Whangārei residents angry over Sunday library closure
An average of 380 people visit the library on Sundays. This compares with 690 on Saturdays and 1200…
Climb every maunga: Steve Braunias continues his epic volcano adventure – and finds not all are accessible
When I set out to climb every volcanic mountain in the Auckland field, I regarded it as mission…
How accessible are nangs? An RNZ investigation found out
At another dairy visited by Checkpoint, the shopkeeper had a range of products available to buy – from…
Accessible Properties Tauranga: 11 tenants move out after structural issues found
An affected Accessible Properties tenant, who spoke on the condition she was not named, told the Bay of…
Tau Oranga Health Care: New kaupapa Māori practice opening in Rotorua
Childs recalled trying to book a GP appointment and being told that there was a seven-week wait. “By…
Tauranga disability advocate buys first accessible home, calls for enforceable standards
A portable shower, for which she received Government funding, was installed at the house, where she lived until…
Beach Haven fire: North Shore family lose accessible home, medical gear
Several explosions followed before the fire enveloped their covered carport and the accessible room behind, with Tuapawa’s partner…