Research and reports
A Policy and Funding Framework for Community Transport
The research for this paper was carried out by Taith Consulting Ltd on behalf of Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC), who funded a community transport study in early 2023. The work included discussions with community transport operators in New Zealand, review of research papers in the UK and Australia, and information provided by councils.
The paper uses case studies to advocate for a national and regional policy and funding framework to support the growth of community transport. Greater support from the Ministry of Transport, Waka Kotahi, and regional/local councils could expand these services, improving lives and offering economic benefits by addressing poor health and social isolation.
The characteristics of subsidised mobility services
Waka Kotahi NZTA commissioned researchers to assess publicly funded accessible transport options in preparation for the forthcoming review of the Total Mobility scheme. Their study examined subsidised mobility schemes abroad to glean insights applicable to the New Zealand context. The research emphasises the importance of investing in community transport, paratransit, and regular public transport options to positively impact the lives of disabled people in New Zealand.
Community Waikato at Waikato Regional Council's 2024 LTP Hearings
Community Waikato presented on Community Transport and other community matters at the Waikato Regional Council's 2024 Long Term Plan hearings on 16 May 2024.
Te Whatu Ora Rural Health Strategy Update
A presentation about the Rurual Health Commissioning Team from Te Whatu Ora.
View the Te Whatu Ora Rural Health Strategy Update presentation
Te Whatu Ora Commissioning Operating Model
A fairly high-level presentation to understand what the new operating model, outlining the structure.
View Te Whatu Ora Commissioning Operating Model presentation
Fleet card info
A presentation on some of the benefits of fleet/fuel cards and some things to consider when choosing the right one.
Hui for feedback on Te Tara o Te Whai
On 27 February 2023 representatives from community transport groups around the Hauraki, Thames-Coromandel, and Te Aroha areas met to discuss the upcoming formation of the new health locality. They had a discussion about what their services currently look like and focused on where there are strengths that should be carried over and gaps that need to be addressed by the new health system in order to maximise the wellbeing of the communities they live in and serve.
Read more of the notes from the Hauraki locality Community Transport hui
Waikato Regional Council Regional Public Transport Plan
The Waikato Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) 2022-2032 identifies the public transport services that Waikato Regional Council will provide over the next 10 years. The plan also identifies the policies, procedures, information and infrastructure to support the delivery of these services.
Waikato Regional Council Regional Land Transport Plan
The Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) has been developed for the region by the Waikato Regional Transport Committee, and sets out the intended development of the region’s land transport system over the next 30 years.
Community Transport provision in the Waikato region
Sarah Gibb, Community Advisor, Community Waikato, August 2020.
Read more about Community Transport provision in the Waikato region
Waikato Community Transport Forum Survey Report
This survey has identified some challenges for Waikato based community transport providers when providing transport to the Waikato Hospital. Survey closed May 2018.
Introduction to Social Enterprise Workshop Hamilton
An Introduction to Social Enterprise Workshop presented by Akina at Community Waikato on 26 June 2017.
View the presentation about Introduction to Social Enterprise
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Research Report 484 The social impacts of poor access to transport in rural New Zealand
This report investigates poor access to land transport in New Zealand rural communities and its social consequences in order to inform and enhance planning for sustainable communities. Published: 2012.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency guidance on transport options for communities with limited or no access to public transport
This booklet is for community groups or local government staff working on transport problems in rural areas and small towns. Published: August 2009.
Social and Economic Benefits of Community Transport
This research, carried out in Scotland, highlights the diversity of benefits to individuals, community groups and society of community transport provision. The transport scenarios discussed bear a lot of similarities to Waikato rural transport.