Cos I Matter NZ

Stories

Real experiences matter

Individuals, families, whānau and carers can share their experiences of navigating health, disability and aged-care systems. Stories help identify recurring gaps, inform advocacy and bring lived experience into conversations about system change.

Anonymous submissions are welcome, and public sharing is always optional.

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Why stories matter

  • Identify system gaps
  • Inform advocacy
  • Build public awareness
  • Support reform conversations
  • Bring lived experience into systems-change conversations

Your story remains yours. How it may be used will be guided by the consent you provide, and you can request its removal at any time.

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Your contact details are collected so COS I MATTER NZ can communicate with you about your story. They will NOT be published or shared as part of your story without your consent.

By submitting, you confirm the information is truthful to the best of your knowledge, you have permission to share any personal details included, and COS I MATTER NZ may edit for clarity, privacy, or safety. Read the full consent terms.

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