Independent Living Charitable Trust Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy ordering, easy payment, prompt delivery to us in the south island all the way from auckland. Items are good quality. Appreciate it thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend shopping at Independent Living. My elderly mother had a hip fracture / hip replacement and I urgently needed items on the day of the injury, and then to prepare home for her retur... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The rico reacher I received was NOT the same as the one pictured. The other folding reacher appears as advertised and is functional. Independent Living reimbursed me for the wrong reacher. However,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Your service was first class but I cannot rate the products yet due to the fact that I am recovering from surgery and am still uncertain as to what products are most suitable for me.

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  1. Mobility equipment supplier
  2. Disability equipment supplier
  3. Disability Services & Support Organisation
  4. Equipment rental agency
  5. Scooter repair shop

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Independent Living are committed to making daily life easier for disabled people and those living with impairments, by providing the disability equipment NZ can rely on. A not-for-profit organisation, we are your friendly community experts on all things related to disability and helping you to maintain your independence through our disability aids shop. We work with you or your family to understand your situation, concentrating on what your abilities are. We then find solutions for the areas that you need assistance with. Many of us have experienced disability ourselves, so we understand what someone needs to make the most of their current situation.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Genuinely helpful, knowledgable team and great product range

I highly recommend shopping at Independent Living. My elderly mother had a hip fracture / hip replacement and I urgently needed items on the day of the injury, and then to prepare home for her return from hospital.
The ladies who have helped me are absolutely outstanding. Genuinely helpful, knowledgable and assisted me to make smart decisions on items I know nothing about. They never push making a sale, just help you make the right choice. The products are top quality with range of prices / models to suit everyone.
I’m very grateful for their help, today was my third visit and I’ll be returning again.

11 September 2025
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Thank you Jo-Maree. Delighted to hear we could help you and your mother at a difficult time. We wish her all the best in her recovery.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Carbon Ultra light byACRE is brilliant

The Carbon Ultra light byACRE has a great turning circle. It is easily moved around inside our house. It also keeps me moving smoothly around the house.
I feel very safe with it as I recover from a fall. And also means my other walker stays in the boot of the car when I have to travel outside the house. I am very impressed with the design.

27 July 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Independent Living

Independent Living - especially Megan - was most helpful when I had a special request. Full marks!

However, when I rang your helpline to discuss a more suitable product, for my next order, the advice was wrong. I ended up ordering and receiving a product that is not at all suitable for me.

25 June 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable and prompt

Reliable and prompt.
My experience with Independent Living Charity has always been positive, My mail order is followed up promptly & phone calls have always been helpful. Only once in the time I have been ordering, has there been a delay with the order. I am so pleased to have discovered the Charity, as the security of supply is a major relief at a personal level. Thank you.

26 May 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

You don’t always get what is advertised

The rico reacher I received was NOT the same as the one pictured. The other folding reacher appears as advertised and is functional.
Independent Living reimbursed me for the wrong reacher. However, that was only after I insisted that they were obliged to, under the consumer’s act.
ie, goods supplied by were not as advertised. ( They initially said they wouldn’t take it back. )
Of note, I have ordered several things from independent living in the past and have always found them very reliable. I will continue to buy goods from them (might just check some details first tho, lol)

31 March 2025

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