Maintaining your Independence
Keeping your independence is something this is very
important to most people; they value being able to
go about their daily life without feeling like they’re
being a burden on family members or friends.
When your independence is compromised through
disability or loss of your license, this can make life
less enjoyable to begin with. However, there’s no
reason that you can’t still remain in control of your
life and do what you want to do at a time that suits
you.
Furthermore, studies have shown the importance
of social interaction for maintaining optimal health
and wellbeing. That can be as simple as a trip to the
supermarket or coffee with friends. Sometimes, it
can be more adventurous and include trips further
afield, as the heart desires.
Total Mobility Scheme
In order to encourage social interaction and
independence, the government created an initiative
called the Total Mobility Scheme, which is delivered
locally by your regional council.
The Scheme is designed to assist clients with long term
impairments to access appropriate transport to
meet their daily needs and enhance their community
participation.
For further information contact your local Age
Concern, they are happy to help you find out if you
are eligible and advise you how to apply.
Once you’ve been accepted, you can access
discounted travel with many providers in your
region and throughout New Zealand, including
with Driving Miss Daisy who is an accredited Total
Mobility Scheme provider. Driving Miss Daisy
provides assistance to help you to maintain your
independence, and always aims to put the joy back in
the journey. Your independence is key to us and we
love knowing that we’re making a difference in our
clients lives.
Driving Miss Daisy will take you wherever you want
to go, at a time that suits you. Call us today to discuss your requirements or to make a booking Ph. 09 534 7712 or 0211749999
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
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53.7% Human-centred experience and communication
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14.6% Critical thinking
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29.1% Resilience and adaptability
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2.6% Other - I will share below!
Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟
While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.
We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?
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81.3% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
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18.7% No. This would be impossible in practice.
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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