Independent Living

16/10/2025

14/10/2025

When someone you love begins showing signs of dementia, it can feel overwhelming. You may be worried about their safety, their independence, or even how to start conversations about what’s happening.

If your relative has recently been diagnosed or you suspect dementia may be affecting them, you’re not alone.

We have put together a guide that offers practical steps, things to consider, links to trusted dementia support services in New Zealand — and how Independent Living can help you connect to supports, equipment, and care options.

Read more here:

When someone you love begins showing signs of dementia, it can feel overwhelming. You may be worried about their safety, their independence, or even how to start conversations about what’s happening. If your relative has recently been diagnosed or you suspect dementia may be affecting them, you’...

12/10/2025

07/10/2025

Next Saturday, the 18th of October - The D List NZ are hosting the CUSTOM CLUB IRL event. Running from 10am-1pm at the D*List Community Hub in Kingsland, the event will be a gathering of community for kōrero, coffee, kai and free mobility aid repairs.

Our own Independent Living technician, Mohamed will be at the event to offer free repairs on your Mobility Equipment.

Full details can be found on the event post below.

07/10/2025

Join us for CUSTOM CLUB IRL on 18 October for kai, kōrero & quick repairs 🧰 proudly supported by Independent Living

07/10/2025

CUSTOM CLUB: Star speaks on the "strength, courage and beauty in being disabled" 👏 Series proudly supported by Independent Living

07/10/2025

The next video in the CUSTOM CLUB series from The D List NZ is live now. Hear Star's story about the 'beauty in being disabled'.

Independent living are proud to sponsor this video series.

07/10/2025

Our friends at Firstport have teamed up with Special Olympics New Zealand to support their mahi with the National Summer Games in Christchurch.

Today they launched the Special Olympics Hub on Firstport which spreads the word about the different sports, programmes, and events people within the intellectual disability community, their families, and support people can be part of.

Find your ideal sport, find your local club, and join the Special Olympics community.
Find out more at https://bit.ly/4oarth2

Note: Special Olympics competitions are open to anyone with an intellectual disability – all ability levels are welcome and, everyone can participate. They have events throughout the whole year - with clubs throughout NZ and events here and overseas, so there is something for everyone regardless of ability or location

06/10/2025

Today is World Cerebral Palsy day!

Donate to Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand today and make a difference in the lives of New Zealanders living with Cerebral Palsy - Hōkai Nukurangi - www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/be-green-and-be-seen-2025

Today is an important day in the wider month of October - which is Be Green & Be Seen - CP Society’s annual awareness and fundraising campaign.

🎉🎉 Today is World CP Day! 🎉🎉

How will you be celebrating ?

💚 Green hair
💚 Green clothes
💚 Green food
💚 Sharing your CP story

Donate today and make a difference in the lives of New Zealanders living with Cerebral Palsy - Hōkai Nukurangi - www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/be-green-and-be-seen-2025

All the Be Green & Be Seen info you need - www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/be-green-be-seen

📸 Share your Be Green & Be Seen photos with us throughout October and go in the draw to win a $50 Z Energy voucher!!
Email cpsociety@cpsociety.org.nz

03/10/2025

Have you seen The D List NZ's Custom Club video series? The first two videos are now live! Hear in this one from Mario about his story and his iconic Mario costume in the video below.

Independent Living are extremely proud to be supporting this video series.

01/10/2025

October is Be Green & Be Seen - Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand's annual awareness and fundraising campaign.

Coinciding with World Cerebral Palsy Day on October 6, October is the month to show your support for people living with Cerebral Palsy, Hōkai Nukurangi.

Join Kiwis across the country who are going to , dressing up in green, and holding green-themed morning teas to celebrate, to embrace diversity, and to help advocate for a more accessible future for everyone.

Head to the official CP Society website to see ideas of how you can get involved, help to fundraise or share resources: https://cerebralpalsy.org.nz/be-green-be-seen/