Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council

WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Accessibility
Accessible Wellington Map – ph 499- 4444
www.wellington.govt.nz/services/disserv/pdfs/disabilitymap
A guide to accessible facilities and services, including buildings, facilities, transport, car
parks, parking permits, entertainment and recreation. The map is available from Libraries,
Service Centres, CAB’s or check out the website.
City Mobility Scooters – ph 499 4444
Fax: 04 801 3138
Email: info@wcc.govt.nz
Website: www.wellington.govt.nz/services/disserv/scooters
Information: Enjoy Wellington’s spectacular waterfront, vibrant city and beautiful Botanic
Garden on a City Mobility scooter. The scooters are free and available to anyone who has
limited mobility, from wheelchair users to the elderly. You’re even eligible with a broken
leg. Book a FREE mobility scooter for up to four hours. You need to leave a security item
such as a credit card or drivers licence. The scooters are safe and easy to use. Our
trained staff will show you how.
Bookings are recommended.
Scooters can be collected from the following locations:
Freyberg Pool, 139 Oriental Parade ph 801 4530
Wellington City Council, 101 Wakefield St ph 499 4444
Fergs Kayaks, Shed 6, Queens Wharf ph 499 8898
Wellington Botanic Garden Glenmore Street ph 499 1400
Te Papa Museum Cable Street ph 381 7000
Karori Wildlife Sanctuary Waiapu Road ph 920 9213
Karori Community Centre 7 Beauchamp St ph 476 4968
City Mobility is a Wellington City Council and TSB Bank project designed to get people
with limited mobility active.
Backdoor Rubbish Collection
Backdoor Refuse Collection – ph 499 4444
Wellington City Council offers backdoor refuse collection service to residents who either
qualify for a free backdoor refuse collection service or to residents who are able and willing
to pay for this service.
Backdoor collections can be provided free for some people. To qualify for a free collection
the applicant must show ALL THREE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS are met:
1. They are either disabled or impaired or they are frail elderly. Applicants, including frail
elderly, must supply a written statement from a health professional such as a district nurse,
doctor or Foundation for the Blind confirming the disability/impairment/frail elderly status
of household member/s. (PLEASE NOTE: Senior citizens do not automatically qualify for
free backdoor collection because of age – they need to support the application with a
medical certificate).
2. There is no one in the household that is able to carry the refuse bags to the kerbside.
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