We are the designated Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) in Tāmaki Makaurau. We support more than a third (17,000) of the disabled New Zealanders who access DSS-funded support in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our name is inspired by tikanga Māori, Māori tradition. As many of you will know, a Kaikaranga is a woman caller. Hers is the first voice to be heard when people are coming together. The caller welcomes and connects people; the caller guides people and opens the space for sharing; the caller creates new and enduring relationships. We are focused on delivering effective navigation and connection within the disability support system and assisting other government systems that have a role to play in enabling disabled people to live their best lives.

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