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Welcome to The D*List - a new home for disability culture in Aotearoa. Subscribe to this feed to receive our articles direct to your podcast feed each week. Read our articles at thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. The overlapping worlds of disability and mental distress

    Disability and mental health are complicated companions, says Joanne Dacombe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Bridging the Divide: An open letter to our disabled and mad communities

    During Mental Health Awareness Week, Alexia Black reminds our communities about our shared history, and challenges us to work together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Five laws I'd make if I became Prime Minister

    Getting rid of the Minimum Wage Exemption, and offering free gym memberships would be on the cards if Alice Matthews was leading the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Farewell to our first ever Community Reporters

    From ranking disabled toilets to calling out ableist slurs, our reporters have told stories important to all of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Whaikaha: a word, like many, lost in translation

    The word 'whaikaha' is used interchangeably with 'disabled', but that was not its original intention. Who is this word for, and where will it take us in the future? Written by Eda Tang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. What’s the City Rail Link accessibility like?

    We take a look at all the access features through the City Rail Link stations, opening in Tāmaki Makaurau this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. What do autistic people think of Takiwaatanga?

    There is no single word that will resonate with everyone. In Te Aoo Maaori, multiple truths can exist at the same time, and that’s entirely valid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. The origin of Takiwaatanga: An interview with Keri Opai

    It’s been nine years since the word takiwaatanga was created. Maioha Tawa has a chat with the man behind the kupu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. No, chronically ill people aren't faking it

    A response to The Telegraph's (flop) article, ‘How having a disability became cool’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. Is the Total Mobility scheme no longer a Total Mess?

    Four of the six Total Mobility scheme proposals put forth by the Ministry of Transport will be going ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. Farewell Tim Curry, in all your disabled glory

    We remember actor Tim Curry for so many iconic roles, from Frank-N-Furter to Nigel Thornberry; let’s remember him as disabled, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. What would the world look like if we were all disabled?

    Disabled people in Aotearoa imagine a society that accommodates us to the max. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 8 reasons Brooke van Velden should save the Individuals with Disabilities committee, as told by her own staff

    When reading through internal documents from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), we found all the best arguments for keeping the committee - arguments made by the DIA itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. Minister Brooke van Velden ignores advice to retain the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Committee

    OIA documents reveal the Minister of Internal Affairs was repeatedly given advice to keep the specialised committee, but she chose to cut it six months later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. The disabled TV show New Zealand forgot

    Kitty Wasasala delves into 'The Kids From OWL' - a superhero spy show from the 1980's about disabled kids with computerised wheelchairs and stun guns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. Crip Café: Unpacking disabled icons with Trish Harris

    Featuring guest Trish Harris, author of Out of the Box, we discuss who we look up to in the disabled communities and what makes them iconic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. Things we’re tired of hearing as autistic women

    No, we don't all love trains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. Launch of NZSL waiata celebrates Turi Māori community

    Turi Māori leaders and kaumatua come together to address the lack of accessible Māori language and cultural resources for the Deaf community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. Crip Café: How to fend off unsolicited (ableist) comments

    We discuss the classics ("I'll pray for you"), our weirdest experiences, and how to handle ableist comments. Plus, guest host Ella stands in for Soph! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. Dating Diaries: Navigating dating while queer and disabled

    Havilah Arendse explores the trials and tribulations of dating alongside some of her queer and disabled friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. Derpy's forgotten ableist past

    Come down the rabbit hole with Ellie Marsden as she explores how a word with ableist connotations has been revived with no negative attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. Potty Talk: The top four disabled toilets in Kirikiriroa

    An honest ranking of the accessible toileting facilities in Hamilton and the Waikato region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. The band finding purpose through music (and taking the piss out of themselves)

    Shivers lead singer Timmy Porter says a traumatic brain injury is helping him grow deeper connections with their audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. Crowning the best disabled character in fiction | Crip Café - Ep. 1

    Who is the best disabled character in fiction? How do you have relationships with non-disabled people? We answered all these questions and more in our first ever episode of Crip Café! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. How the DSS Bill puts disabled people at risk of abuse

    The Disability Support Services Bill sets a dangerous precedent for disabled people living in unsafe family environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. Disabled communities are under attack, time to push back

    Those in power are making decisions that are harming our communities. Now it’s time to take action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. Can disabled people make art in relationship with AI?

