# Question 75: I have a mobility impairment, rent and want to keep living independently. I rely on accessible transport and support services. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties address accessible public transport and mobility access, and what would they change?

Collected 31 October 2026

[NZ Election 2026 · Edition 7 study](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/7)

## ChatGPT

Answer ID: b68e5b93-aad4-424a-a16a-03b1de43f40d

For the 2026 New Zealand general election, there are several parties with policies that directly address accessible transport, disability rights and independent living.

The biggest differences are around the Total Mobility Scheme, public transport fares, enforceable accessibility standards, accessible rental housing and the funding of disability support services.

I've compared the published positions of the seven main parties using information available as at 31 October 2026, drawing particularly on disability-sector organisations CCS Disability Action and The D\*List.

The election is scheduled for 7 November 2026. Policies may still change before polling day.

## 1. Accessible public transport: what each party proposes

The Total Mobility Scheme is particularly important if you cannot independently use ordinary public transport. Its subsidy helps eligible disabled people and older people pay for taxi and other approved transport services.

| Party | Public transport and mobility policies |
| --- | --- |
| Green Party | Restore Total Mobility subsidy to 75%, increase accessible vehicle availability, and provide free public transport for Total Mobility users. |
| Labour | Cap weekly public transport fares at $20 in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 elsewhere. Has not committed to restoring the 75% Total Mobility subsidy. |
| Te Pāti Māori | Make public transport free for everyone within five years, prioritising disabled people if introduced in stages. Supports restoring the 75% Total Mobility subsidy. |
| National | Retain the 65% Total Mobility subsidy. Develop a national concession proposal for Total Mobility users, potentially including free companion fares. Review provider standards and wheelchair-accessible vehicle funding. |
| ACT | Supports retaining the 65% Total Mobility subsidy, arguing that it is more financially sustainable. Supports practical measures to remove mobility barriers. |
| New Zealand First | Proposes improving the national rail network and regional connections. Has not made a specific commitment to increasing Total Mobility subsidies. |
| The Opportunities Party (TOP) | Proposes free public transport for everyone. Has not provided a specific commitment to restoring the Total Mobility subsidy. |

Sources: The D\*List's October 2026 transport comparison and CCS Disability Action's election analysis. [Party policies, simplified: Transport](https://thedlist.co.nz/newsfeed/party-policies-simplified-transport/)[Election 2026: Political Parties Policy Analysis](https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/news/policy-analysis-2026)

### What these differences mean in practice

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Total Mobility subsidy

The subsidy was reduced from 75% to 65% on 1 July 2026. The Greens and Te Pāti Māori propose restoring it to 75%.

![Accessible Travel](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/l2gCXtmADp7s6vZ8Oslw2YRjnXmIi-_AwnKMsjoIbfbBQQv9tarweueDsWCdUHMPEv-pwYV1hmtdefFVDV1xnobN_af9UZrL0tfGMEcaM-UO3NtIQMF-7zn4H-giC7oeSAJkKSZOxn2h6dL9720h129hgE57VHvqB1c3m1nif3E?purpose=inline)

Accessible buses and trains

Cheaper or free fares are useful, but they do not automatically make buses and trains physically accessible. Vehicle access, ramps, lifts, reliable boarding arrangements and accessible stations matter too.

![Wheelchair Taxi Near Me: The Essential Guide for 2026 - Capital Cars](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/KADwQ1Oys_Kv25UKF-6nek0OOnhiosa6vQqsNLLDWFdNTWVxYfJiSBAGEKDAVFH4qLe4utK-4oIeAVnNDVByuYvhBOy5pgbGdEo-jhWj-aRbYthDxa3mtxb_lBUKKsTSLVY9q49XKCLfwUvomjKwB0DhqVkwaHIFLoV61CSXZUE?purpose=inline)

Companion travel

National is proposing to investigate a national Total Mobility concession that could include a free companion fare. This could be important if you need someone to accompany you.

## 2. Accessibility rights and mobility infrastructure

This is another important distinction between parties.

Accessible transport is not just about fares. It includes whether you can get from your home to the bus stop, board a vehicle, use a station, access a footpath and complete your journey without needing someone to intervene.

