The wheelchair assistance button (highlighted by pink arrow) has been placed out of the reach of wheelchair users. Photo: @rednz via NZ HeraldNew parking machines at an Auckland Council CBD car park feature a wheelchair assistance button that is placed out of reach for wheelchairs users. "And yes, that pink arrow is pointing at the button you have to push for assistance if you use a wheelchair. "We have asked the contractor to look at altering the machine to make sure the assistance button is accessible to a person in a wheelchair." Auckland Transport (AT) said it takes accessibility issues seriously and there is a team of two who look after mobility and accessibility issues.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 10, 2019 00:00 UTC