    Suzanne Cowan explores what happens when interdependence is treated not as weakness, but as a creative force. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. Spotlighting Aotearoa's disabled authors

    A curation of 17 books by disabled New Zealand authors, just for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. Introducing our Community Reporters programme

    Now more than ever, we need to nurture the next generation of disabled storytellers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. Goodbye Lotteries: the Government is cutting our disability funding, again

    The Lottery Individuals with Disabilities grant has been quietly cut. Individuals will no longer be able to access funding for items like mobility vans or assistance dogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. Is it wrong to do things the ‘easy’ way?

    Welcome to the Wrong Readers Club. It’s time to settle the debate on whether audiobooks count as real reading... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. Suzy Cato brings New Zealand Sign Language to new show

    Naketa Phillips has a kōrero with Suzy Cato about sign names, the incorporation of NZSL in her new show and the importance of te reo Māori on children's media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. We deserve more than the bare minimum. Some of us don't even get that

    Disabled people are dying because of the inaccessible systems we have no other choice but to live in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. Boots and banter: The camaraderie of Physical Disability Rugby League

    Over the weekend, the squad put it all out on the field. But for many of the players, it’s more than just a sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. What even happens when you report a car parked over a footpath?

    A guide on when reporting vehicles is worth your time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. Why I’m actively choosing joy to reject ableist views on being short-statured

    As disabled people, we’re used to non-disabled people being obsessed with finding a ‘cure’ or seeing us as burdens to society. But finding joy is the antidote to this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. Liberated by our limitations: John Landreth's voice is now clearer than it ever was

    John Landreth acquired his disability mid-acting career. Through navigating chronic pain and a different body, he's also found a new voice for his art and music. In 2025, John Landreth put his new voice out to the world in his debut EP, The Wall. The songs are about hope, renewal and the cycle of...

  38. How the Iran conflict is impacting disabled communities in Aotearoa - and what we can do about it

    As the conflict in the Middle East causes devastation for people in Iran, disability communities are starting to recognise the potential ripple effects here in Aotearoa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. Why we need more accessible writing residencies

    With residencies not fully accessible to everyone, Andi C. Buchanan wonders how can we open more and different pathways for artists to access these benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. We're three years old — is The D*List what we thought it would be?

    Three years ago, The D*List set out on a mission to create space for disabled culture, and to challenge ableism. It's time to reflect on how we — all of us, together — have done so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. We are never meant to run: Disabled Iranians' voices during war

    Imagine hearing bombs and explosions nearby and knowing there is no safe place your body can reach. This is the reality that many disabled Iranians are living right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. Meet Donna McCaskill, Blind Low Vision NZ’s newest Board Chair

    Donna McCaskill is a woman shaped by decades of sports, service and love for disabled communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. Why we need Easy Read documents about sex and relationships

    Easy Read shouldn’t shy away from the real or awkward parts of life, like the messiness of human bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. Choose your future: How to make Auckland work for you

    Civic duty is sexy. The word consultation… is not. It’s time to have your say on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2026/2027 – and you can do it your way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. Tamatha Paul on 'coming out' as disabled

    Tamatha Paul (Ngāti Awa, Waikato Tainui) has always openly lived with disability and chronic illness. But things did initially feel a little different talking about disability as an MP. Eda Tang speaks with Tam about disability identity, community, and using her voice more as a disabled Māori...

  46. An accessible guide to Wellington Pride Festival

    From accessible cooking classes to film screenings and online events, here’s an accessible selection from all 100 events in Pōneke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. Fonotī Pati Umaga on the genre-defying Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan

    The show lead talks reconnecting to parts of yourself, disability leadership in the arts and vulnerable storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. Autistic-friendly classrooms could have helped me get through school

    While charter schools are not the only solution for all neurodivergent rangatahi, it could be the start of one for some students, says Kartini Clarke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. Access as a Creative Opportunity: An interview with the creators of Speed is Emotional

    Coming to Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Speed is Emotional places an emphasis on accessibility with audio description, relaxed performances and integrated NZSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. 'Authentic and unfiltered': Exploring disabled motherhood through dance

    Touch Compass’ latest piece, WHITE NOISE, reflects on motherhood and misconceptions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to The D*List - a new home for disability culture in Aotearoa.

Subscribe to this feed to receive our articles direct to your podcast feed each week.

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