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Accessibility in the city

With one in five New Zealanders living with a disability, the ageing population, families with young children, visitors from overseas, and people with a temporary injury or illness, accessibility is important for successful cities and businesses to consider.

Accessible transport

Auckland Transport works under the guidance of the Public Transport Accessibility Group (PTAG) to improve services for people with access challenges and those with limited mobility. This includes measures for public transport like welcoming service dogs and disability assist dogs and providing necessary marking as well as providing accessible reserved parking spaces both on-street and in parking buildings.

Find out more about Auckland Transport’s accessibility work here.

What businesses can do

The benefits of individual businesses working to improve their accessibility can include economic benefits associated with attracting new business and raising their profile in the marketplace as well as boosting staff motivation and engagement. If you’d like to explore ways to make accessibility improvements, take a look at Be. Accessible.

  • Elliott Stables on Elliott Street in Auckland City Centre with pedestrians, outdoor seating, restaurants, jewelry, and heritage buildings