Here are the main proposals.

| Party | Accessibility commitments |
| --- | --- |
| Green Party | Introduce disability rights legislation with enforceable accessibility standards covering transport, public infrastructure and services. |
| Te Pāti Māori | Implement recommendations for effective accessibility legislation and support the Accessibility Standards Bill. |
| New Zealand First | Introduced the Accessibility Standards Bill, which aims to establish accessibility standards for public buildings, transport hubs and other infrastructure. |
| Labour | Progress incorporating the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into law and recognise denial of reasonable accommodation as discrimination. |
| National | Continue the Access Activator initiative and work with Whaikaha on practical accessibility improvements. |
| ACT | Supports practical changes to remove barriers, focusing on measurable outcomes rather than additional regulation. |
| TOP | Supports designing public spaces, buildings and services with disabled people in mind. |

[Party policies, simplified: Accessibility](https://www.thedlist.co.nz/newsfeed/party-policies-simplified-accessibility/)[Election 2026: Political Parties Policy Analysis](https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/news/policy-analysis-2026)

An important distinction: Supporting accessibility in principle is not the same as committing to enforceable standards.

For example, enforceable standards could eventually mean clearer requirements for:

- Wheelchair access to public transport.
- Accessible pedestrian crossings and footpaths.
- Lifts and ramps at transport facilities.
- Accessible public buildings and facilities.
- Consistent accessibility requirements across regions.

## 3. Housing and renting: can you remain independently housed?

Because you rent, housing policy deserves particular attention.

An accessible home is not necessarily affordable, and an affordable rental is not necessarily accessible.

The parties have different proposals concerning accessible public housing, rental protections and housing costs.

![Image and video resources :: Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/k3qxRdSHnwbwZ0QPEIR-VcBYXOOh2q2HPAkL0eBEqvnao3KZcHEBKiz_CdDzbv7hwZIC7okj7TTSypDc7hjhtbTzfsIKTtM_l34LGqAWxACq1qT9KA873NK3Ejlk3YexfrtHAcbK3dFgw5144SRf2FpKStOoPG0vHPF6wkQuzqw?purpose=inline)

Green Party

- Increase accessible public housing.
- Introduce universal design standards for public and private housing.
- Strengthen Healthy Homes Standards.
- Support safe, accessible and affordable housing in the community of your choice.

  [Election 2026: Political Parties Policy Analysis](https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/news/policy-analysis-2026)[How do parties rate on their disability policies?](https://thedlist.co.nz/newsfeed/how-do-parties-rate-on-their-disability-policies/)

![Enliven Disability’s $3.8m apartments open in Napier, giving younger disabled people a home away from rest homes - NZ Herald](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/TXcwsKDqENOOCPSsM53wntuSfA5xJ_FutF9pAP9iWruZqcTelnP2FxSqE3yDs7dYia2om4uE9tFj9LP1FQ1VaHUKrD96Ji7olYQteqr8JAEqN9wXfhnkoKXncoPr2kU9LLEU-NvpxkQvNs4pdVprRYB9DJKVX1yPOzK_oBk8_lg?purpose=inline)

Labour

- Require at least 25% of new Kāinga Ora builds to meet accessible design standards.
- Ban no-cause evictions.
- Limit rent increases to once every 12 months.
- Strengthen landlords' responsibilities to address serious hazards.

  [Election 2026: Political Parties Policy Analysis](https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/news/policy-analysis-2026)[How do parties rate on their disability policies?](https://thedlist.co.nz/newsfeed/how-do-parties-rate-on-their-disability-policies/)

![Marae units more accessible for kaumātua • Habitat for Humanity](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/fUWnBURwKIEMBvS8V4XjU_tpU2XZ7S4C5JioCSsd-mxEet79x2hg7yuO0FvOXt28iwaWjkWpax4uTMXbTM3EDQP8_r79dmc-91Th1_nje_FFh4H_zXBqOVv-biAnCpL09vEtxEIsUd_uNLEzsct4mciJePqxJ5Kc2poY_feqmRM?purpose=inline)

Te Pāti Māori

- Ensure all new government builds accommodate disabled people.
- Introduce universal rent control, linking increases to inflation except where significant improvements are made.
- Repeal no-cause evictions.
- Increase funding for Sustaining Tenancies, which supports people at risk of losing their homes.

