Whaikaha | Ministry of Disabled People is a leading brand that represents a true partnership between the disability community, Māori, and the New Zealand Government. With a focus on transforming the disability system, their key program of work revolves around the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles. By deploying the EGL approach, they aim to empower disabled New Zealanders to have greater choice and control over their lives and support systems.

Their comprehensive range of services includes needs assessment, disability information advisory services, various types of funding, and support in areas such as housing, transport, education, employment, health and wellbeing, equipment and aids, specific disability services, and carer support and respite. They also provide essential support to service providers through contracts, service specifications, audits, evaluations, and reporting of critical incidents and deaths. Whaikaha is committed to transparency and engagement, with strategies, projects, action plans, and guidelines that inform their work.

They also collaborate with the Office for Disability Issues and the Ministry of Health Disability Directorate to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach. Stay connected with Whaikaha through their website, social media platforms, and corporate publications to stay updated with their initiatives and progress