People First New Zealand Ngā Tāngata Tuatahi is a Disabled People’s Organisation run by and for people with learning (intellectual) disability.

People First NZ:

• speaks up about things that affect people with learning disability
• speaks up for change to make things better.

People First NZ teaches people with learning disability about self-advocacy.

Self-advocacy is about: 

• knowing your rights
• speaking up for your rights in your life, our community and to government. 

There are many People First NZ groups around New Zealand. Groups meet every month.

Group meetings are a safe way to: 

• learn about your rights
• speak up about things that are important to you.

Groups are where you can become a member.

To be a member of People First NZ you need to:

• have a learning disability
• be 18 years old or over.

It does not cost any money to be a member of People First NZ.

Contact us to find out about a People First NZ meeting near you.