  [Election 2026: Political Parties Policy Analysis](https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/news/policy-analysis-2026)

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The Opportunities Party

- Raise rental property standards under Healthy Homes.
- Expand housing choices, including community and social housing.
- Extend some home energy improvement support to eligible rental properties.

  [Election 2026: Political Parties Policy Analysis](https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/news/policy-analysis-2026)

National, ACT and New Zealand First have not identified equivalent specific commitments to minimum accessible social housing targets in the 2026 election comparisons.

[How do parties rate on their disability policies?](https://thedlist.co.nz/newsfeed/how-do-parties-rate-on-their-disability-policies/)[Disability Policies](https://drnz.co.nz/tag/disability-policies/)

## 4. Disability support services and independent living

Transport and housing are only two parts of independent living.

You may also depend on:

- Personal care and home support.
- Mobility equipment and assistive technology.
- Disability-related financial assistance.
- Reliable access to health services.
- Support workers and community services.

One significant election issue is the Disability Support Services Act 2026.

Here is where the parties stand:

| Party | Disability support direction |
| --- | --- |
| Green | Rights-based disability legislation, improved income support and Enabling Good Lives. |
| Labour | Repeal the Disability Support Services Act and replace it with a rights-based framework developed with disabled people and carers. |
| Te Pāti Māori | Invest in Enabling Good Lives and develop Māori-led disability services. |
| National | Continue implementing the Disability Strategy 2026–2030 and retain the current legislative framework. |
| ACT | Supports the Disability Support Services Act and individualised support based on assessed needs. |
| NZ First | Supported the Disability Support Services Act; no detailed standalone disability policy identified. |
| TOP | Proposes a Citizen's Income and additional disability support, alongside a simpler system for accessing services. |

[Party policies, simplified: Disability policy](https://www.thedlist.co.nz/newsfeed/party-policies-simplified-disability-policy/)[How do the different parties fare on disability issues this election?](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/30-09-2026/how-do-the-different-parties-fare-on-disability-issues-this-election)[Election 2026: Political Parties Policy Analysis](https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/news/policy-analysis-2026)

For someone who wants to remain independent, the distinction between funding a service and giving disabled people genuine choice over how that service is delivered is particularly important.

## 5. What deserves particular attention when comparing the parties?

Here is a practical checklist you can use when examining their policies.

| Your concern | What to look for |
| --- | --- |
| Affordable accessible transport | Total Mobility subsidy and public transport concessions |
| Wheelchair-accessible transport | Number of accessible vehicles and availability in your region |
| Independent travel | Enforceable accessibility standards for buses, trains and stations |
| Getting to transport | Accessible footpaths, crossings and bus stops |
| Keeping your rental | Rent increases, eviction protections and tenancy support |
| Finding an accessible home | Minimum accessible social housing targets |
| Staying independent at home | Personal care, home support and equipment funding |
| Financial independence | Disability Allowance and other income support |

## 6. Where to read the actual policy comparisons

These are useful resources from disability organisations rather than party campaign advertising.

- [CCS Disability Action – Election 2026 policy analysis](https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/news/policy-analysis-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com). Covers housing, transport, accessibility, health and disability support.
- [The D\*List – Transport policy comparison](https://thedlist.co.nz/newsfeed/party-policies-simplified-transport/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). Particularly useful for Total Mobility and public transport costs.
- [The D\*List – Accessibility policy comparison](https://www.thedlist.co.nz/newsfeed/party-policies-simplified-accessibility/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). Explains accessibility legislation and standards.
- [The D\*List – Disability policy scorecard](https://thedlist.co.nz/newsfeed/how-do-parties-rate-on-their-disability-policies/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). Compares parties on housing, disability rights, transport and funding.
- [The D\*List – Disability support policy comparison](https://www.thedlist.co.nz/newsfeed/party-policies-simplified-disability-policy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). Covers the Disability Support Services Act.

