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	<title>Auckland Disability Providers Network Inc.</title>
	<link>http://adpn.org.nz</link>
	<description>The Auckland Disability Providers Network Inc. (ADPN) aims to collectively work on initiatives and issues around providing services for disabled people.</description>
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		<title>ADPN looking to the future of Auckland Land Transport</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In December 2009, the ADPN made a submission to the Auckland Regional Council on the draft Auckland Regional Land Transport Strategy.  The submission was drawn up following consultation with representatives from the sector.  As a result of this we have been invited to speak at a hearing in February 2010 at which we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://adpn.org.nz/2010/adpn-looking-to-the-future-of-auckland-land-transport/</link>
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		<title>ADPN working to ensure everyone can enjoy the Regional Parks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Auckland is fortunate in having such wonderful natural facilities so close to the city.  The Regional Parks are managed by the ARC and a Draft Regional Plan was published, inviting submissions.  We wrote a submission on behalf of the Disability Providers in the region, which can be viewed here: Ak Reg Parks Management [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://adpn.org.nz/2010/adpn-working-to-ensure-everyone-can-enjoy-the-regional-parks/</link>
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		<title>November 2009 Newsletter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Contents

Report on the forum with Minister Tariana Turia, October 2009
Bring the barriers down, leaders challenged:  Report released by Auckland City Council, Auckland DHB, Waitakere City Council and AUT University’s Institute of Public Policy
A new report challenges a number of leading Auckland organisations to tackle barriers that get in the way for 77,000 disabled Aucklanders.
Employer&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://adpn.org.nz/2009/november-2009-newsletter/</link>
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		<title>Written responses to questions by Minister Tariana Turia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Forum – 15th October 2009 with Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for Disability Issues
The following questions were sent to the Minister prior to the forum.  Here are her written responses.
1.How does the Minister see the roles of the proposed Local Area Coordination Service and the current NASC service intersecting?			
Local Area Coordination focuses on what constitutes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://adpn.org.nz/2009/written-responses-to-questions-by-minister-tariana-turia/</link>
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		<title>Second meeting with Hon Tariana Turia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thursday 15th October 2009
1.00 pm
Fickling Convention Centre
Corner Mt Eden and Mt Albert Roads
Three Kings
Auckland
M.C. Mike Gourley from Radio NZ
1.00 	Registrations open
1.30	Minister Tariana Turia arrives
	Welcome by Brian Emery
3.30	Minister departs
	Final Discussion
4.00 	Close
Questions forwarded to the minister so far cover:
Local Area Coordination &#038; NASC services; “Cost of Disability” report; The ‘Sleep-over’ legal challenge; Payment for disability support workers; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://adpn.org.nz/2009/second-meeting-with-hon-tariana-turia/</link>
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		<title>Peak Body update</title>
		<description><![CDATA[John Taylor, Chairman of Disability Support NZ (L) with Chris Ross, Chairman ADPN at the AGM, August 09.
At the AGM on 20th August, 09, John Taylor gave an update on the progress that has been made in forming a National Peak Body for disability providers.  Currently it is known as Disability Support NZ.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://adpn.org.nz/2009/peak-body-update/</link>
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		<title>ADPN Executive for 2009 &#8211; 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We appreciate all the time, wisdom and energy our Executive members put into the running of the ADPN
Confirmed at the AGM on 20th August 2009:

Chris Ross (Chair)
Relionus Mobility Transport
Denis Denton (Vice Chair)
Brain Injury Association
Colin Reive
Epilepsy New Zealand (Auckland)
Sue McKinnon
IDEA Services
Chris Inglis
Richmond Fellowship
Stuart Spackman
A Supported Life
Debbie Espiner
Auckland University College of Education
Barbel Winter
CCS Disability Action
Lorraine Bailey
Te Roopu [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://adpn.org.nz/2009/adpn-executive-for-2009-2010/</link>
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		<title>Auckland Super City &#8211; Impact on the Disability Sector</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What are the hot issues for People with Disabilities and the Super City?
Our opportunity to reflect the views of Auckland Disability Providers
Thursday, 20th August 2009
Western Springs Garden Community Hall
956 Great North Road, Western Springs
Programme

9.45	Registrations
10.00	AGM**
10.45	Morning Tea
11.15	Super City – the implications for the Disability Sector

	Speakers:	Richard Northey
			Auckland City Council
			Tunumafono Ava Fa’amoe
			Chair Otara Community Board
	Discussion time – your views
Note:	 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://adpn.org.nz/2009/auckland-super-city-impact-on-the-disability-sector/</link>
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		<title>ADPN &#8211; AGM 20th August 2009 AND Forum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[ August 20, 2009; 9:45 am to 12:30 pm. ] Western Springs Garden Community Hall
956 Great north Road, Western Springs

10.00 am

Agenda

o	Introduction and Welcome
o	Apologies	
o	Minutes of the last meeting.
o	Chairman’s Report
o	Executive Officer’s Report
o	Financial Report
o	Election of the Executive
o	General Business
-	Single Umbrella Group – John Taylor, Chair Disability Support NZ Establishment Board in attendance

Please note: immediately following the AGM will be morning tea followed by a forum on 
Issues for the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://adpn.org.nz/2009/adpn-agm-20th-august-2009-and-forum/</link>
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		<title>Minister of the People reassures disability sector</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Sheldon Brown, member of ADPN Executive
Tariana Turia, described at the ADPN Forum in Auckland as “the Minister of the People,” gave several reassurances about disability priorities in a ‘conversation’ with disability sector leaders at Barrycourt Motel in June.
The Minister of Disability Issues called for the disability sector to consider the value of a separate [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://adpn.org.nz/2009/minister-of-the-people-reassures-disability-sector/</link>
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