walking . is . overrated

Attitude TV takes a look at the minor political parties and their disability policies as we approach polling day. Check out the YouTube video below, and if you missed it, watch Ruth Dyson’s interview here.

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If you missed my interview with NZ’s Minister for Disability Issues, the Rt Hon. Ruth Dyson, or perhaps you’re still undecided as to what Labour intends to do for disabled New Zealanders if re-elected for another term, check out Attitude TV’s Grant Sharman as he grills our first ever Minister for Disability Issues.

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I’ve written about Auckland’s Re-Li-On-Us Mobility Taxis before, who are - in my humble opinion - the best mobility taxi option around, but as part of our latest iPod competition, here are Saphiya’s thoughts…

They have a toll-free number - 0800 025 999
I especially liked the service as it was appreciating and was naturally friendly.
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Thanks to Saphiya for this review!
We went here earlier in the year and although prices were steep, an adult being $26.00 we did the family pass of 2 adults and children for $52.00 and were told that we could enter and exit the village when we wanted and until the village was closed (but no, […]

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Thanks to Sally from Wellington for this review!
The best accessible establishment is the Wellington City Library/Civic Square in Wellington. There are numerous designated disability carparks located in front and to the side street of the library, and in the library’s basement carpark. You never have to travel far from the car to the library or […]

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Well, just like with Westlife, the concert promoters for Eric Clapton’s Auckland show have come to the party over the pricing of wheelchair seating at Auckland’s Vector Arena.
Previously set at $299, wheelchair seating is now available in three pricing tiers: Gold, Silver, and Bronze ($299, $199, and $99 respectively).
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Fresh from blasting the Westlife promoters for only offering wheelchair-using patrons the highest priced ticket bracket, a user of this site has emailed me about a similar situation with the upcoming Eric Clapton gig in Auckland. Vector Arena has several tiers of seating, differentiated by price depending on the quality of the seating area. Apparently, […]

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Staying in Auckland and looking for accessible perfection? Look no further than the luxurious SKYCITY Grand Hotel, for whilst it’s not quite perfect, it’s about as close as anything I’ve ever experienced. Keep reading for the full rundown!
Located right in the heart of Auckland City, the SKYCITY Grand Hotel is about as central as it […]

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