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Disability services

Elder man on mobility scooter on Kamo Shared Path

We are committed to making Whangārei District inclusive and accessible for everyone. We provide working parking permits, free mobility hire and discount taxis to people living with disability.

Take a look at Council's guide to accessible facilities and services below.

Guide to accessible facilities and services(PDF, 473KB)

Mobility parking

Mobility parking spaces are available throughout Whangārei for use by those with a Mobility Parking Permit. Parking in these spaces is free but maximum parking times still apply.

Mobility Parking Permit holders also receive a parking concession for all standard Council car parking spaces and can park for twice the stated time allowed. For example, payment for 1 hour allows parking for 2 hours.

Mobility Parking Permits are issued by New Zealand CCS Disability Action. For further information visit their website:

Mobility Parking

Disability working parking permit

We provide disability working parking permits for eligible individuals whose workplace does not have nearby all day free parking options.

A disability working permit allows the holder to park the permitted vehicle free of charge at any Council car park in Whangarei but not in designated mobility parking spaces.

To apply for a permit, complete the Disability Working Permit Application.

Disability Working Parking Permit Application(PDF, 710KB)