Te Awamutu's safe and easy health shuttle
We provide transport to Waikato and Te Kuiti hospitals, specialist clinics and private medical facilities in Hamilton for Te Awamutu and surrounding district residents.
Ring us today to book 07 870 3258
Making your hospital visits as stress free as possible
How it works
Book a seat
Phone 07 870 3258. The booking line is open weekdays from 9.00am to 3.30pm. Bookings must be made in advance of your appointment date, and at the latest, before 3.30pm the business day prior to your medical appointment.
Info
The evening prior to your travel, the shuttle driver will phone you between 4 - 6pm to advise you of what time they will pick you up.
Donation
We are a volunteer service and rely heavily on donations from all shuttle users.
A koha (donation) on the day is greatly appreciated.
Pick up
We will pick you up from your home and transport you to Waikato Hospital, or a medical appointment in Hamilton (if there is no access to a like medical provider in Te Awamutu).
We can escort you to the reception desk at the Hospital.
Home
When your appointment is finished you ring the shuttle van and let us know that you are ready for collection.
We collect you and take you home. You may have a wait time if the shuttle van is in transit.
Support
Our volunteer drivers are accompanied by a support person who help with transporting you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a booking?
Call 07 870 3258 between 9am - 3:30pm on weekdays (excluding public holidays). We can transport you if you are in a wheelchair.
How much does it cost?
We rely on and appreciate koha (donations) from passengers to fund the health shuttle service provided by our volunteers.
Do you have a Give A Little Page?
Yes, we do. You can donate here
Is your van wheelchair accessible?
Yes, our wheelchair accessible van can accommodate two wheelchairs.
Are you able to accommodate those with disabilities?
Yes, our transport service can accommodate those with disabilities. Our vans are wheelchair accessible and can carry other aids.
Do you transport any age?
Yes. Our transport is available for all ages. Our vans can carry walkers and other aids and we can install a child’s car seat upon request.
Can a companion come with me?
Our priority is to transport clients to their medical appointments. A companion may travel with you, only if space on the van permits.
Do you travel to Te Kuiti Hospital?
Subject to vehicle availability, we may be able to provide transport to Te Kuiti Hospital.
Do you offer transport for hospital visitors?
No. The vans are available only for those with medical appointments at the hospital and other medical clinics.
Where do you pick up from?
Pick up's are from within the Te Awamutu/Kihikihi/Ohaupo town boundaries. If you reside outside of these boundaries please call 07 870 3258 to make your booking and discuss a suitable pick up location.
These are the boundaries:
Between 523 & 543 Paterangi Rd (Transition from 60km/h to 80km/h)
39 Pirongia Rd (Transition from 50km/h to 100km/h)
Just west of 67 Frontier Rd (Transition from 60km/h to 80km/h)
3/5 Pokuru Rd (Transition from 50km/h to 80km/h)
Just south of 116 Lyon St (Transition from 70km/h to 100km/h)
Arapuni Rd just east of Dick St (Transition from 50km/h to 80km/h)
Hairini Rd just east of Herbert & Atkinson St intersection (Transition from 50km/h to 80km/h)
Cambridge Rd & Golf Rd intersection
Te Rahu Rd
Ohaupo Rd/ State Highway 3 including Ohaupo township
Support our community shuttle
Without koha (donations) and funding grants, the Te Awamutu community health shuttle service would simply not exist. Funding received goes towards running costs associated with the shuttle vans such as insurance, costs related to running the vans, and purchasing replacement vans, etc.
And so, to fulfill our mission statement of being able to offer transport to people attending medical related appointments, ongoing funding is a necessity and we thank you in advance for your koha.
Give A Little
No amount is too small - every little bit helps keep our wheels turning!
If you would like to support the Te Awamutu community health shuttle, please consider making a donation through our
Give A Little fundraising page.
Volunteer
Have a few hours spare a month?
We are always looking to add to our list of volunteers, if you feel you have 1 or 2 days a month that you could give to our very worthwhile organisation. Please call 07 870 3258
About us
The Te Awamutu Community Health Transport Trust (TACHTT) started in April 2011 in response to the community’s need for a health shuttle service to carry residents in need of transport to health-related appointments in Hamilton, and at Te Kuiti Hospital.
Our operations are overseen by a Board of Trustees with support from a co-ordinator. The Te Awamutu community health shuttle service is made up of approximately 40 volunteers who give ‘their time’ to provide the service.
We rely on donations from all users of the shuttle service to help with our running costs. Funding grants received do help with some of the costs, but not enough to cover the total amount needed to provide this valuable community service.
Booking hours
Weekdays 9am and 3.30pm
(excluding public holidays)
Phone
Mobile
* Client information is collected and stored in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. Where required information may be passed on to Te Whatu Ora Waikato to enable them to make decisions related to the procurement of services. Te Whatu Ora Waikato has processes in place to ensure all personal data is confidential and kept in accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act 2020