Total mobility
Total Mobility is a nation-wide scheme aimed at assisting people with impairments to become more mobile and active in the community.
The scheme offers eligible clients a 50% discount on taxi fares for transport in the Whāngārei urban area. A book of yellow vouchers is issued to each client, and one voucher is redeemed at the completion of each trip. The client must pay the remaining 50% at the time of travel.
The scheme is administered by the Northland Regional Council and funded by both the Whāngārei District Council (60%) and Land Transport NZ (40%).
How do I know if I am eligible to join the scheme?
You will need to contact one of the Total Mobility agencies listed below and undergo an eligibility assessment to ensure you meet the national eligibility requirements, as detailed by Land Transport NZ. There may be a charge for this.
Who do I contact for an assessment?
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Agent
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Contact Numbers
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Contact Person
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Age Concern
16 Manse Street
Regent
Whāngārei
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Phone: (09) 438 8043
Fax: (09) 438 8043
Email: ageconcern.whg@xtra.co.nz
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Chris or Betty
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CCS Disability Action
Northland
PO Box 8035
Kensington
Whāngārei 0145
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Phone: (09) 437 1899
Fax: (09) 437 0209
Email: valerie.wong@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
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Valerie Wong
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Cairnfield House
PO Box 1478
Whāngārei 0140
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Phone: (09) 437 0186
Fax: (09) 437 2894
Email: ahoto@cairnfield.co.nz
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Angelica
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Community Mental Health Services
C/- Norton House
PO Box 742
Whāngārei 0140
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Phone: (09) 430 4101
Fax: (09) 430 4105
Email: Margaret.Kelly@northlanddhb.org.nz
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Margaret Kelly
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Epilepsy Association of New Zealand
PO Box 712
Whāngārei 0140
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Phone: 438 5498
Fax: 438 0349
Email: northland@epilepsy.org.nz
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Margaret Dunn
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Idea
PO Box 688
Whāngārei 0140
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Phone: 438 7386
Fax: 438 5840
Email: northland@idea.org.nz
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Kylie
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Kamo Home and Village
31 Ford Avenue
Kamo
Whāngārei
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Phone: 435 5800
Fax: 435 6061
Email: cavi@kamohome.co.nz
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Cavell Martin
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Lester Heights Hospital
93 Fourth Avenue
Whāngārei
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Phone: 438 3909
Fax: (09) 438 3953
Email: margaret.webb@rrcl.co.nz
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Margaret Webb
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NorthAble
40 John Street
Whāngārei
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Phone. 430 0988
Fax. 438 9468
Email: drc@northable.org.nz
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Cheyenne Harris
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Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
277 Kamo Road
Whāngārei
PO Box 8139
Kensington
Whāngārei 0140
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Phone: 437 1194
Fax: 437 1199
Email: kmitchel@rnzfb.org.nz
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Kylie Mitchel
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Selwyn Park Rest Home
15 Puriri Park Road
Maunu
Whāngārei
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Phone: 438 1099
Fax: 430 0500
Email: hayleyc@selwyncare.org.nz
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Hayley Cournane
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Whangarei Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries
4 Alexander Street
Whāngārei
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Phone: 438 4962
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Lorraine
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Total Mobility User Guide
Download the Total Mobility User Guide (194 KB)
Taxi Services
Two taxi companies provide the Total Mobility service in Whāngārei and can be contacted on the following numbers:
Kiwi Cabs
Phone: (09) 438 4444
A1 Cabs Whāngārei
Phone: (09) 438 3377
Access Whāngārei 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 Whāngārei.
Find the Access Whāngārei Map on the Tiaho Trust's website at:
www.tiaho.org.nz (PDF 1.2MB)