Total Mobility update – Review completed and next steps agreed

Funding changes took effect on 1 July 2026 On 16 December 2025, Ministers announced a package of funding changes to keep Total Mobility financially sustainable and the fare subsidy level nationally consistent.   From 1 July 2026:  Together, these funding changes are expected to reduce the combined funding shortfall across … Read more

Sport New Zealand Disability Inclusion Fund Impact Report Summary

Introduction In 2019, Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa launched the Disability Plan, which included funding to help bring the plan to life. One of the plan’s key commitments was to invest in partnerships, programmes and funds that support disabled tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) to be active. To help … Read more

3G Shutdown Factsheet

New Zealand is saying goodbye to 3G. Are you ready for the change? From the end of 2025, early 2026, New Zealand’s mobile operators will shut down their 3G networks. 3G is an old technology which is being upgraded globally to 4G and 5G to deliver a more reliable experience … Read more

Are You OK Helpline

My name is Kirk, and this is the insider’s guide to the Are You OK helpline. The Are You OK helpline exist to help people who are going through a hard time in their life and their relationships. We’re there to be non-judgmental, caring support for you. We won’t make … Read more

Deaf or Disabled? How the Ombudsman can help you with complaints

Deaf or Disabled? Scan the QR code or visit the website to watch the New Zealand Sign Language video on how the Ombudsman can help you with complaints about unfair or unreasonable treatment. Learn more at https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/about-ombudsman

Stats NZ: Census test in 2025

Help make sure everyone is represented in the census The census is a count of how many people and dwellings there are in Aotearoa New Zealand. It provides a snapshot of our society. Census data is important for everyone The census provides communities, like yours, across Aotearoa New Zealand with … Read more

People for Us Kaiārahi / Peer Worker Job Advert

Part Time – 10 to 15 hours per week We are seeking disabled people, particularly those with learning disability. About the service People for Us is a new peer visiting service for disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori living in residential homes throughout Aotearoa New Zealand funded by Disability Support … Read more

People for Us Kaiāwhina / Assistant Job Advert

Part Time – 15 hours per week About the service People for Us is a new peer visiting service for disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori living in residential homes throughout Aotearoa New Zealand funded by Disability Support Services – Ministry of Social Development. This service is being delivered and … Read more

Auckland Council – Information about local elections

Not sure what the Auckland local elections are all about? Here’s a straightforward guide. In Auckland’s local elections, held every three years, you have the opportunity to vote for key positions that shape our community’s future. This video breaks down who you vote for and what each role involves: Auckland, … Read more

Community Law

I’m Atoa, and this is The Insider’s Guide to Community law. So we’re here to help by giving free, confidential, one on one legal help to people who don’t have much money or are in vulnerable situations. Often our role is simply to listen to people and offer information or … Read more

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