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Driving Miss Daisy NZ Ltd

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YOUR SAFE, FRIENDLY AND RELIABLE COMPANION DRIVING SERVICE

Contact Details
Detail
City/TownHead Office, Havelock North 4157
Postal Address PO Box 8489
District Health Board AreasNationwide, Counties Manukau, Tairawhiti, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, Capital & Coast, Hutt Valley, Canterbury
Phone0800 948 432
Fax(06) 877 0073
OwnerMelanie & Jack Harper (Phone: 06 877 0363)
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/
Facebook Page Find us on Facebook
Updated: 10 Feb 2012

Testimonials
I've found that Driving Miss Daisy has been a caring, reliable taxi service for me with hospital, physio and Resthome visits to my husband. I don't drive and am learning to walk properley after a major foot operation. Extra care and help is given for older people to get in and out of the taxi.
Joy, Petone

Thank you to you and your team for the caring help I received when I was unwell. I would recommend your team to any one and in fact have done so.
See you all again,
Catriona, Havelock North

My father, who is 84 and has lost his licence, could not get by without the wonderful, caring services of Driving Miss Daisy, Havelock North. I just ring them up and they deliver Dad to the hospital or my house or his snooker club. They know him by name and he is very comfortable travelling with them.
Barb, Havelock North

With my mother having no family living in New Zealand the services of Driving Miss Daisy Upper Hutt have enabled her to do the basic duties of banking and minor shopping without feeling a burden on other people. Not only has Driving Miss Daisy helped my mother, it has given her family overseas great peace of mind.
Trudy, Melbourne

I'm finding I want to be more independent, then by chance I found out about Melanie and Driving Miss Daisy. I needed to get to the airport, but hiring a taxi was out of the question due to cost, so I tried her service. She arrived promptly with a lovely smile, and was helpful with my luggage. There was no rush or panic, and her confidence made me feel all was well! Because of her efficiency and caring manner I arrived at the airport looking forward to the adventure of my travel.
Melanie is caring, likeable and approachable.
Mrs Scott, Havelock North

Melanie always greets me with a happy welcoming smile. She helps me with my wheelchair and puts it in the car, remembering to close the door for me! She has taken me to the doctor, to town and art days.
I have always found Driving Miss Daisy to be on time and reliable with considered communication about arrangements for my return home.
Deirdre, Havelock North

As a client of Melanie's I can fully recommend it. I was driven to Napier to attend a school reunion and was helped into the comfortable, late model car. I felt secure knowing that Melanie is a safe, efficient driver.
When my husband and I planned a flight to Auckland Melanie called for us, cheerfully helping with luggage both at home and at the airport, saving us any stress. We couldn't have wished for better service at such a competitive price.
Phyllis, Havelock North
Updated: 5 Apr 2011

Additional Branch Locations
Driving Miss Daisy - Auckland - Botany
DistrictBotany
City/TownAuckland
ContactElizabeth Brennan
Phone09 534 7712
Mobile021 174 9999
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Auckland - Franklin
DistrictFranklin
City/TownAuckland
ContactLynne Hartley
Phone09 239 1377
Mobile027 324 7937
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Auckland - Howick/Pakuranga
DistrictHowick/Pakuranga
City/TownAuckland
ContactLinzi Meyer
Phone09 537 1452
Mobile027 472 9921
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Hawke's Bay - Hastings
DistrictHastings
City/TownHawke's Bay
ContactSheryl Ivory
Phone06 878 5029
Mobile027 234 6017
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Hawke's Bay - Napier/Taradale
DistrictNapier/Taradale
City/TownHawke's Bay
ContactChristine & John Franklin
Phone06 844 0620
Mobile021 465 335
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Hawke's Bay - Havelock North
DistrictHavelock North
City/TownHawke's Bay
ContactMonique Buurmans
Phone06 877 8476
Mobile027 498 8383
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Wairarapa
City/TownWairarapa
ContactRuth Day
Phone06 377 0232
Mobile027 310 8005
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Kapiti Coast
City/TownKapiti Coast
ContactNic Veltman
Phone04 298 3689
Mobile027 491 8993
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Wellington City
DistrictWellington City
City/TownWellington
ContactMaura McKenna
Phone04 478 5535
Mobile021 215 3014
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Upper Hutt
DistrictUpper Hutt
City/TownWellington
ContactLynda Moore
Phone04 970 6636
Mobile021 177 4968
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Lower Hutt
DistrictLower Hutt
City/TownWellington
ContactLorraine Buttimore
Phone04 568 2254
Mobile027 280 0668
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Christchurch - Redwood/Harewood
DistrictRedwood / Harewood
City/TownChristchurch
ContactKerry Trenberth
Phone03 352 4596
Mobile027 318 1733
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Christchurch Central
DistrictChristchurch Central
City/TownChristchurch
ContactMike & Jean Dawson
Phone03 423 9831
Mobile021 676 412
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Auckland - Devonport/Northcote
DistrictDevonport/Northcote
City/TownAuckland
ContactPauline Morrish
Phone09 486 5074
Mobile027 224 4423
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Auckland - Milford
DistrictMilford
City/TownAuckland
ContactMargot Hagan
Phone09 551 3050
Mobile027 361 0605
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Auckland - Glenfield/Albany
DistrictGlenfield/Albany
City/TownAuckland
ContactNoeleen Esterhuyzen & Leigh-Ann Mays
Phone09 442 4332
Mobile021 515 454
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - New Plymouth
City/TownNew Plymouth
ContactJenny Tobeck
Phone06 215 4282
Mobile021 769 526
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Cashmere, Christchurch
City/TownCashmere, Christchurch
ContactJacqui Stewart
Phone03 423 9778
Mobile021 950 959
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Burwood, Christchurch
City/TownBurwood, Christchurch
ContactBrenda Simms
Phone03 423 9613
Mobile021 508 815
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Nelson
City/TownNelson
ContactFrances Welch & Craig Fraser
Phone03 547 2133
Mobile021 319 397
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Driving Miss Daisy - Eastern Bays, Auckland
DistrictEastern Bays - Orakei to Glen Innes
City/TownAuckland
ContactPrue Gee
Phone09 528 2044
Mobile021 135 6341
Email
Website http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-your-...

