Huhana Hickey
Disability advocate on funding changes
A disability advocate says they are repeatedly missed out from the consultation process about changes that directly affect their quality of life.
The Ministry of Disabled People's made a shock… Audio
The Week in Detail: El Niño, The Voice, and community gardens
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
What's at stake for disabled people in Election 2023
Few parties have policies on disability issues this election. How can disabled people ensure their voices are heard? Audio
Disability sector celebrates end to Minimum Wage Exemption
Disability advocates are celebrating an end to the Minimum Wage Exemption, which was scrapped in yesterday's budget announcements. The exemption, which the government calls "discriminatory", allowed… Audio
Omicron stretching healthcare for those with disabilities
With thousands of new cases of Covid-19 emerging in the community everyday, there are concerns about what the surge is going to do to our already-stretched healthcare system. This was laid bare by… Audio
Minority groups want Minister to speak up on hate speech proposals
Muslim, Jewish and disabled communities say government silence on hate speech laws is allowing misinformation to flourish.
The Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has gone to ground since announcing his… Audio
A life of roadblocks for the disabled
Unsuitable housing, carless city centres, cars parked on the footpath are issues that draw complaints from able bodied people - but if you're disabled they can have a dramatic impact on your life. Audio
'We're hidden' - unemployed man one of many denied benefit help
A Canterbury man who can't find work or access a benefit says he is part of a growing group of New Zealanders whose unemployment is hidden from any official figures.
Because the man's wife still has… Audio
Lawyers plan to challenge euthanasia legislation 'if we need to'
A group of 75 lawyers says it may have to take legal action to stop the End of Life Choice Bill, because it's loose criteria leaves vulnerable people open to coercion. Lisa Owen interviews… Video, Audio
State housing tenant appointed to Housing New Zealand board
A state house tenant, Huhana Hickey, is among three new people appointed to the board of Housing New Zealand. Its the first time in the 17 year history of the board. Housing Minister Phil Twyford says… Audio
"I'm not afraid to die and I'm not afraid to live"
One of those who does not support Ms Seales is Dr Huhana Hickey, a member of Not Dead Yet Aotearoa, who is also wheelchair-bound. Audio
Feature Guest - Huhana Hickey
Dr Huhana Hickey is a lawyer in Auckland who has a particular interest in representing people with disabilities. She is on the Human Rights Review Tribunal, and has her own consultancy that does… Audio
Lawyer says disabled abuse not being picked up
An investigation into physical assault and abuse at homes for intellectually disabled people has described the service as seriously dysfunctional. Audio
Disability advocates speak out over worries for clients in care
A disability lawyer is calling for the owners of the Parklands residential care home to be jailed, following the release of damning documents. Audio
Advocate calls for legal action over Parklands caregivers
Leaked Health Ministry audit reports published yesterday show that disabled people living at the Parklands institution in Pukekawa, south of Auckland, were forced to live in crowded, dirty conditions… Audio
Have the lives of those with disabilities improved?
Five years on from sweeping recommendations by a select committee, have the lives of those with disabilities improved? Disability advocates and family members say disabled people are still being… Audio
More on the incredible wheelchair rescue
Returning to the story of the woman struck by a freight train when her electric wheel chair got stuck earlier today at the Morningside level crossing. Audio