The D*List - Audio Articles

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.

Shivers lead singer Timmy Porter says a traumatic brain injury is helping him grow deeper connections with their audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

The Disability Support Services Bill sets a dangerous precedent for disabled people living in unsafe family environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Those in power are making decisions that are harming our communities. Now it’s time to take action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne Cowan explores what happens when interdependence is treated not as weakness, but as a creative force.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A curation of 17 books by disabled New Zealand authors, just for you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now more than ever, we need to nurture the next generation of disabled storytellers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Welcome to the Wrong Readers Club. It’s time to settle the debate on whether audiobooks count as real reading... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Disabled people are dying because of the inaccessible systems we have no other choice but to live in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

A guide on when reporting vehicles is worth your time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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.