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Waikato district

Raglan District Community Vehicle Trust
Contact person Terry Ryan - Coordinator
Elspeth Ryan - Secretary/Treasurer
Kevin Ormsby
Physical address 449 Wainui Road, RD3 Raglan 3297
Bookings for Raglan at the Raglan Community House
45 Bow Street, Raglan 3225
Phone 07-825 8142 - for bookings
Email tjem.ryan@gmail.com
Description of services One vehicle, 10 seater transit van. Special tie-down facility for two wheelchairs. Electric hoist for wheelchairs.
Areas 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 Alicia Leef - Coordinator
Physical address 55 William Street
Huntly 3700
Phone 0800 828 865 or 07 828 7559
Email northwaikatotransport@gmail.com
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.
Areas 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 Nicky Patterson
Physical address 1A Waerenga Road
Te Kauwhata, 3710
Phone 07 826 4303 or 027 519 8887
Email tk.disc@xtra.co.nz
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 Nicky Hagen or Michelle Higgins (Te Whatu Ora Waikato)
Physical address Bookings made via Te Whatu Ora Waikato Renal Services
Phone 07 839 8741 (Renal Services reception)
Ngati Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust Transport
Contact person Shirley Turner
Physical address Cnr 51 Taupiri and Sheridan Street
Phone 07 878 0028
Email shirleyt@maniapoto.org.nz
Area covered Kawhia only
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society
Contact person Sue Worth
Physical address 511 Grey Street
Hamilton East
Phone 0800 226 237
Email driving@cancersociety.org.nz
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.