EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 7 MIN
Blind Low Vision to swamp Disability Minister with complaints
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An advocacy group is hoping to swamp the Disability Minister's electorate office with complaints about cuts to a transport subsidy. The Total Mobility Scheme provides subsidies for taxis for people with disabilities who are unable to use public transport, but the government's fare subsidy is being reduced from 75 percent to 65 percent next month. Blind Low Vision NZ's head of policy and advocacy Bronwyn Larkins spoke to Lisa Owen.
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An advocacy group is hoping to swamp the Disability Minister's electorate office with complaints about cuts to a transport subsidy. The Total Mobility Scheme provides subsidies for taxis for people with disabilities who are unable to use public transport, but the government's fare subsidy is being reduced from 75 percent to 65 percent next month. Blind Low Vision NZ's head of policy and advocacy Bronwyn Larkins spoke to Lisa Owen.
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