Disability Rights Commissioner appointed
Prudence Walker has been appointed as the new Te Kaihautū Tika Hauātanga Disability Rights Commissioner tasked with leading Te Kāhui Tika Tangata - the Human Rights Commission’s work in the area of disability rights, Secretary for Justice Andrew Kibblewhite announced today. “Prudence Walker brings to this appointment a deep understanding of the issues facing disabled people, together with experience in advocacy or public education,” Mr Kibblewhite said, adding “I am confiden...