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What we build matters, but how the state supports it matters more
25 Jun 2026, 2:47 PMOpinion piece: Don Christie, Managing Director and Co-founder of Catalyst, explores why open source and open standards should become the default for government procurement.
Getting the big moments right: A spotlight on digital government support for life events
11 May 2026, 12:41 PMFor over a decade, the Department of Internal Affairs has led cross government collaboration to shape digital services around the moments that matter most to New Zealand citizens.
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Practical pathways to WCAG compliance for public sector legacy systems
Nov 13, 2025, 2:03 PMIn 2019 web accessibility became mandatory for public sector organisations in New Zealand. Discover the options available to help you improve your community’s digital experience.
WCAG 2.2: How CWAC and manual testing can help your accessibility goals
Jul 23, 2025, 9:30 AMDive into the details on how the Centralised Web Accessibility Checker (CWAC) combined with manual testing can help you make meaningful steps toward more accessible digital services.
How to check your website's accessibility
Mar 31, 2025, 5:26 PMLearn how to check your website's accessibility with a free open source tool.
Web accessibility 101 - on demand webinar
Sep 16, 2024, 11:15 AMWatch this on-demand webinar from our Catalyst accessibility expert to learn the basics of web accessibility and the tools that can help you.
7 tips to improve accessibility for content authors
May 20, 2024, 5:40 PMLearn practical ways to improve accessibility in our blog.
You don’t have to compromise web design for accessibility
Mar 7, 2024, 9:00 AMIn this blog post, we’ll debunk the myth that accessibility compromises web design and explore how to improve web accessibility.
How accessibility drives good user experience (UX)
Feb 14, 2024, 9:00 AM
How people with disabilities use the web
Feb 2, 2024, 9:00 AMWhen web content is accessible, it enables users to understand, navigate, and interact with the content on a web page.
Understanding WCAG 2.2 guidelines
Dec 14, 2023, 9:00 AMLearn more about the nine success criteria of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2.
3 easy ways to improve web accessibility in Koha
Dec 13, 2023, 9:00 AMWainui Witikia-Park, Rōpū kohinga Developer, shares three ways that improving accessibility in Koha delivers a big impact.
What is WCAG?
Dec 7, 2023, 12:10 AMBy the end of this post, you’ll have a good understanding of what WCAG is, the four principles of WCAG, and actionable tips to get started.
Build an accessible website with Catalyst Starter
Nov 15, 2023, 9:00 AMAn accessible website ensures the same level of access to information for everyone meaning there are no barriers to information and services.
Save money by making your website accessible from the start
Mar 21, 2023, 9:00 AMIgnoring accessibility today will end up costing more. Making accessible design and code means making robust and sound design and code and saves you money in the long run.
What is the MSD Accessibility Charter and does it apply to me?
Feb 24, 2023, 5:00 PM
From Vietnam to NZ: a journey in web accessibility
Jan 12, 2022, 9:00 AMAnh Duong's experience moving to NZ from Vietnam and working in web accessibility at Catalyst.
My year so far: Koha and accessibility
Sep 16, 2021, 9:00 AMWainui Witika-Park Rōpū kohinga Developer at Catalyst, shares an update on her first year working on Koha and how she focuses on web accessibility in her role.
How to explain things better using analogies
Jul 13, 2021, 9:00 AMThis article is an adapted version of Maia's talk at the nz.js(con); 2021 in Wellington, New Zealand.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day event
May 18, 2021, 9:00 AMHere at Catalyst we take digital accessibility seriously, embedding it into our development projects from the beginning.
Lessons from an accessibility adventurer
Mar 31, 2020, 9:00 AM
What does a Business Analyst do?
Jan 22, 2019, 9:00 AMDonna Benjamin shares what she does as a BA.