop) article, ‘How having a disability became cool’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four of the six Total Mobility scheme proposals put forth by the Ministry of Transport will be going ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We remember actor Tim Curry for so many iconic roles, from Frank-N-Furter to Nigel Thornberry; let’s remember him as disabled, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disabled people in Aotearoa imagine a society that accommodates us to the max.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When reading through internal documents from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), we found all the best arguments for keeping the committee - arguments made by the DIA itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OIA documents reveal the Minister of Internal Affairs was repeatedly given advice to keep the specialised committee, but she chose to cut it six months later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kitty Wasasala delves into 'The Kids From OWL' - a superhero spy show from the 1980's about disabled kids with computerised wheelchairs and stun guns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring guest Trish Harris, author of Out of the Box, we discuss who we look up to in the disabled communities and what makes them iconic.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No, we don't all love trains.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turi Māori leaders and kaumatua come together to address the lack of accessible Māori language and cultural resources for the Deaf community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the classics ("I'll pray for you"), our weirdest experiences, and how to handle ableist comments. Plus, guest host Ella stands in for Soph! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Havilah Arendse explores the trials and tribulations of dating alongside some of her queer and disabled friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come down the rabbit hole with Ellie Marsden as she explores how a word with ableist connotations has been revived with no negative attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An honest ranking of the accessible toileting facilities in Hamilton and the Waikato region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.