Research and reports

The information below is ordered according to year. Expand a title of interest to learn more and read the full document.

Feedback and insights submitted to Health NZ to take into consideration when designing a national approach for non-acute patient transport solutions.
- Read the Forum's submission
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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.
- Read the paper
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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.
- Read the report
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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.
- Watch Community Waikato's presentation
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- Community Transport Fund Evaluation Report 2022-23 - full report
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- Community Transport Fund Evaluation Report 2022-23 – one page dashboard
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A presentation about the Rurual Health Commissioning Team from Te Whatu Ora.
- Te Whatu Ora Rural Health Strategy Update presentation
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A fairly high-level presentation to understand what the new operating model, outlining the structure.
- Te Whatu Ora Commissioning Operating Model presentation
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A presentation on some of the benefits of fleet/fuel cards and some things to consider when choosing the right one.
- Fleet card information
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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.
- Notes from the Hauraki locality Community Transport hui
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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.
- Read more about the Waikato Regional Public Transport Plan
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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
- Read more about the Waikato Regional Land Transport Plan
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Sarah Gibb, Community Advisor, Community Waikato, August 2020.
- Read the report
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This 2018 report undertaken by the Ministry of Health outlines the findings of an internal review of the National Travel Assistance (NTA) Scheme and makes recommendations for how to improve it. The review has highlighted significant room for improvement within the NTA Scheme as it currently operates. It also indicates that this improvement work is required to prepare the Scheme for the possibility of more significant change.
- Read The National Travel Assistance Scheme: Policy Recommendations Report
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This survey has identified some challenges for Waikato based community transport providers when providing transport to the Waikato Hospital. The survey closed May 2018.
- View the Community Transport Provider Engagement Report
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An Introduction to Social Enterprise Workshop presented by Akina at Community Waikato on 26 June 2017.
- View the presentation
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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.
- Read the research
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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.
- Read the research
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This booklet is for community groups or local government staff working on transport problems in rural areas and small towns. Published: August 2009.
- Read the guide
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