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Coastal Community Transport

Community Health Service

Description

What is Community Transport? - Coastal Community Transport have a team of friendly drivers that use their private vehicles to take people with no other means of transport to their important appointments. 

Where do we go? - Based in Ōpunake, the service provides transport through to New Plymouth, Hāwera or Stratford. Please contact us for more information regarding districts.

These appointments may include:

Medical: such as doctor, hospital, outpatient clinics, specialists.

Social: WINZ, IRD

This service is run by volunteers and is solely funded by donations and fundraising. These donations stay within the Ōpunake region.

Please note this is not an emergency service.

Transport is at the discretion of the coordinator. 

Eligibility criteria do apply and all bookings need to be made at least 48 hours before your appointment.

Ages

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Please phone on 0800 223390

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

We are a free service for Ōpunake and districts.

Donations are appreciated.

Services Provided

Transport

Hospital transport/ shuttle

  • Hospital transport/ shuttle

Region

Taranaki

Contact Details

Postal Address

PO Box 101
Ōpunake 4616

This page was last updated at 9:24AM on March 7, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Coastal Community Transport.