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International Day of Disabilities 2026
Posted 4 hours ago by DPA Less than a minute to read
This year, the disability community is coming together throughout Aotearoa NZ to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Check out what's happening where you'll be.
We'll keep the list updated, so if you have anything you'd like us to add, please get in touch.
Share your event with us!Auckland
Amplify: Experience the Art of Difference
Date: Saturday 5 December 2026
Time: 1pm to pm
Location: Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall, 15 May Road, Auckland
Cost: Free (koha welcome)
Registration: Online via Eventbrite
Hamilton
Launch of audio descriptions of permanent exhibitions – Waikato Museum
Date: Thursday 3 December 2026
Time: 10am to 5pm
Location: Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery, 1 Grantham Street, Kirikiriroa Hamilton
Cost: Free entry
Read more: https://tewharetaonga.nz/public/whats-on/events/international-day-of-people-with-disabilities
Napier and Hastings
Sensory-friendly inclusive Christmas movie event
Date: Saturday 5 December 2026
Time: from 3pm
Venue: Taradale Town Hall, Lee Road, Napier
Organiser: Napier City Council
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Christmas Disco
Date: Thursday 3 December 2026
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Venue: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts and Events Centre, Hastings
Cost: Free
Read more: on the Firstport event webpage
Wellington
I.Lead Community Event
Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026
Time: 12 noon to 4 pm
Location: Te Tai Ohinga - Youth Hub, 203 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington
Read more: on the Yes disability website
Christchurch
Community Celebration, Christchurch
Date: Saturday, 5 December 2026
Time: tbc
Venue: tbc
Organisers: Hosted collaboratively by the Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA), the Waitaha Regional Leadership Group, and Enabling Good Lives.
Cost: Free
Celebrate Together 2026
Date: Thursday 3 December 2026
Time: 12 noon to 3 pm
Location: Hōhepa Canterbury, 23 Barrington Street, Somerfield
Cost: Free
Read more: on the Facebook events page
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