Foundation North Funding Stories: Exclusion is Expensive

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13 November 2026

“Exclusion is expensive – the question is, who pays for it? And when?” – Access Matters Aotearoa

Access Matters Aotearoa Trust (AMA) is a charitable trust that advocates for the rights, participation, and inclusion of disabled people and individuals with access needs in Aotearoa New Zealand.

With a vision of an Aotearoa where access is universal, disability is valued, and everyone has what they need to thrive, the Trust advocates for long-term national policy reform that enables all New Zealanders to participate in society.

In 2025, Foundation North approved a multi-year impact grant in support of the Trust’s work to increase equity and accessibility for both the disabled community and the people of Aotearoa.

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