Arts Access Aotearoa | Whakahauhau Katoa o Hanga is an organization that advocates for inclusivity in the arts for individuals facing barriers in New Zealand. Their mission is to ensure that people with physical, sensory, or intellectual impairments have equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy the arts as creators and audience members. They work closely with the disability, mental health, and Deaf communities, as well as community arts organizations called creative spaces, to increase access to the arts.

One of their initiatives includes supporting Deaf and disabled artists in developing their creative practice and creating new works. They also collaborate with the professional arts sector to improve access for both Deaf and disabled artists and audiences. Furthermore, Arts Access Aotearoa advises the Department of Corrections on arts programs for prisoners, utilizing the arts as a means of supporting their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

Through their national advisory and advocacy service, Arts Access Aotearoa provides resources, information, and research on access to the arts, promoting inclusivity and fostering understanding and awareness. They prioritize accessibility, respect, kindness, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in their work, striving for common purpose, shared vision, and nurturing leadership within the community. Overall, Arts Access Aotearoa strives to ensure that all individuals in Aotearoa have the opportunity to access and participate in the arts, regardless of barriers they may face