## My suggestion: examine three commitments particularly closely

I wouldn't base your decision simply on which party promises the cheapest public transport.

For your circumstances, three questions are especially relevant:

1. Can you afford to travel independently? Look at Total Mobility, wheelchair-accessible taxi availability, companion fares and public transport concessions.
2. Can you remain in an accessible rental? Look at rent protections, accessible housing supply and assistance for tenants who need modifications.
3. Can you retain control over your support? Look at disability funding, personal care, equipment and the ability to choose how your support is delivered.

A party can have a generous public transport policy but offer little detail about accessible vehicles or independent living support. Those are different policy questions.

One final point: The policy comparisons above describe what parties have announced, not guarantees that the proposals will be implemented. Funding, legislation, timelines and regional delivery will all matter.

If you would like, I can also put together a more focused comparison of the parties based on one central question: which policies would help a disabled renter remain living independently, with affordable transport, suitable housing and reliable support services?

## Gemini

Answer ID: 07d7c60a-fc7b-406c-97c1-47aae7dbdb1c

When considering your vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election from the perspective of living independently with a mobility impairment, different political parties propose distinct approaches to transport accessibility, public transit affordability, and disability support systems. 

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### **1. Green Party**
* **Transport & Mobility Proposals:** The Greens focus heavily on expanding public and active transport infrastructure while integrating accessibility. 
* **Key Changes:** 
  * Proposes making public transport **free for Total Mobility users**, alongside children, students, apprentices, and Community Services Card holders.
  * Caps bus and train fares at $2 for everyone else.
  * Pledges to **restore the Total Mobility Scheme subsidy back to 75%**.
  * Supports strengthening the *Accessibility for New Zealanders Act* with enforceable standards and strict timelines for transport, physical infrastructure, and digital access.

### **2. New Zealand Labour Party**
* **Transport & Mobility Proposals:** Labour's approach centres on nationwide fare reductions and public network integration.
* **Key Changes:** 
  * Proposes capping public transport costs at **$20 a week** in major urban centers (Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch) and **$10 a week** everywhere else.
  * In the broader disability sector, Labour has committed to repealing recent changes to disability support legislation and returning to a system rooted in the *Enabling Good Lives* framework. 

### **3. Te Pāti Māori**
* **Transport & Mobility Proposals:** Te Pāti Māori frames transport accessibility through the lens of equity, inclusion, and *mana* (dignity).
* **Key Changes:** 
  * Advocates for **free public transport for everyone within 5 years**, ensuring disabled people are prioritized among the first groups to access free transit if a staged rollout is used.
  * Supports legally embedding accessibility requirements across public transport, housing, and public spaces by strengthening national accessibility legislation.

### **4. National Party**
* **Transport & Mobility Proposals:** National’s strategy emphasizes financial stability, national consistency, and localized funding adjustments rather than universal free-fare schemes.
* **Key Changes:** 
  * Reinvesting Crown savings to target funding shortfalls faced by regional public transport authorities.
  * While they have not committed to returning the Total Mobility subsidy to 75%, they have proposed adopting a national purpose statement for Total Mobility to ensure consistent direction.
  * Pledges to ask NZTA to review Total Mobility provider standards and safeguards, and to have officials develop a proposal for a **national public transport concession for Total Mobility users, including a free companion fare**, for future consideration.

### **5. ACT New Zealand**
* **Transport & Mobility Proposals:** ACT's policy centers heavily on user-pays infrastructure, market competition, and economic efficiency over broad subsidies.
* **Key Changes:** 
  * ACT has generally justified reductions or fiscal restraint regarding public transport subsidies and the Total Mobility Scheme, prioritizing value for money and service performance metrics over universal access concessions.