Jane Pennington - North Bays, Auckland
DistrictNorth Bays - Redvale to Mairangi Bay
City/TownAuckland
ContactJane Pennington
Phone09 473 8186
Mobile021 473 818
Email
Website http://www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-y...

Carolyn & David Yorke - Manawatu
DistrictManawatu - Palmerston, Feilding, Ashhurst, Bulls
City/TownPalmerston North
ContactCarolyn Yorke
Phone06 355 0470
Mobile027 448 7095
Email
Website http://www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-y...

Sandi Suter - Timaru
DistrictTimaru - Temuka, Geraldine, Fairlie, Tekapo
City/TownTimaru
ContactSandi Suter
Phone03 683 1073
Mobile021 503 398
Email
Website http://www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-y...

Pat Pothan - Hobsonville, Auckland
DistrictHobsonville - Te Atatu, Kumeu, Waitakere,Henderson
City/TownHobsonville
ContactPat Pothan
Phone09 412 5332
Mobile021 166 1175
Email
Website http://www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-y...

Beth Bullin - Manukau, Auckland
DistrictManukau - Manurewa, Papatoetoe, Alfriston
City/TownManukau
ContactBeth Bullin
Phone09 263 0912
Mobile021 503 391
Email
Website http://www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-y...

Carolyn Cox - Cambridge
DistrictCambridge - Te Awamutu, Karapiro, Tamahere
City/TownCambridge
ContactCarolyn Cox
Phone07 823 1998
Mobile021 520 537
Email
Website http://www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/find-y...
Updated: 10 Feb 2012

Service Description
Live life to the full with our safe, friendly and reliable companion driving service. We offer you independence and peace of mind, enabling you to get out, have fun and add some 'zing' into your everyday living.

We offer more than just transportation and our drivers are all safety checked for peace of mind and really care about making every journey a pleasure for you.

Driving Miss Daisy can help if you:

- Want to get out and about
- Have an elderly parent or family member who needs an outing, a breath of fresh air or a scenic drive
- Need to go shopping, to the hairdresser or medical appointments
- Are an organisation needing to deliver people to/from appointments
- Require airport/rail/bus departures and pickups
- Have a loved pet that needs to go to the vet

For further information or to make a booking call 0800 WITH DAISY (0800 948 432) or visit www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz
Updated: 10 Feb 2012

Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
Timaru
Redwood/Harewood, Christchurch
Christchurch Central, Christchurch
Cashmere, Christchurch
Burwood, Christchurch
Nelson
Wellington City
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Kapiti Coast
Wairarapa
Napier, Hawkes Bay
Hastings, Hawkes Bay
Havelock North, Hawkes Bay
New Plymouth
Cambridge
Howick/Pakuranga, Auckland
Manukau, Auckland
Botany, Auckland
Franklin, Auckland
Eastern Bays- Auckland
Devonport/Northcote, Auckland
Milford, Auckland
Glenfield/Albany, Auckland
North Bays, Auckland
Hobsonville, Auckland
Hibiscus Coast
Updated: 10 Feb 2012

Personal Assistance
TypeSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Carer Support Yes No Yes
Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) Yes No Yes
Nail Cutting (Home Visits) Yes No Yes
Updated: 27 Sep 2011

Domestic Assistance
TypeSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Shopping Assistance Yes No Yes
Transport Assistance Yes Yes Yes
Updated: 27 Sep 2011

Companionship
CompanionshipSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Day Care (Dementia Care) Yes No Yes
Day Care (Non Dementia) Yes No Yes
Lunch Yes No Yes
Club/Drop in Centre Yes No No
Visiting Service Yes No Yes
Activities/Exercise Programme Yes No Yes
Other Social Support Yes No Yes
Updated: 27 Sep 2011


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What's New

DRIVING MISS DAISY HAS JUST LAUNCHED IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES

 

CAMBRIDGE- Carolyn Cox

MANUKAU - Beth Bullin

HOBSONVILLE - Pat Pothan

TIMARU - Sandi Suter