Resources for whānau


Disability Support Services Update

In early February 2026, Disability Support Services provided an update on the improvements to assessment, allocation and flexible funding. You can find an Easy Read translation of the February 2026 Fact Sheet below

Click the link below to find more information and other Alternate Formats


Refresh of the NZ Disability Strategy


Easy-Read Matariki Resource


Whanaketia – Through pain and trauma, from darkness to light

The final report on the abuse and neglect of children, young people and adults in the care of the State and faith-based institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand between 1950 and 1999. 

Content warning:

Much of the content presented in the report contains explicit descriptions of tūkino - abuse, harm and trauma - and may raise difficult emotional responses for readers. If you or someone in your close circle needs support, help is available.  


Waiata PowerPoint


Te reo with tāwini powerpoints


2023 Census Support


Te Reo māori 2022 - Te Kākano - (Te Reo Māori for Beginners)


Māori Health Authority presentation from Te Pūtahitanga


Marae Noho Waiata and Karakia Booklet


Te Reo conversation starters


Te Reo place names resource


Planning Success Resource


Te reo greetings and feelings resource


Healthy Kai Resource


mihimihi Template


Path Planning Resource


Pou Planning Resource


Action Plan Resource