Vehicle Adaptions

05/12/2025

We specialise in modifying vehicles - but it's about more than just the vehicle. It's about what it makes possible.

In this video, Cecilia shares her journey back to the outdoors - from the beach to the mountains - thanks to a customised solution we developed with her and her occupational therapist.

Take a look at what we did to Cecilia's Ford Ranger and hear what this new freedom makes possible for her.

Today, we’re proud to hand over a specially adapted Ford Ranger to someone truly inspiring – Cecilia Dalrymple from Bulls, New Zealand.Cecilia’s new Ranger f...

28/11/2025

Anyone else feeling that Black Friday buzz turning into a bit of stress out on the roads today?

As we edge closer to Christmas, we know this time of year can feel a bit heavy for some.

Here at Vehicle Adaptions, we're focusing on what we're grateful for - our hard working team who always find ways to the lighten the load, the incredible clients we get to work with every day, our amazing suppliers who go the extra mile for us, the life-changing work we get to be a part of, and celebrating all the little wins along the way.

If you or someone you know is finding things tough right now, please know there's help available. These free services are a great place to start:

I am hope - Free Mental health support for young people - www.iamhope.org.nz
Kindness Collective - helping families who need a hand this Christmas - www.kindness.org.nz
Lifeline (0800 543 354) - phone support anytime
Youthline (0800 376 633 / text 234) - support for young people

I Am Hope is a registered charity under I Am Hope Foundation founded by Mike King. I Am Hope aims to promote positive attitudinal societal change around mental health throughout New Zealand, offering hope and a voice to young people.

21/11/2025

From prototype to production - it's MoTom time!

After a year of collaboration with NZ engineer Andrew Nash, countless hours refining the prototype, and a whole lot of fun test rides....we're proud to annouce that the Vehicle Adaptions team is now producing the MoTom.

The MoTom is a three-wheel electric device built to help people continue enjoying the great NZ outdoors - with stability, power and pure fun rolled into one tidy machine.

Dr Natalie Gauld, who has MND, shares how life-changing her MoTom has been: "The MoTom has been wonderful for me, giving me lots of adventures, and a dopamine and serotonin hit from being outdoors, and enabling rides with friends and family which is so important to me. I've ridden over 5,000km in it. I take it out six days a week now"

If you're keen to learn more or book a test ride, get in touch or go to https://www.vehicleadaptions.co.nz/motom/

17/11/2025

MoTom Time at Adapt MTB

Rotorua and the Adapt MTB team really turned it on this weekend! We brought our freshly built MoTom along and it was awesome seeing riders give them a go on the trails.

Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by and had a chat or a go.

Want to learn more or try one out? Flick us a message, or go to https://www.vehicleadaptions.co.nz/motom.html to find out more.

14/11/2025

Glen's got that handover day feeling! ✨ 🔑

He handed Nadia back her keys this week, her 6 way seat van, now fitted with a side entry hoist, hand controls, full drive-from-chair capability, and with room for all her outdoor gear.

We have loved working with you Nadia - thanks for letting us be part of your mobility journey.

Nothing beats seeing someone drive off in a van that's built to work for them! We love hand over days! 🚐

10/11/2025

This is such a great initiative - mapping accessible playgrounds across New Zealand!

Thanks to Glen McMillian and the team at Children With Disability NZ.

Check out the map and share it around!

Accessible Playgrounds Map Explore our map of accessible playgrounds across New Zealand! Click on any location for more details. Know an inclusive playground

07/11/2025

We’ll be at the Adaptive Mountain Biking Give it a go Day next Saturday, November 15th, in Rotorua!

Come and see the new Motoms we’re building – designed right here in New Zealand, by Andrew Nash, to make off-road adventure accessible for more riders.

If you’re around, drop by and say hi – we’d love to show you what we’ve been working on.

31/10/2025

Thanks, Sharron - your kind words mean more than you know. We're so grateful to work with people like you!

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24/10/2025

A little throwback to some of our favourite outdoor projects from the last year.
Love helping people find the freedom to explore.
Ready to get out there this summer? We're just a phone call away! ☀

17/10/2025

Things are buzzing at Vehicle Adaptions! The first VA-built Motom prototype is underway, and we couldn't wait to show you. Working alongside Andrew Nash, the Motom's original engineer, the first stage is complete - NZ's beaches, trails, and outdoors are about to get a little more accessible!

10/10/2025

Ta-daaa! From a pile of metal bits ➡painted pink ➡THIS! ✨

Say hello to a fully finished, custom-built driving simulator! 🚗 And yep - it plugs right into a PlayStation. 🎮

Best part? It gives our client a super fun way to do physical rehabilitation exercises in while feeling like they are behind the wheel.

We've actually got a similar setup that we take along to Show Your Ability - so if you fancy testing your own skills, make sure you head along next year to the Palmerston North, Christchurch or Dunedin shows, and come straight to us!

Big shoutout to our specialist engineering team - absolute legends at turning ideas into reality! 👏👏

09/10/2025

Join Access Matters Aotearoa on Wednesday 15 October for a panel all about Tourism Accessibility in Aotearoa - a conversation that's super timely and super important.

We're so proud that our very own Margaret Hawkes will be on the panel, alongside Kimberly Graham of Grab Your Wheels, Let's Travel, and Sandi Grant from Ability Adventures, the experts in tailoring New Zealand trips for people with accessible needs.

- Hear from the pros
- Get inspired
- Be part of the Conversation

See the details below, and use the link to register!

I’m excited to share that I’ll be bringing this important conversation to life as a speaker in the upcoming Kōrero for Change: Tourism webinar, followed by four dynamic panels featuring influential leaders from across Aotearoa New Zealand's tourism industry.

Hosted by Access Matters Aotearoa Trust, this event brings together government, industry, and community voices to explore how our tourism sector can lead the way in accessibility, ensuring everyone can participate and no one is left behind.

Event Details
📅 Wednesday, 15 October 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM NZT
🌐 Zoom

Tourism is about discovery and belonging, yet many disabled people and whānau still face barriers that limit choice and participation. This kōrero is a chance to drive real change at a national level.

📩 Register now to secure your spot and receive webinar details directly to your inbox.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TZ0X9LCUQNy22KjueUoq9w

Access Matters Aotearoa Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Richard Hills Danielle Grant for Council John Gillon for Council Auckland Council Mayor Wayne Brown together we can drive change!