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Pae Ora Bill's proposed changes undermine the NZ Disability Strategy
Efficiency shouldn’t come at the cost of outcomes. The Pae Ora Amendment Bill threatens accessibility, Māori partnerships, and the health of disabled…
Sep 5
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Dr Bex
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Cruel words don't magically go away
The Minister's words from March 2024 about family carers remain deeply felt and remembered
Sep 5
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Dr Bex
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August 2025
Human rights at the welfare office
but not if you're disabled
Aug 22
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Dr Bex
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Submission Sunday: ECE Reform Bill
Last one (for now!) - you can see how while I might have started on Sunday, it took me a little time to grind my way through each of these.
Aug 21
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Dr Bex
13
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Submission Sunday: Public Service Amendment Bill
I know, it's no longer Sunday but here we are
Aug 20
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Dr Bex
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Submission Sunday: Local Government Bill
The Bill might be boringly titled, but the content strips out protections, accessibility, and inclusion requirements – which is deeply concerning…
Aug 20
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Dr Bex
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There's a lot for Crimson Education in the NCEA reforms - but precious little for disabled and neurodivergent learners
Earlier this week the government announced sweeping changes to secondary school education.
Aug 6
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Dr Bex
61
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Local government elections
Where to find solid advice and commentary
Aug 4
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Dr Bex
30
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July 2025
Accessible playgrounds aren’t a joke. Inclusion matters.
MPs need to do better than mock seesaws and sneer at local councils
Jul 29
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Dr Bex
69
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Social housing is a key part of solving homelessness
Cancelling over 1500 new social housing builds is both fiscally and socially irresponsible, given homelessness is on the rise
Jul 24
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Dr Bex
60
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Carer Support - an update
And some notes on the digital divide in Aotearoa
Jul 21
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Dr Bex
34
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Accessible public toilets are important, basic infrastructure
Pushing back on the "woke nonsense" foolishness.
Jul 19
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Dr Bex
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