The Little People of New Zealand

The Little People of New Zealand Incorporated

The Little People of New Zealand is a national voluntary society of Little People, families of Little People, and other people interested in their welfare.

Who is a little person? Any person whose height at maturity does not exceed 1.45 metres (4 ft 10 in).

Any Little Person of any age, any member of the family of a Little Person, and any other person interested can join the Little People of New Zealand by paying the annual subscription.

Our Mission

1. To provide information and support for Little People and those who are personally involved with Little People such as parents and families.
2. To educate and inform the public of the equal right of Little People to be accepted as contributing members of society.
3. To co-operate with other organizations in New Zealand and overseas for the mutual benefit of all concerned.
4. To encourage the getting together of Little People and their families and friends to socialize and share experiences.

Services

• Annual conference for social, educational and business activities
• Newsletters published quarterly
• Resource library/information pool available for members’ use

Achievements

Little People have: 

• gained their independence
• realised their ambitions
• contributed and fully participated in the process of daily living.

The families of Little People have:

• learned to accept and raise the Little Person in their family as they would any average sized child, but with certain limitations, especially relating to physical activities.

The public have:

• become increasingly aware and accepting of Little People

Links

Little People of America

Restricted Growth Association UK

Little People Global – talent agency specialising in little people

Fred and Linda Short's garden – gardening for Little People