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### **Summary of Key Choices for Voters**
* **If you want immediate fare relief or free access for Total Mobility users:** Parties like the **Greens** (free for Total Mobility users + $2 fare caps + 75% subsidy restoration) and **Te Pāti Māori** (staged free transport starting with disabled people) offer the most direct concessions. **Labour** offers a broad weekly fare cap ($10–$20/week).
* **If you want administrative and service consistency:** **National** focuses on reviewing provider standards, creating a national purpose statement, and exploring a national concession framework with companion fares. 
* **Enforceable Rights:** If your priority is legally binding accessibility standards for transport and public infrastructure, parties like the **Greens** and **Te Pāti Māori** actively campaign for strengthening the national accessibility legislation with hard timelines. 

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*Would you like to explore how these parties’ wider policies on disability support funding or independent living align with your priorities?*

## Google AI Mode

Answer ID: 08a672b2-20a5-49e6-bb02-d432fdc0b4f8

Ahead of the **2026 New Zealand general election** , political parties differ significantly in how they approach **accessible public transport, disability support services, and rental housing stability** for disabled people living independently.

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Overview of Party Positions on Accessibility and Transport

Party| Stance & Proposed Changes (Transport & Accessibility)| Support Services & Independent Living Approach
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**National**| Oversees the refresh of the _Disability Strategy 2026–2030_ and _NZSL Strategy 2026–2036_ ; no commitment to enforceable accessibility standards or transport-specific retrofitting mandates.| Retains and adjusts flexible funding rules with regional assessment consistency introduced in early 2026; integrates disability health into general health frameworks.
**Labour**| Pledged to co-design replacement disability legislation to strengthen the _Accessibility for New Zealanders Act 2022_ with clearer oversight.| Focuses on reversing tighter funding restrictions and restoring community-led support models.
**Green Party**| Supports amending the Accessibility Act to include **enforceable standards and firm timelines** for public transport, physical infrastructure, and digital access.| Advocates for expanded, ring-fenced disability support funding, independent living options, and stronger tenant protections for renters.
**Te Pāti Māori**| Advocates for embedding enforceable accessibility standards across **housing, public transport, and community spaces**.| Focuses on Whānau-centred and community-controlled disability support models and affordable, accessible housing.
**ACT New Zealand**| No formal platform or commitment to expanding statutory accessibility legislation or state-mandated transport retrofits.| Emphasizes fiscal restraint, individual choice, and streamlined administrative oversight within support systems.
**New Zealand First**| No major transport-accessibility or standalone statutory accessibility policy identified.| Favors traditional domestic oversight and baseline funding controls for social and disability services.

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What Each Party Would Change

 * **Green Party and Te Pāti Māori:**
 * _Transport & Access:_ Push to replace voluntary guidelines with **enforceable legal standards** under accessibility legislation, setting mandatory timelines for making public buses, trains, stations, and footpaths fully accessible.
 * _Housing & Independent Living:_ Focus on increasing accessible social and public housing stock, alongside renter protections that make it easier to modify private rentals for mobility needs.

 * **Labour Party:**
 * _Transport & Access:_ Proposes revisiting and strengthening the framework of the _Accessibility for New Zealanders Act_ to address gaps in public infrastructure and transport accessibility after criticism that the original legislation lacked teeth.
 * _Housing & Independent Living:_ Focuses on restoring flexibility and co-designing disability support models directly with disabled people and representative organizations.

 * **National Party (Government incumbent):**
 * _Transport & Access:_ Relies on updated strategic frameworks—such as the refreshed _Disability Strategy (2026–2030)_ and _NZSL Strategy (2026–2036)_ —rather than imposing new legislative mandates on local transport authorities.
 * _Housing & Independent Living:_ Maintains centralized regional assessment processes (implemented early 2026) and modified flexible funding rules that balance individual choices with budget limits.

 * **ACT New Zealand and NZ First:**
 * _Transport & Access:_ Generally oppose new regulatory or statutory mandates on infrastructure, preferring local government discretion or market-led solutions for transport upgrades.
 * _Housing & Independent Living:_ Prioritize economic management, fiscal accountability, and targeted assistance over systemic expansion of disability-specific entitlements or housing regulations.

