Freedom Mobility

23/10/2025

Summer’s coming! And if you need some holiday inspiration, check out our archive of accessible adventures around New Zealand:

Accessible Travel in New Zealand: Highlights from the Korero for Change Webinar Our very own Margaret Hawkes recently joined the “Doers Panel” at the Korero for Change webinar, organised by Access Matters, to share insights on Accessible Tourism in New Zealand. A huge thank you to the team at Ac...

21/10/2025

If you use a hand-control car, here’s a quick quiz from our senior driving instructor, Frank, who has over 10 years’ experience teaching hand-control driving. Question: Which part of your hand is it best to operate the hand control with, to help make the car go and stop smoothly? Check the comments for the answer.

15/10/2025

Huge thanks to Access Matters Aotearoa ! Today’s Korero for Change webinar was packed with insights on accessible tourism in New Zealand. Great discussions, inspiring speakers, and valuable customer perspectives! Our very own Margaret Hawkes was on the Doers Panel, with Ability Adventures and Makingtrax You can read more about it below:

TOP 10 Holiday Parks
Sudima Hotels
AUT - Auckland University of Technology

Hear from Freedom Mobility and other experts about the challenges, opportunities, and critical steps needed to make New Zealand a more inclusive destination for all travellers.

13/10/2025

Timely reminder, for this Wednesday's Korero for Change on Tourism online event. Our very own Margaet Hawkes will be part of Panel 4, sharing insights from her experience working alongside travellers and providers across New Zealand.

It's a great opportunity to listen, learn, and be part of the change.

Register by clicking on the link below.

10/10/2025

🎵 "Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin'...."🎶

Looks like someone's taking their new job VERY seriously! 🐾💼
Meet our newest (and possibly cutest) team member - Tikka!

Give this paw-fessional a like if you'd love to see more of him on the job! 🐶❤️

09/10/2025

Join Access Matters Aotearoa on Wednesday 15 October for a panel all about Tourism Accessibility in Aotearoa - a conversation that's super timely and super important.

We're so proud that our very own Margaret Hawkes will be on the panel, alongside Kimberly Graham of Grab Your Wheels, Let's Travel, and Sandi Grant from Ability Adventures, the experts in tailoring New Zealand trips for people with accessible needs.

- Hear from the pros
- Get inspired
- Be part of the Conversation

See the details below, and use the link to register!

I’m excited to share that I’ll be bringing this important conversation to life as a speaker in the upcoming Kōrero for Change: Tourism webinar, followed by four dynamic panels featuring influential leaders from across Aotearoa New Zealand's tourism industry.

Hosted by Access Matters Aotearoa Trust, this event brings together government, industry, and community voices to explore how our tourism sector can lead the way in accessibility, ensuring everyone can participate and no one is left behind.

Event Details
📅 Wednesday, 15 October 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM NZT
🌐 Zoom

Tourism is about discovery and belonging, yet many disabled people and whānau still face barriers that limit choice and participation. This kōrero is a chance to drive real change at a national level.

📩 Register now to secure your spot and receive webinar details directly to your inbox.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TZ0X9LCUQNy22KjueUoq9w

Access Matters Aotearoa Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Richard Hills Danielle Grant for Council John Gillon for Council Auckland Council Mayor Wayne Brown together we can drive change!

07/10/2025

Check out these good old Southland Sushi Rolls! 🧀😋
Looking good, Ange - and what a cracking Te Anau day for them!

I'll confess....cheese rolls were never really my thing. But I've got to admit - these one's are looking dangerously good.

Be honest - are you team cheese roll thumbs up 👍 or thumbs down 👎 ?

(And yep, we deliver vehicles to Te Anau! 🚐💛)

25/09/2025

Six weeks without driving thanks to an Achilles injury😩...but with a hand control car, Sera of My Keeper is back on the road running her one-of-a-kind clothing biz - from fabric shopping trips to custom designs. Love seeing how a simple driving solution gives freedom back.
👉 More about hand control cars: https://www.freedommobility.co.nz/acc-funded-rentals/
👉 Sera's fabulous clothing: https://mykeeperclothing.com/

22/09/2025

Couldn't have said it better, CoreyLee! An accessible van isn't just transport, it's independence, adventure, and everyday life made possible. But the reality is, many people are still waiting for that chance, here in Aotearoa. That's why sharing stories like these matters.

22/09/2025

Screens off, smiles on! 😎
Our usual zoom catch-ups were swapped for some face-to-face fun on Friday, with our South Island and Hawke's Bay crew in the office - and the sun came out just in time for our yearly team photo! ☀📸
Love it when the team is all together!

18/09/2025

❄ Making wishes come true! ❄

We love the amazing work Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Zealand does for Kiwi kids. Recently, they helped a young girl have her dream come true - building a snowman with her family in Queenstown! ⛄

We were super honoured to be part of the journey. One of our wheelchair-accessible vans meant the whole family could travel together and made getting around easier without having to transfer in and out of her wheelchair.

You can read the full story here:

Discover how an accessible vehicle helped a Make-A-Wish family enjoy a snowy Queenstown adventure, creating memories they will treasure forever.