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.

I had an epiphany while watching the caravan go off down the road, writes Jonny Wilkinson.

While disabled people are the largest minority group we still don't have representation.

Accidents often happen close to home.

The stylish, gangsterish look proved tricky to let go of.

Inequity holds no prisoners and streams through the disabled community also.

'Time is free, but it's priceless'

Northland has the second highest proportion of disabled people in NZ at 29 per cent.

Pain shot through my side, like an angry electric eel. My eyes bulged in disbelief.

A brilliant holiday in Roto-vegas.

A disability authority that presides over our services in a holistic way is preferred.

Tourism need to cater for all needs.

It is hard to know what the new normal will look like in the future.

Conspiracy theories have gone off the deep end over beliefs about 5G technology.

Lockdown has given us a chance to really reflect on what we value.

Our Government has taken decisive action and people have responded so well.

Getting essential items, including food, appears to be one of the most prominent issues.

I knew it would move fast but not how fast

Poaching the chicken was never a good idea.

A day to remember

The birthday party season is upon us ...

Google Trends reveals a spike in searches for "Coronavirus beer" - didn't see that coming.

Jonny Wilkinson wonders how disabled people were faring during the Aussie fires

Not only the end of a year - it's the end of a decade

Disabled people deserve a sense of purpose, contribution and place of belonging.

Populist soundbites target minority groups - is it fair?

Chilling message on cost to society when people with impairments are repeatedly let down.

There is a piece of dialogue missing in the discussion... when to fly the coop.

I went for my flu jab yesterday. I had been procrastinating.

One of the warmest March months on record means a good sleep is hard to come by.

I, like most of us, had never contemplated a mass shooting of this scale in New Zealand.

A column should be topical and relevant, a challenge when you're writing it in advance.

It's always a bitter pill to swallow, negative feedback.

As Kath and Kim would say we will present as "plain as an arrowroot biscuit".

2019- Game on! Here we are, back to work, heigh ho, heigh ho, oh no.

Jonny Wilkinson's cerebral palsy forced a neck operation - he asks was it worth it.