Nelson Airport has signed up to the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme supporting people with disabilities that may not be so obvious to the casual observer. Many people with a disability use or carry something – whether that’s a wheelchair, guide dog, hearing aid or a cane – that visibly indicates what the disability might be. But other disabilities, such as autism, dementia, mental health issues or learning difficulties, are not so obvious. Under the Hidden Disability Sunflower programme, people with such disabilities can choose to wear a lanyard bearing a sunflower logo as a subtle way of letting others know that they may require additional support, assistance or a bit more time.

You can pick up a sunflower lanyard at the Customer Service Desk in the Nelson Airport terminal (circled in orange on the map below). To speak to our Customer Service team before your visit, please email customerservice@nelsonairport.co.nz or phone (03) 547 3199.