Inclusive Greens pays tribute to an outstanding leader in our disability community Sir Robert Martin KNZM. To honour his legacy, we have written about his life and included lots of Sir Robert's own words. E te rangatira, rest in power and love. docs.google.com/document/d/e/2…

Mihi to our co-leader & IG member member Chlöe Swarbrick for championing consensus-building so ppl w/ ADHD face fewer barriers to treatment. Mihi also to Dr Hanne who put his ability to practice on the line by continuing treating his patients w/ ADHD 1news.co.nz/2024/05/05/rul…

This Govt's phone ban esp in break times is alienating for many disabled & neurodivergent students. Students say using phones is stigmatising even if they do have an exemption. rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

As Ricardo Menéndez says, poverty is a political choice. Time to end sanctions. Also, recognise disabled ppl know our own income & job support needs best & overhaul welfare support accordingly. rnz.co.nz/news/political…

Solidarity with Stiffany. Greens have long opposed the unjust Acceptable Standard of Health requirements. Successive govts have been responsible for allowing this discrimination to continue while the Minister of Immigration has the power to end it immediately. #EndASHNow

The intercity buses are not physically accessible so protecting the Te Huia train trial is especially important for disabled people. Sign > petitions.parliament.nz/0500c639-55da-…

You know what area of under-performance Kāinga Ora, and esp Minister Bishop,, should pay attention to? The massive lack of accessible public housing - means disabled ppl & whānau get stuck on the waitlists longer, leads to more stress/poverty/illness 1news.co.nz/2024/05/20/rev…

With Covid rates on the up, we're looking out for $$ in the budget to continue free RATS, free vaccines + access to antivirals. And for all eligible, remember to get your next Covid booster! rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

Useful explainer here: rnz.co.nz/news/what-you-…

Great rally against Whaikaha funding cuts at Parliament today! Inclusive Greens and many of our Green MPs were there today and we joined many other speakers in sharing these messages Speaking Co-Convenors Jonty carroll Áine (they/them) and Kahurangi Carter MP

Inclusive Greens exec members Jonty carroll Áine (they/them) and Elliot Yates at parliament today

The funding for disability services looks like a bear minimum to us, and more importantly the restrictions on flexible funding remain. The Government know that that's not good enough and that this ableist review of disability support they've created only erodes trust more.

Political decisions not to ensure liveable incomes for all funnel ppl into poverty, and then more Govt decisions trap them there. This isn't a Govt for all NZers, it's a govt for financially comfortable non-disabled Pākehā. rnz.co.nz/news/political…

This Govt is taking us backwards by ditching the subsidy which would've ensured all disabled ppl can be paid a min wage along w/ everyone else - the entire point of a MINIMUM is it's the floor w/o any exceptions. Appreciate Ricardo Menéndez advocacy here nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/as…

These are all political choices, including keeping benefits below the poverty line. We will repeal these violent policies that will only increase hardship and introduce an Income Guarantee to lift all families out of poverty so people can also find employment on their terms.