Independent Living

Independent Living Making daily living easier for those with disabilities/mobility needs, their families, whanau & aiga.

A good night's sleep is one of the simplest ways to feel better the next day.Throughout May, every Icare bed and mattres...
11/05/2026

A good night's sleep is one of the simplest ways to feel better the next day.

Throughout May, every Icare bed and mattress sold comes with a free Icare pillow and sheet set to match. It's a small bonus that makes the first night with a new bed feel a little more like home.

Icare beds are designed for comfort and ease, with adjustable positions that make sitting up, reading, and getting in and out of bed easier on the body. They're a thoughtful choice for aging in place and for anyone who wants a more comfortable night.

To every mum who has helped a parent up the stairs, picked up a prescription, made the calls, asked the questions, we se...
10/05/2026

To every mum who has helped a parent up the stairs, picked up a prescription, made the calls, asked the questions, we see you.

Caring for someone you love is hard work. It's also some of the most important work there is. And it's okay to ask for help.

If you're trying to make the right choice, for Mum, for Dad, for someone in your life, our team has spent decades helping families find solutions that actually fit. Chairs that get easier to sit in. Beds that help with sleep. Scooters that keep loved ones moving.

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Independent Living. Pop in any time, we're here for the conversation.

This week is New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week.NZSL has been one of three official languages of Aotearoa since 2006,...
07/05/2026

This week is New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week.

NZSL has been one of three official languages of Aotearoa since 2006, alongside te reo Māori and English. It is the first language for thousands of Deaf New Zealanders, and a beautiful part of who we are as a country.

NZSL Week is a chance to learn something new. Deaf Aotearoa runs free intro courses around the country, and the NZSL Online Dictionary at nzsl.nz has thousands of signs to explore at your own pace.

Happy NZSL Week from everyone at Independent Living.

Our Royal Oak store isn't a warehouse. It's a place to sit in the lift chair, try the scooter, lie on the bed, and actua...
07/05/2026

Our Royal Oak store isn't a warehouse. It's a place to sit in the lift chair, try the scooter, lie on the bed, and actually feel what's right for you.

For 43+ years we've believed buying assistive technology shouldn't be a guessing game. Touch it. Try it. Take it for a spin around the floor. Ask the team a hundred questions.

14 Erson Avenue, Royal Oak. Open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Sometimes the win isn't getting up easier. It's sleeping better.A recent customer told our team that the new chair they ...
06/05/2026

Sometimes the win isn't getting up easier. It's sleeping better.

A recent customer told our team that the new chair they took home had changed how they slept. Not because the chair is a bed but because not having to fight the recliner every evening meant they were going to bed less tired, less sore, less wound up.

That's the bit nobody puts in the brochure. A good lift chair quietly takes a hundred small frustrations off the day.

Pop in and try a few. The right one is often surprising.

Sometimes the small purchases matter the most.Peter came in for his first walking stick this week. It's the kind of thin...
05/05/2026

Sometimes the small purchases matter the most.

Peter came in for his first walking stick this week. It's the kind of thing many of us never think about until we (or someone we love) need one. And the difference between picking the right one and grabbing the cheapest one online? Comfort, balance, confidence.

Peter left a five-star review for our team on the way out. We loved reading it.

Huge thanks to Angela on our Royal Oak team for the warm welcome and to Peter for trusting us.

This Wednesday 29 April at 10am, Independent Living is taking part in Hoods Up, Volume Down: a national quiet hour for A...
28/04/2026

This Wednesday 29 April at 10am, Independent Living is taking part in Hoods Up, Volume Down: a national quiet hour for Autism Acceptance Month.

Across all our stores, we'll be turning down the lights and the noise to make space for the autistic community. For many autistic people, hoodies and quiet help soften overwhelming sensory input.

Join us. Pause for a quiet hour at 10am on Wednesday, wherever you are.

We've donated our Waiheke Carbon Fibre Walker to the Assistance Dogs NZ Trust Online Silent Auction, and every dollar ra...
22/04/2026

We've donated our Waiheke Carbon Fibre Walker to the Assistance Dogs NZ Trust Online Silent Auction, and every dollar raised helps train the next generation of Assistance Dog puppies for disabled children across New Zealand.

Independence, confidence, companionship. That's what your bid helps build.

Place your bid 👉 https://loom.ly/nmt3LNI

Flexible funding changes are now live.✔ More choice and control✔ No change to your funding amount✔ Ongoing support avail...
01/04/2026

Flexible funding changes are now live.

✔ More choice and control
✔ No change to your funding amount
✔ Ongoing support available

A positive step forward for disabled people, carers, and whānau across Aotearoa.

Get in touch if you’d like help understanding what this means for you.

We’re sharing an awesome opportunity for disabled young people aged 16–30 💬I Lead is hosting Showcase Days across the co...
26/03/2026

We’re sharing an awesome opportunity for disabled young people aged 16–30 💬

I Lead is hosting Showcase Days across the country – a chance to connect, be heard, and shape what accessibility and leadership look like in your community.

These events are all about bringing disabled rangatahi together to:
• Meet and connect with others
• Explore leadership opportunities
• Share ideas for making communities more accessible
• Learn how to get involved with I.Lead and be part of the movement

Each showcase is shaped by the local community, with space to kōrero, collaborate, and turn ideas into real action.

If you or someone you know might be interested, check out the details and register below 👇
https://www.ilead.org.nz/i-lead-showcase-days-2026/

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