TOTAL MOBILITY KAITAIA

The Total Mobility scheme will be operating in Kaitaia from Monday 14 July. The operator is Driving Miss Daisy, and the scheme is administered by Northland Regional Council with funding from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Far North District Council.

Total Mobility is a nationwide scheme that provides a transport subsidy to help people with disabilities stay connected within their community. The scheme is already available in Whangārei and other areas in the Mid and Far North where there is an approved Transport Operator.

If you have a disability that prevents you from using public transport, you could be eligible for a 75% subsidy (up to a maximum of $45) on authorised door-to-door transport to help you get around.

To be enrolled on the scheme you must have an eligibility assessment. To discuss contact the Total Mobility team at Northland Regional Council on 0800 002 004. For more information on the Total Mobility scheme: https://www.nrc.govt.nz/transport/total-mobility/ LEARN TO WIPE OUT NORTHLAND’S WORST WEEDS AT FREE WORKSHOPS

Northlanders keen to join the fight to tackle the region’s worst weeds can learn how at Northland Regional Council’s free weeds workshops next month.

Council’s pest plant expert will be sharing tips at a series of workshops in Kaitaia, Russell, Kerikeri, Maungaturoto, and Whangārei from Monday 04 August to Friday 08 August.

The workshops are hands-on and delivered in a relaxed and fun way to help people learn how best to tackle a wide variety of nasties, including wild ginger, lantana, moth plant, Taiwan cherry and privet.

Spaces are limited. Those wanting to attend should register at www.nrc.govt.nz/weedsworkshops or contact Biosecurity Specialist Sara Brill on freephone 0800 002 004.

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