Get on Tauranga's Access Map
Tauranga City Council has set an ambitious goal of becoming New Zealand's most accessible city by 2025. The council's Access Map plays a pivotal role in facilitating collaboration between the city's resources, local organizations and businesses. This collaborative effort underscores the councils unwavering commitment to fostering accessibility and inclusion throughout our community.
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What does this mean for you?
Access the same tools as the council!
By joining this project and Access Maps, your organization will gain access to the same Access Capture App, Accessible Events Suite, Maps Network Access, and its own Access Page.
Get on the Council Map and App
Once you've created your organization's account and submitted your access overview, your organization will appear on TCC's Access Map and App, for residents and visitors to view, book, and share.
Your first year FREE!
The Council has agreed to cover the first year’s license and setup costs for a limited number of businesses in the Tauranga region.
If you would like to be one of these lucky businesses, please provide your details in the expression of interest form below.
Did you know?
1-4 New Zealanders has an accessibilty requierment.
People with accessibility requirements are more likely to travel with groups of two or more people.
80% of reported disabilities in Australia and New Zealand are not visible.
Australian travellers with accessibility requirements made more than 1 million domestic trips in 2021, accounting for 17% of total domestic travel expenditure, spending more than AU$13.5 billion.
More than 96% of New Zealand business websites do not meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG standards).
Get Early Access – First Year Free!
Don't miss out! Submit your expression of interest today and secure your spot on TCC's Access Map with a whole year free.
It’s easy – just enter the code TCCMAP when you register to get a year free for your first venue.
Want more than just being listed on the council’s map? Sign up now to unlock a full year of exclusive benefits – for free!
What you get
Your own Access Page!
In addition to listing your venues, amenities and activities on the Map, your organisation will also recieve an Access Page for each of your locations. Instead of hosting an accessibility information page on your own website, link to your Access Page to provide this information with confidentce, knowing that the contents are WCAG 2.2 compatible.
In addition to being in line with the Web Standards Accessibility Guidelines, each Access Page can also function as an app, giving your organisation even greater functionality to share with the community.
Accessibility Overview App
Accessibility Overview apps capture the accessibility of your venues and amenities. Data-collection tools are provided during the implementation phase, for all our partners. Each audit is time-stamped and geotagged to ensure accuracy and data integrity. Your information is reviewed and collated in accessibility reports: one for each location listed on your map. Our partners have ongoing access to these tools and reports, enabling continued accessibility monitoring, evaluation and improvement.
Your Access Maps Profile
Manage how your organissation, venues and amenities are viewed by our communities. Tell us about who you are when you're open and we'll make sure your put on the map.
Events promotion and bookings!
Listing your venues on the Map is only the start. It's easy to post up coming events and activities for the communit to view, share and book with out ever having to leave the map.
Get Early Access – First Year Free!
Don't miss out! Submit your expression of interest today and secure your spot on TCC's Access Map with a whole year free.
It’s easy – just enter the code TCCMAP when you register to get a year free for your first venue.
Want more than just being listed on the council’s map? Sign up now to unlock a full year of exclusive benefits – for free!
