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#244 The major flaws with the New Zealand mobility parking scheme

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 17/11/2022
  • amputation

I have always had issues with this system, which I believe has major flaws. Despite using a well know. Disabled sign, the criteria for holding one has nothing to do with whether you are actually […]

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#236 Wensleys Cycles winter duathlon: should I / shouldn’t I?

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 17/07/2022
  • amputation

I had planned to do this again this year. But I haven’t been running lately plus I don’t have anyone to by my handler. So should I still try it? And if I do – […]

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Dunedin motel review: how to ruin a disabled travelers trip in one easy step.

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 07/06/2022
  • Dunedin

I do not take pleasure in writing this review but quite frankly, it continues to piss me off how very disabled UNFRIENDLY the world is when all we want is ease of access to normal […]

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The week in photos – the other bits

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 07/11/202107/11/2021
  • amputation

A few awesome things have happened this week. I like to actually document this because it helps to ground me in the present reality, specially at times when things are tough in other areas.

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#199 New bike leg day: this time it actually works!

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 14/08/202114/08/2021
  • amputation
  • Video

It’s been quite a week. I’m so glad I keep a diary because I would have been in danger of forgetting all this awesomeness!

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