Transport

Grey Power continues to receive requests from members who are being challenged by the requirement for a cognitive test when applying to their GP for licence renewals. This is NOT a legal requirement, but a choice which some GPs and GP practices have made. It has caused enormous stress and confusion,...

In 2017 Brian Green spotted a scooter in a factory in China. It looked perfect for what his company, IM4 GOLF NZ Ltd, was trying to achieve with ‘all terrain’ mobility and golf scooters in New Zealand. Subsequently, he worked with the factory to upgrade many of the features,...

In its 40 years, the Suzuki Swift has taken the world by storm and shows no signs of stopping. With its widespread popularity, this all-new next generation Swift builds on its legacy of reliability, affordability, and fun. While it’s been completely refreshed inside and out, there’s no mistaking that this ever-popular hatch...

In April, I found myself in a situation of having no way to get to Wairau hospital and back from an eye injection appointment. My husband was in Nelson and I did not like to rely on friends. What to do? I then remembered the St John Health Shuttle, left...

There has to be some action taken to protect pedestrians, not just our members and aged people, but walkers in general, What I am referring to specifically is cyclists who use FOOTpaths intended for pedestrians. With the advent of battery-assisted bicycles and scooters there is growing disquiet and apprehension of...

Although new to the bus and coach industry, retiree Keven McGrath is loving transporting school students to and from school. Since beginning as a school bus driver with New Zealand family-owned transport and tourism company Tranzit Coachlines Bay of Plenty earlier this year, the former panel beater and long serving...

Let’s be clear, the rules on e-bikes in New Zealand are not the same as the USA, Australia, Europe or the United Kingdom. So whatever a distributor of bikes from elsewhere tells you is probably wrong. Even some of the locally designed ranges spread incorrect information. So, what are...