As the New Zealand news landscape undergoes a radical reshape, there are concerns that many Kiwis are already missing out.
Unlike other countries there is no requirement for New Zealand websites, including those with a news focus, to meet any accessibility standards.
Captioning and audio descriptions can make a huge difference to the hearing or visually impaired.
Access Matters Aotearoa has been campaigning for a complete redrafting of the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill - one that would include minimum enforceable standards to help address accessibility issues.
Kathryn is joined by policy lead Juliana Carvalho and Neil Jarvis, who's worked as a digital accessibility consultant and believes the issue should be top of mind for policymakers.
Access Matters lead campaigner Juliana Carvalho with all the people who marched to Parliament to deliver a petition calling for redrafting in co-design the Accessibility Bill. Photo: RNZ / Pretoria Gordon
