This page has all the accessibility information we have for the Fight Back Together Maranga Ake hui on Wednesday 23 October.
We're updating this page as we get more information. If information isn't available for your area, contact your delegate or organiser – contact Te Roopu Tohutohu Manaaki if you need help getting in touch with them.
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Auckland
Location: Aotea Square
Time: 12-1pm
NZSL interpreter: An NZSL interpreter will not be at this event.
Seating: Seating will be available.
Accessible carparks: Mobility parking is available nearby. Visit the Auckland Transport website for more information and a map of mobility parking locations.
Toilets: Toilets are available at Aotea Square.
Food and drink: Light snacks will be available.
Masks: Masks will be available.
Public transport: Public transport is available. You can plan your journey on the Auckland Transport website.
Activities for kids: None.
Manukau City
Location: 1 Osterley Way (outside Friendship house)
Time: 12-1pm
NZSL interpreter: An NZSL interpreter will not be at this event.
Seating: Seating will be available.
Accessible carparks: Mobility parking is available nearby. Visit the Auckland Transport website for more information and a map of mobility parking locations.
Toilets: Toilets are available at the venue.
Food and drink: Water will also be available.
Masks: Masks will be available.
Public transport: Public transport is available. You can plan your journey on the Auckland Transport website.
Activities for kids: None.
Hamilton
Location: Garden Place
Time: 12-1pm
NZSL interpreter: An NZSL interpreter will not be at this event.
Seating: There are public benches at the venue, and space to sit on the grass.
Accessible carparks: Mobility parking is available nearby. Visit the Hamilton City Council website for more information and a map of mobility parking locations.
Toilets: Toilets are available at the venue.
Food and drink: No food or drink will be available.
Public transport: Public transport is available. You can plan your journey on the BUSIT website.
Activities for kids: None.
Wellington
Location: Parliament
Time: 1-2pm
NZSL interpreter: An NZSL interpreter has been booked. If you need to see the interpreter, come to the front by the statue of Richard Seddon.
Seating: Seating will be provided at the front of the crowd. There are also public benches on Parliament grounds.
Accessible carparks: Visit the Wellington City Council website for nearby mobility parking.
Toilets: Toilets are available in the Parliament buildings – you will need to go through a security check to get to them.
Food and drink: No food will be available, but we will provide water.
Masks: Masks will be available.
Speeches recorded: We are recording the speeches and will have captioned videos available at a later date.
Public transport: Public transport is available. You can plan your journey on the Metlink website.
Activities for kids: Kids can play on the Parliament playground, and we will also provide bubbles and chalk.
Other wellbeing information: A wellbeing desk will be on site, with first aiders and mental first aiders to speak to as well as first aid supplies, masks, barley sugars, earplugs, hand sanitisers, sunblock and seating.
Greymouth
Location: Regent Theatre
Time: 3.30-4.30pm
NZSL interpreter: An NZSL interpreter will not be at this event.
Seating: The venue has theatre seating and is wheelchair accessible.
Accessible carparks: Yes, please consult local council website.
Toilets: Toilets are available at the venue.
Food and drink: Food and water will be provided.
Masks: Masks will not be provided.
Activities for kids: None. Foyer area provides space for playing/lower stimulation area.
Other wellbeing information: Our marshals and ushers will be wearing FBT high-viz and carrying QR codes you can scan to register attendance. They can also direct and support you to access first aid, hand sanitiser, or other services. PSA delegates will also be available afterwards at Woodstock (across the road) to discuss issues raised and share kai.
Dunedin
Location: Octagon – Upper
Time: 12-1pm
Accessible carparks: Mobility parking is available nearby. Visit the Dunedin City Council website for more information and a map of mobility parking locations.
Toilets: Public toilets are located less than 1 minute away down the lane by the library.
Public transport: Bus stops are near the Octagon. You can plan your journey on the Otago Regional Council website.