Waikato district
Raglan District Community Vehicle Trust
Contact person | Phone | Physical address | |
Terry Ryan - Coordinator Elspeth Ryan - Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Ormsby |
07 825 8142 - for bookings | tjem.ryan@gmail.com | 449 Wainui Road, RD3 Raglan 3297 Bookings for Raglan at the Raglan Community House 45 Bow Street, Raglan 3225 |
Description of services
- One vehicle, 10 seater transit van. Special tie-down facility for two wheelchairs. Electric hoist for wheelchairs.
Area covered
- Raglan township and surrounding district. Normally only providing transport from Raglan and the district to hospital and other related medical and health appointments in the city. These are done by prior booking at Raglan house.
- Also provide outings if not otherwise booked to Raglan rest home residents as available.
North Waikato Transport Trust
Contact person | Phone | Physical address | |
Alicia Leef - Coordinator | 0800 828 865 or 07 828 7559 | northwaikatotransport@gmail.com | 55 William Street Huntly 3700 |
Description of services
- Ford Transit Van 10 Seater (includes driver/companion and wheelchair). Is fitted with hoist for wheelchair/access, we have our own wheelchair.
- A car is also available for local trips for health related visits.
Area covered
- State Highway 1 - Huntly, Taupiri, Ngaruawahia, Horotiu, Hamilton.
Additional services
- Rest home trips, Huntly College student trips
Other
- Our volunteer drivers and companions have passed driver training, First Aid accredited, and police vetted.
- We accept donations/koha to help with the running of our service.
Te Kauwhata Community House
Contact person | Phone | Physical address | |
Nicky Patterson | 07 826 4303 or 027 519 8887 | tk.disc@xtra.co.nz | 1A Waerenga Road Te Kauwhata, 3710 |
Description of services
- A personalised service where a volunteer driver picks you up from your home, transports you to your medical appointment and then drops you back at home.
- We have two cars available. Both cars are equipped with a wheelchair and first aid kit.
Area covered
- We transport to medical appointments at Waikato Hospital, Thames Hospital, and specialist appointments in Hamilton.
- We also provide transport to the local doctor.
Additional services
- As a busy Community House we provide many services. Pop in for a cuppa and a chat and we can see what fits your needs.
Renal Transport Service
Contact person | Phone | Physical address |
Nicky Hagen or Michelle Higgins (Te Whatu Ora Waikato) | 07 839 8741 (Renal Services reception) | Bookings made via Te Whatu Ora Waikato Renal Services |
Ngati Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust Transport
Contact person | Phone | Physical address | |
Shirley Turner | 07 878 0028 | shirleyt@maniapoto.org.nz | Cnr 51 Taupiri and Sheridan Street |
Area covered
- Kawhia only.
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society
Contact person | Phone | Physical address | |
Sue Worth | 0800 226 237 | driving@cancersociety.org.nz | 511 Grey Street Hamilton East |
Description of services
- Cancer Society provides transport for people with cancer so they can get to and from their appointments and treatments.
- Our driving service is provided by friendly, trained volunteers who will pick you up from home or a designated meeting place and return you after your appointments.
- The volunteer driving service operates from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. The driving service does not operate on weekends or public holidays.
- To book a driver, feel free to contact us at least 48 hours before your appointment.
Area covered
- Radius of approximately 40kms including Hamilton, Huntly, Te Awamutu and Cambridge regions.