OPINION: Here in Aotearoa we are not big on Halloween.

OPINION: As far as species go dogs are remarkable survivors.

OPINION: The ramifications of the guidelines are as inevitable as they are grave.

OPINION: 'Surely, it’s time to think about ethics and equity in servicing our community.'

OPINION: Disability support has been grossly underfunded for decades.

OPINION: The Paralympics is now recognised as a major sporting event.

OPINION: Troy is a person who radiates style and charisma.

OPINION: Antiquated words disrespectful to the disability community

OPINION: I know there are people who are very unhappy.

Opinion: Access to things that enable independence can make a huge impact on one's life.

Opinion: Disabled people may be susceptible to influence from extremist groups.

OPINION: Why district health nurses are some of the unsung heroes of our health system.

The funding cut news sent shockwaves throughout the disabled community,

If you're on the job seeker’s benefit - look out - the roaring taniwha is after you.

OPINION: Relationships and rituals over a long duration take commitment.

Opinion: Falling over comes with the territory when you have cerebral palsy.

OPINION: Minor holiday mishaps can be frustrating but here's why they are blessings.

Jonny Wilkinson takes a look back on how 2023 played out.

Everyone is welcome to come along and take part.

If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you always got.

Be afraid, be very afraid.

OPINION: The weekend didn't turn out as planned.

A special visitor and candidates meeting kept us busy.

Give it go- we all have something powerful to say.

OPINION: Let us know if you have any questions for candidates.

Whangārei has a good collection of disabled sporting heroes.

Columnist Jonny Wilkinson says scammers are even targeting disabled organisations.

It is the first time a ministry has received a sign name in New Zealand.

OPINION: I took a leaf out of my mother’s book and took the positive angle.

The new Budget did cop some criticism from the sector.

When Jonny Wilkinson explained why to a committee, he was met with some glazed looks.

Jonny Wilkinson has learned from his sweet pet that happiness can't exist without sadness.

Disabled advocate Jonny Wilkinson wakes to a brave new world - for today only

Let me try to explain EGL.

Appeals for help are often met with the blanket response that nothing is available.

Home we went, with good feelings, abounding

Disability advocate Jonny Wilkinson hopes next week's disabled surfing event can go ahead.

As the holidays started drawing to an end, I found myself thinking positive affirmations.

The good and bad of 2022.

The day doesn’t discriminate between intellectual and physical disabilities.

The dentist is not a visit you relish, but the longer you leave it, the worse it will be.

The two-year plan identifies priorities for improving health outcomes and equity.

Laws aren't to punish sins but to prevent certain outcomes, says Jonny Wilkinson.

The policy essentially bars disabled people from other countries from moving here.

What do you think about the accessibility of the Hundertwasser building or nearby areas?

There are a few changes happening in the job sector at the moment.

Jonny Wilkinson sheds light on how the language of pop icons affects disabled communities

Won't it be a great day when we have a Minister of Disability Issues who has a disability.

Throughout his stint in Number 10, Boris Johnson has been involved in countless gaffs.

Jonny Wilkinson shares an a-ha moment he had about how we consider disabilities

The sign would give it a bit of quirkiness with a subtle reinforcement of the brand.

Jonny Wilkinson shares a lesson learned thanks to an unfortunately placed carpet burn

One day another meeting, another reunion, and another celebration will take place

I didn't realise how bad things were until recently, there's real despair out there.

It's good practice to lean into one's vulnerabilities, says Northland disability advocate.

Have the Paralympics broken the global glass ceiling?

We felt that finally we would no longer be the poor relation of health.

Latest from Northland's disability sector.

Covid cancel culture hits Whangārei disability sector event.

The announcement is proof tenacious lobbying, speaking out and activism can pay off.

Let's keep enjoying these festivities best we can, at whatever Covid level we might be in.

We need to see some light at the end of the tunnel, says Jonny Wilkinson.

Let's sort this to provide true equity for those who really cannot wear facemasks.

Our women of the pool, track and field have done all Kiwis with disabilities proud.

Whangārei's Blomfield School is organising a drive through vaccination event.

"Some things are bigger than sports, right? It was the hardest, easiest decision."

Includes a range of different perspectives on disability, from organisational to personal.

I get it if moving means fleeing a war zone, leaving your country, but moving households?

Jonny Wilkinson's scooter has been around, from Opononi to Invercargill, Aussie to Europe.

Apparently it's rare to get migraines when you are over 50.

Disheartening to see the same issues come up time and time again, writes Jonny Wilkinson.

A protest from the largest minority in New Zealand took place this week.

Overseas research has found people with disabilities more at risk than non-disabled.

Health Ministry's lack of response to the He Ara Oranga Mental Health Actions is worrying.

Government leadership vital to pull it together divided Northland health sector.

Late last year a simple stumble turned Jonny Wilkinson's memory of December into blur.

A ding to the forehead and sunburnt shins all part of the fun for Jonny Wilkinson.

Sometimes the small things can get under your skin - annoying, niggling, irritating.