Detailed analysis and breakdowns of party manifestos can be tracked via

Disability Policies of New Zealand's Political Parties – 2026

. Disability Policies of New Zealand's Political Parties – 2026

## AI Overviews

Answer ID: 93f91017-022a-4938-aae4-8521d6f6591a

**New Zealand’s major political parties offer distinct approaches to accessible public transport, the Total Mobility scheme, and broader accessibility laws** ahead of the November 7, 2026, general election. msnz.org.nzDisability and the 2026 General Election - MSNZ

For renters with mobility impairments aiming to maintain independent living, the core policy differences across the parliamentary spectrum focus heavily on whether accessibility rules should be legally enforceable and how specialized transport transport subsidies are structured.

Party Breakdown on Transport Accessibility & Support Services

Party| Public Transport & Total Mobility| Accessibility Legislation & Standards| Renting & Independence Support
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**Labour**| ** Capped transport fares** at $20/week in major hubs ($10/week elsewhere). Pledges to support disability employment and services through MSD.| **Wants a rewrite** of disability legislation, promising to co-design a rights-based replacement.| **Pledges 6,000 new social housing places** and will fund care worker pay rises ($4/hr) to stabilize support systems.
**Green Party**| **Wants 100% free public transport** and advocates for a **75% Total Mobility scheme subsidy**.| **Demands strict, enforceable legal standards** for transport, public infrastructure, and buildings.| **Focuses on liveable incomes** , ensuring supplementary disability benefits fully cover true living costs.
**National**| **Overhauling the Total Mobility scheme** to add free companion fares, allow ride-shares (Uber/DiDi), and review vehicle funding.| **Oversaw strategies** like the Disability Strategy 2026–2030 but has not committed to enforceable legal mandates.| **Prioritizes economic stabilization** and targeted funding choice rather than major regulatory overhauls.
**Te Pāti Māori**| **Advocates for embedding accessibility** heavily across regional public transport infrastructure.| **Supports the Green stance** of adding legally binding and enforceable accessibility rights to public spaces.| **Endorses the Enabling Good Lives** model to guarantee autonomy and dignified, local funding.
**ACT**| **Focuses on individual need** and economic efficiency over government-wide transport caps.| **Opposes new regulatory burdens** ; evaluates accessibility rules on strict, measurable outcomes rather than broad mandates.| **Favors giving individuals direct control** over their personal funding packages to buy the support they want.
**NZ First**| **Not a primary focus** of their 2026 campaign; has generally supported historic infrastructure upgrades without adding new mandates.| **No specific stance** or commitment to new enforceable national standards for this cycle.| **Focuses on broader health** and law-and-order funding rather than targeted tenancy or disability support reforms.

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Key Electoral Divergences to Consider

 * **Enforceable Rights vs. National Frameworks:** If your priority is ensuring that buses, trains, and public routes are legally required to meet strict physical mobility criteria, the **Greens** and **Te Pāti Māori** are campaigning heavily on introducing enforceable penalty-backed standards. Conversely, **National** and **ACT** prefer utilizing flexible, outcome-focused guidelines that don't add rigid regulatory friction to providers. drnz.co.nzDisability Policies of New Zealand's Political Parties – 2026Party policies, simplified: Accessibility | The D*List

 * **The Total Mobility Scheme's Future:** The Total Mobility scheme—crucial for independent travel when traditional public lines fail—became a major flashpoint following government funding reductions earlier in the year. **National** is progressing targeted changes to expand the scheme to ride-share companies and protect users from complex impairment testing, while the **Greens** and **Labour** advocate for restoring higher baseline government subsidies to directly insulate users from out-of-pocket travel expenses. thespinoff.co.nzHow do the different parties fare on disability issues this election? | The SpinoffThe govt is reducing their contribution to the Total Mobility ... by Priyanca Radhakrishnan MP on Facebook - 1 minute 9 secondsNZ Total Mobility Scheme Changes: More Transport Choice for ... by Chris Bishop on Facebook - Segment duration: 1 minute 36 seconds - Starts at: 41 seconds - Total duration: 2 minutes 32 seconds

If you would like to explore how these parties plan to address independent living from a different angle, let me know if I can break down their specific policies regarding **renters' rights and housing modifications** , or provide details on **how to access accessible voting services** for the upcoming election. elections.nzAccess 2026 - Elections NZ