Driving Companion Service.
My name is Paul and I’m pleased to be able to offer affordable friendly and reliable transport options to you and your families living in the West Auckland area. My service is very personal and professional, and I can assist with any individual requirements you may have.
As a Freedom Companion Driver, I am fully licenced and have been Police vetted, ACC approved health and safety, and dementia trained. I accept Total Mobility Cards or Eft Pos cards for payments
When your family or friends can’t be there, I can provide safe travel for you or your loved ones for single trips or on a regular basis. My clients range from Seniors with or without mobility challenges, people with special needs, and teens and children needing safe and reliable travel to and from school or sports. I will always assist you from your door to the car. You will always arrive at your destination or appointment on time and I am happy to wait for you or to be there to pick you up afterwards. I can provide companion assistance with Hospital, Doctor’s or Specialist’s appointments or treatments, shopping trips, picking up prescriptions, or just taking you out for a scenic drive and a cuppa.
So if you require reliable transport for:
- Hospital or Specialists Visits
- Medical appointments
- Shopping trips
- Have Children needing to be taken to and from school or sports
- Transport for Pets
- Special Outings or transport to and from social events
Please give me a call on 021 321 869 or 09 302 2377 for a free quote.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.6% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
Harbour Bridge lane closure - protests
The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to parliament last week and could have ramifications on the partnership between the Crown and Māori.
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) set off from Cape Rēinga on Monday morning and is expected to reach Wellington next Tuesday. It has now passed through Kaitaia, Kawakawa, Whangārei, Dargaville and is passing through Auckland on Wednesday.
What you need to know today:
- The hīkoi is due to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge about 9.30am on Wednesday. Two northbound lanes will be closed at some point before the crossing, and remain closed during it.
- NZTA shared at 8:50am Wednesday:
'Curran St northbound on-ramp will be closed shortly, with two northbound lanes on the Harbour Bridge expected to close from approx 9.30am this morning. Allow extra time for likely delays through this area.'
- The hīkoi is expected to go across the Harbour Bridge, in a controlled fashion before marching through parts of the CBD towards Okahu Bay.
- Auckland commuters should expect traffic disruption in vicinity of both sides of the Harbour Bridge.
Stuff reporter Steve Kilgallon was at Stafford Park on the north side of the Harbour Bridge at 8.30am Wednesday and shared:
"I just walked through Stafford Park, where there’s about 400-500 people quietly assembled and more arriving; and about 20 police standing over near the motorway off ramp. Lot of Tino Rangatira flags in evidence, local streets very busy with parked cars."
Police have shared that they will respond accordingly to any issues that may arise along the route.
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