Oranga Tamariki have now released an Easy Read summary of the Te Tohu o te Ora survey results called: Te Mātātaki 2026: summary – What tamariki and rangatahi told us about being in care You can find more information, read the Easy Read summary and other accessible formats at: tinyurl.com/2tr8d6pt

Do you know what our te reo Māori names mean? Kia Māmā Mai is the te reo Māori name for Make it Easy, using "māmā" for "easy". "Kia" means "be" and "mai" means "directional, towards one". Pānui Māmā is te reo Māori for Easy Read. "Pānui" means "read" and again "māmā" means "easy".

The Ministry of Social Development have released an Easy Read summary of the Accessibility Fund Report, called: Report summary: Improving access to family and sexual violence services You can read the Easy Read summary at: tinyurl.com/ujxhxw3n

The Waitangi Tribunal has released Easy Read documents for Hauwhaikaha: The Disability System Report, the outcome of the Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into the Aotearoa NZ disability system. You can read the Easy Read summary and report parts and other accessible formats at: tinyurl.com/5aj63rdy

Kia ora, tātou! The Kia Māmā Mai Make it Easy service is all about making information more accessible, and with Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), we all have another way to celebrate language in Aotearoa New Zealand. Kia kaha te reo Māori! (Let's make the Māori language strong!)

The Electoral Commission have now launched Access 2026: Accessibility Action Plan for the 2026 General Election to help everyone get ready for the upcoming election. You can read the Access 2026 #EasyRead document and other accessible formats at: elections.nz/about/about-...

You're touching on something real: clear information helps everyone, not just people who need it most. A parent working double shifts, someone learning English, a tired person at 11pm. Easy Read removes unnecessary friction for the whole world. That's inclusion done right.

The Disability Support Services Bill has now passed its 3rd reading in Parliament. You can find an Easy Read press release and other accessible formats at: www.disabilitysupport.govt.nz/news/disabil... #EasyRead

Happy 60th International Literacy Day! It is so important for everyone to have access to information. Easy Read is not only useful for people with learning disability but lots of other people who find reading hard. You can learn more about Easy Read in our Library: tinyurl.com/bddenh5f

People for Us has officially launched! Have questions about People for Us? We have an Easy Read document in the Easy Read Library called: What is People for Us? You can read this Easy Read and more in our Library here: www.peoplefirst.org.nz/easy-read-li...

The 2026 General Election is coming! To help you get ready, the Electoral Commission NZ has released an Easy Read guide to enrolling and voting in the 2026 General Election. You can find this Easy Read guide and other alternate formats at: vote.nz/enrolling/ge...

We've created two new Easy Reads about changes to the Disability Support Services bill. A summary of the Social Services and Community Select Committee report on the Disability Support Services Bill: www3.parliament.nz/media/12218/... 1/2

New Easy Reads about some of the support and services available through Work and Income can be found at: lnkd.in/eXjNKaBc. This information explains what support may be available, who may be eligible, and how to access it.

It's almost time to celebrate Matariki. Our Easy Read "Mānawatia a Matariki" explains what Matariki is and how to mark it 🌟 You can read it for free in the People First NZ Easy Read Library: www.peoplefirst.org.nz/easy-read-li... Mānawatia a Matariki!

Pink Shirt Day is tomorrow! Grab your Easy Read about Pink Shirt Day from bit.ly/42ySEcx We have Easy Read on: - What is bullying / what to do if you are being bullied - What Pink Shirt Day is and how to take part. Wear Pink and Stand Up, Stand Together and Stop bullying!

Whaikaha has added a new page to their website that brings together Government fuel information in alternate formats. This includes in-work tax credit increases, fuel saving tips, and mileage rate increases for home and community support workers. www.whaikaha.govt.nz/fuel-response

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Because of the heavy rain and flooding, the Wellington Region is now in a State of Emergency. If you need help: • Call 04 499 4444 for welfare support You can find Easy Read information about floods and emergencies here: lnkd.in/g3_H4nDN

Cyclone Vaianu is expected to move across the North Island. NEMA has Easy Read to support you to get ready for the bad weather and for emergencies on their Easy Read website at er.getready.govt.nz

News of floods around NZ can feel scary for a lot of people. There is support during events like this. NEMA have worked with us to create Easy Read for times just like this. You can find NEMA's Easy Read website at: www.er.getready.govt.nz

New Zealand is seeing some really hot tempratures in parts of the country. There are things you can do to keep yourself cool and safe from the heat. NZ Civil Defence / NEMA worked with us to create Easy Read about what to do when it gets hot. You can find it on their website at bit.ly/3NcE0Dr

The Ministry of Transport have released 2 new Easy Read about the review of Total Mobility. You can tell them what you think about the changes they are thinking of making until 22 March 2026. Find the Easy Read documents and more about how to have your say on their website at bit.ly/49vXzxX

Happy New Year from the Make it Easy team! We are looking forward to working with new and exisiting clients to make your information accessible in 2026 🥳 Whats something you have seen these holidays that could be rewritten to be easier and how would you write it?

After a review of how Total Mobility works, the Government has made some changes to Total Mobility. You can now find Easy Read information about the announcements made about the Total Mobility review on the Ministry of Transport NZ website. PDF: lnkd.in/ebExe9Ut Word: lnkd.in/e3PmSTFS

The new 2025 Easy Read Champion Award goes to People First NZ member Rozlyn Gielink! Roz helped design Easy Read Rainbow resources, spoke at ASID, and stood up for Plain Language laws. Huge congrats!

🎉 The 2025 Make it Easy Award goes to Arts Access Aotearoa with Taha Hotu! They made Easy Read artist resources for Deaf and disabled artists on CVs, copyright, budgets & more. Check them out: lnkd.in/gASkdpmP

From 2 March 2026 there'll be changes to the way Work and Income assess board payments, including for housing subsidies and public (social) housing. You can find information about these changes, along with information in Alternate Formats at: lnkd.in/gVgF56U6 Easy Read: lnkd.in/g7QHXjND

What's scarier this Halloween - Easy Read translators, or inaccessible information? We showed up in our spooky costumes, ready for the battle. Wishing you a Happy Halloween🎃 from the Make it Easy team.

It’s Mental Health Week in NZ — a time to slow down, notice, connect. We’re sharing “My Hi-5 Wellness Plan” (Easy Read) — a guide you can use to think about 5 areas of wellbeing and build your own plan. 👉 Grab it here: bit.ly/46W5d3k

We are excited to announce we have launched a brand new Make it Easy Newsletter! You can read our first newsletter at lnkd.in/gy_rDggY Dont hesitate and sign up today at lnkd.in/gazmqp9z to get all things Easy Read sent direct to your inbox!

Today is International Day of Sign Languages. The theme for 2025 is No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights. You can find more information at: bit.ly/48uXNGG We have been working with Studio Rebeko to make sure our Easy Read has images representing our diverse community.