Driving with a Broken Leg
‘I broke my leg mountain biking. The car gave me the freedom and independence needed for my rehab.’ When Sam Arundel ended up with a badly broken leg, a chance discussion with an OT friend put him on route to...read more »
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Shiny new additions to the Freedom Mobility fleet
Over the past 6 to 12 months our operations team has been hard at work, making room for an influx of new vehicles. It’s all part of our commitment not just to having the highest standards of safety, reliability and…
Freedom Mobility donates vehicle to Ride Your Trike
At Freedom Mobility, we occasionally bid farewell to a vehicle or two, when it’s time to upgrade our fleet. While parting ways with our trusty vehicles may tug at our heartstrings, knowing they’ll continue to keep people mobile makes it…
Exploring New Zealand in Autumn: A Wheelchair Road Trip Adventure
Travelling through New Zealand is a dream for many, but doing it in a wheelchair can seem daunting. Enter Ben from Adapt to Perform, a recent customer of Freedom Mobility, who, along with his partner, embarked on an incredible journey…
Wheelchair Accessible Road Trip around Taupo
Explore Taupo and Beyond: Your Guide to Wheelchair Accessible Adventures in Waikato Nestled along the shores of New Zealand's largest lake, Taupo is the ultimate lakeside getaway. With amazing natural scenery it has a range of accessible experiences on offer,...read more »
Injured? Why one of our hand control cars is a better option for you and for ACC
You might have seen this recent article on how much ACC is spending on taxis for injured people, and how many users get let down by ‘no-shows’ and other problems. It’s a dreadful shame, most especially because it doesn’t have...read more »
When treatments go wrong: helping one of our own with recovery
At Freedom Mobility we’re used to helping others regain their independence after injury. But when our South Island superhero Ange became the victim of medical misadventure, she experienced first-hand all the pain and restrictions that threaten that independence. Polymyalgia rheumatica...read more »
The astonishing story behind NZ’s hosting of the wheelchair rugby Paralympics qualifiers
The Wheel Blacks might have missed out at the recent qualifying tournament for the 2024 Paralympics, held in Wellington. But New Zealand was a winner in every other way, thanks to the incredible feat of organisation by those behind it....read more »
Explore Wheelchair Accessible Adventures in Rotorua
Aerial shot of the Rotorua Lakefront. Photo: Paul Michael - Rotorua Lakefront. The choice of activities on offer in Rotorua alone is immense, ranging from the serene to heart-stopping, with varying degrees of accessibility. It's also a great base to...read more »
Accessible Aotearoa
A 3-Week Accessible Road trip around New Zealand Living in Sydney my whole life I have always wanted to cross the ditch and visit our neighbours in NZ. I think COVID convinced us all that life is short, and we...read more »
