Total Mobility is a nationwide scheme that provides a transport subsidy to help people with disabilities stay connected within their community.
If you have a disability that prevents you from using public transport, you could be eligible for a 50% subsidy (up to a maximum of $25) on eligible door-to-door transport to help you get around Whangārei.
The scheme uses an electronic swipe card system – Ridewise.
If you:
- have a disability which prevents you from always using other public transport;
- you are aged 11 or older; and
- you live in the Whangārei district;
you are likely to be eligible for Total Mobility assistance.
To confirm your eligibility, you will need to contact one of the Total Mobility agencies listed below and undergo an assessment to ensure you meet the national eligibility requirements. There may be a charge for this.
Getting a Ridewise card
You need a current Ridewise card to qualify for the 50% subsidy. To get a card, you need to provide a recent photograph and a fee of $8.80 to your agency. The agency will pass these on to Northland Regional Council, along with your details, so a Ridewise card can be produced for you.
Who do I contact for an assessment?
| Agent | Contact numbers | Contact person |
|---|---|---|
| Age Concern - Whangārei 16 Manse Street Regent Whangārei 0112 |
Phone: (09) 438 8043 Fax: (09) 430 3750 Email: info@ageconcernwhg.org.nz |
Betty Smith |
| CCS Disability Action Northland 291 Kamo Road Whau Valley Whangārei 0112 |
Phone: (09) 437 1899 Fax: (09) 437 0209 Email: Michelle.Devine@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz |
Michelle Devine |
| Cairnfield House PO Box 1478 Whangārei 0140 |
Phone: (09) 437 0186 Fax: (09) 437 2894 Email: ahoto@cairnfield.co.nz |
Angelia Carter |
| Community Mental Health Services C/- Norton House PO Box 742 Whangārei 0140 |
Phone: (09) 430 4101 Fax: (09) 430 4105 Email: Margaret.Kelly@northlanddhb.org.nz |
Margaret Kelly |
| The Epilepsy Association of New Zealand (Northland Branch) PO Box 712 Whangārei 0140 |
Phone: 438 5498 Email: northland@epilepsy.org.nz |
Margaret Dunn |
| Idea Services151 Bank Street Whangārei 0112 |
Phone: 470 2000 Email: Susan.Sharp@idea.org.nz |
Susan Sharp |
| Lester Heights Hospital 93 Fourth Avenue Whangārei |
Phone: 438 3909 Fax: (09) 438 3953 Email: lesterheightshospital@gmail.com |
Rachel Berg |
| NorthAble 40 John Street Whangārei |
Phone. 430 0988 Fax. 438 9468 Email: dias@northable.org.nz |
Dianne Sullivan |
|
Blind Foundation Kensington Whangārei 0140 |
Phone: 437 1194 Email: kmitchel@blindfoundation.org.nz |
Kylie Mitchel |
Total Mobility and Ridewise user guide
Read more about Total Mobility and Ridewise in the user guide below.
Download the Total Mobility User Guide (PDF, 270KB)
Total Mobility around New Zealand
Visit the NZTA website to find a user's guide to the Total Mobility scheme in the different regions around New Zealand.
Transport Operators
Three Transport Operators provide the Total Mobility service in Whangārei and can be contacted on the following numbers:
A1 Cabs Whangārei
Phone: (09) 438 3377
Driving Miss Daisy
Phone: (09) 430 8091
Website: www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz
Kiwi Cabs
Phone: (09) 438 4444
Access Whangārei Map
The Tiaho Trust have made available a guide designed to help you find your way around the city, listing mobility parking spaces, accessible amenities including toilets, accommodation, conference, retail and dining options in Whangārei.
Find the Access Whangārei Map on the Tiaho Trust's website at: www.tiaho.org.nz
More information on Total Mobility
For more information on Total Mobility please contact:
Total Mobility Co–ordinator
Email: totalmobility@nrc.govt.nz
Direct line: 09 470 1112