27/05/2026
On behalf of Action Station - on Thursday 2 July 2026 12.30pm-3pm, there is a gathering at Parliament in Pōneke/Wellington to hand over our petition calling on MPs to stop the Disability Support Services Bill and protect disabled people’s human rights, Te Tiriti, and our UNCRPD obligations.
The grounds are booked from 1-3pm to allow people time to arrive, gather, talk and also leave but handover of the petition and speeches will be between 1-2pm.
Please RSVP if you will be able to attend, and let us know about any access needs so we can do our best to support you [email protected]
This bill will deeply harm disabled people and their families. It gives Ministers sweeping powers over disability support funding, makes families and whānau the “first line” of care, and restricts our ability to challenge discrimination and unfair decisions through the courts. It breaches our obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.
On Thursday 2 July 2026 12.30pm-3pm, we will gather at Parliament in Pōneke/Wellington to hand over our petition calling on MPs to stop the Disability Support Services Bill and protect disabled people’s human rights, Te Tiriti, and our UNCRPD obligations. The grounds are booked from 1-3pm to allo...