PARENTS OF VISION IMPAIRED (NZ) Inc.
Our Mission: “Supporting and empowering parents and whānau”
PVI has carefully considered the Disability Support Services Bill introduced to Parliament on 18 May 2026. We have identified aspects of the Bill we support, areas that require urgent clarification, and provisions that must be changed before this legislation can genuinely serve disabled people and their whānau. What We Support We acknowledge that disability support… Continue Reading Disability Support Services Bill
Parents of Vision Impaired (NZ) has made a formal submission on the Government’s draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026–2036, currently out for public consultation. We welcome the strategy’s focus on prevention, early intervention, and lived experience leadership. However, our submission identifies significant gaps. What we said Carers are invisible in the strategy: Family carers… Continue Reading Consultation on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2026–2036)
We’re excited to share the latest edition of eVision, filled with updates, stories, and insights from across our community. In this issue, you’ll find highlights from our national advocacy work, reflections from the 2025 PVI Parent Conference, updates on collaborative partnerships, practical information for navigating support systems, and inspiring contributions from parents and professionals. Continue Reading December eVision
PVI has submitted feedback on the proposed Early Childhood Education reforms, with a focus on disabled children and their whānau. While around 95% of 3–4-year-olds in Aotearoa attend ECE, disabled children often face significant barriers: Continue Reading New submission: Early Childhood
Parents of Vision Impaired (PVI) has made a submission on the Public Service Amendment Bill. While we support efforts to improve efficiency and accountability, we are deeply concerned that the Bill weakens commitments to equity, inclusion, and participation. Continue Reading PVI Submission on the Public Service Amendment Bill
Parents of Vision Impaired NZ (PVI) has made a submission to Parliament on the proposed changes to local government. We have several concerns about this Bill. Why? Because this Bill: Continue Reading Local Government Amendment Bill: Concerns
PVI has submitted on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Amendment Bill. We are concerned as the proposed changes:
Continue Reading Pae Ora Amendment Bill
As winter settles in and Matariki approaches, it’s the perfect moment to cozy up with a hot drink and dive into our mid-year eVision. This edition is packed with interesting reads, from learning Braille as a parent to discovering new ways to unwind, enjoying Disney on Ice with audio descriptions, catching up on our latest advocacy efforts, plus so much more Continue Reading June eVision
Beneath the crisp light of a sunny winter’s day, amidst the lush greenery of Hamilton Gardens, Parents of Vision Impaired NZ (PVI) and Kāpō Māori Aotearoa (KMA) came together to celebrate the formal signing of Tatau Pounamu – a Memorandum of Understanding symbolising our partnership, shared purpose, and collective hope for our shared futures. Continue Reading Parents of Vision Impaired NZ and Kāpō Māori Aotearoa Sign Historic Tatau Pounamu Agreement
