Deputy Health And Disability Commissioner Welcomes Appointment Of CE For Whaikaha - Ministry Of Disabled People

The Health and Disability Deputy Commissioner Disability, has welcomed the appointment of Paula Tesoriero to lead Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People.

Rose Wall says Paula Tesoriero is a formidable leader and advocate for the rights of tāngata whaikaha and disabled people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

"As the Disability Rights Commissioner Paula has been committed to ensuring the rights of disabled people are upheld and has no qualms calling organisations to account when disabled people are let down by the system.

"I have worked with Paula and have always been impressed with her deep knowledge of the health and disability sector, and her ability to forge enduring and effective relationships.

"Paula has the mana and the respect of her community and I am confident as its inaugural chief executive she will steward Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People with drive, skill and sensitivity - always cognisant that at the core of what she does are the people, the people, the people".

The full report of this case can be viewed on HDC’s website - see HDC's ' Latest Decisions'.

Names have been removed from the report to protect privacy of the individual involved in this case. We anticipate that the Commissioner will name DHBs and public hospitals found in breach of the Code unless it would not be in the public interest or would unfairly compromise the privacy interests of an individual provider or a consumer. HDC’s naming policy can be found on our website here.

HDC promotes and protects the rights of people using health and disability services as set out in the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights (the Code).

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