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Basic Country Profile

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Location: Oceania
Capital: Wellington
Population: 4,242,048 (2013 Census)
Major Languages: English, Māori
Major Religions: Christianity
Currency: New Zealand Dollar
Terrain: Mountainous
Climate: Temperate
Dial Code: +64
Time Zone: UTC+12:00 to UTC+12:45 with daylight saving time.
Disability Population: 24% (2013)
Emergency National Numbers:
Universal 111
Police 111
Ambulance 111
Fire department 111

Disability Legislations and Policies

Gavel, symbol of judicial decisions and justice

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – Ratified on September 25, 2008. It has also ratified the Optional Protocol to the CRPD. New Zealand’s CRPD State Party reports submitted to the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR) can be read here

Human Rights Act – The Human Rights Act of 1993 aims to ensure that all persons in New Zealand are treated equally and fairly. The Act which covers disabilities makes discrimination unlawful in different areas of life.

Travel Related Information

Blind man walks with a cane in the street, Auckland, New Zealand. Photo: Shutterstock

Most places in New Zealand are accessible for persons with disabilities. Policies and legislations make it a legal requirement for buildings and facilities to be accessible for all.

Find information about accessible services (accommodation, transportation, entertainment etc) all over New Zealand, go to www.beaccessible.org.nz

Read about the accessible travel guide by New Zealand tourism guide, visit www.tourism.net.nz

Hotels

Brentwood Hotel – www.brentwoodhotel.co.nz

Accessible Hotel reviews – http://wheelchairjimmy.com

Transportation

Tour operators such as Ability Adventures and Accessible Kiwi Tours can provide accessible holiday packages for persons with disabilities. It is recommended to call ahead to inform operators and check availability.

Companies that offer cars with hand controls include Budget and Freedom Mobility.

Find information on accessible transportation in New Zealand, go to – http://www.beaccessible.org.nz

Go to the Air New Zealand website to read about the Assisted travel services & information.