Maintaining your Independence
Keeping your independence is something this is very
important to most people; they value being able to
go about their daily life without feeling like they’re
being a burden on family members or friends.
When your independence is compromised through
disability or loss of your license, this can make life
less enjoyable to begin with. However, there’s no
reason that you can’t still remain in control of your
life and do what you want to do at a time that suits
you.
Furthermore, studies have shown the importance
of social interaction for maintaining optimal health
and wellbeing. That can be as simple as a trip to the
supermarket or coffee with friends. Sometimes, it
can be more adventurous and include trips further
afield, as the heart desires.
Total Mobility Scheme
In order to encourage social interaction and
independence, the government created an initiative
called the Total Mobility Scheme, which is delivered
locally by your regional council.
The Scheme is designed to assist clients with long term
impairments to access appropriate transport to
meet their daily needs and enhance their community
participation.
For further information contact your local Age
Concern, they are happy to help you find out if you
are eligible and advise you how to apply.
Once you’ve been accepted, you can access
discounted travel with many providers in your
region and throughout New Zealand, including
with Driving Miss Daisy who is an accredited Total
Mobility Scheme provider. Driving Miss Daisy
provides assistance to help you to maintain your
independence, and always aims to put the joy back in
the journey. Your independence is key to us and we
love knowing that we’re making a difference in our
clients lives.
Driving Miss Daisy will take you wherever you want
to go, at a time that suits you. Call us today to discuss your requirements or to make a booking Ph. 09 534 7712 or 0211749999
Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?
Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱
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49.5% Yes
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48.6% No
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1.9% Other - I'll share below
Here's Thursday's thinker!
I am lighter than air, but a hundred people cannot lift me. What am I?
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2 Bedroom Unit – Half Moon Bay/FarmCove/Highland Park available for rent.
2 Bedroom Unit – Half Moon Bay/FarmCove/Highland Park available for rent.
A lovely 2-bedroom unit coming up for rent close to mid October 2024 (final date yet to be confirmed). Offers
- 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom, toilet.
- open plan kitchen with dishwasher, separate laundry
- spacious living area
- heat pump
- alarm system.
- own private deck
- piped gas for cooking and on demand hot water supply.
- separate gas, electricity and water meter
- Plenty On-street parking.
Walking distance to Wakaaranga Primary, Farmcove Intermediate and Pakuranga college. Close proximity to Highland Park supermarkets, public transport and ferry services. Suitable for up to 3 tenants.
Ideal tenant: Small family with school going child or professional couple. Will need to provide good rental references and good credit history. Please note photos are not current since tenants still residing. They were taken when unit was just built. Fridge in photo not included.
Listed elsewhere.
Moving cost:
Bond: 4 weeks rent
Rent: 1 week rent in advance
Tenant is responsible for water, power, lawn, garden maintenance, and other outgoings.
Sorry No pets, Smokers/Vapers please
Rent : $580 per week but negotiable for long term commitment.
Those interested please contact by email 2bedroomunit4rent@gmail.com with a short introduction about yourself and include a completed tenancy application. Form is available on www.tenancy.govt.nz...
Property can be viewed strictly by prior appointment only.
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