During the pandemic, many whānau needed to quickly adapt to new technology and ways of working and learning from home. The rapid shift to “remote” was challenging for a lot of New Zealanders, but our disabled community faced some unique barriers, and unique opportunities in working, learning, and parenting from home during Alert Levels 3 & 4.

Molecular geneticist, Jo Martindale, answers In Touch’s questions about how the genetic testing regime works in New Zealand.

Over Alert Levels 3 & 4, communication was a hot topic for many New Zealanders. Many people were adapting to working and learning from home; keeping in touch with friends and family remotely; and attending virtual meetings, appointments, and other services.

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For Scott Boyle, gaming started out as a way to preserve his hand function. It’s turned into a 17-year hobby.