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Driving Miss Daisy Palmerston North East

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Name
Driving Miss Daisy Palmerston North East
Category
Transport, vehicles & companion drivers
Address
Palmerston North
Regions
Manawatū-Whanganui
Phone
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Email
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Personnel
Manager
Ron and Shelly Schalwijk - 02108863379
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Hello, our names are Ron and Shelley, the proud new owners of Palmerston North – East. We have lived in Palmerston North since 2013, and are blessed with four grandchildren, two here in Palmerston North and two North of Auckland. We enjoy all Manawatu has to offer – the river, the restaurants and cafes, and the relaxed pace of life. Shelley has over 15 years of experience as a support worker in Rest Homes and, more recently, out in the community. Ron’s background is in business and finance as a business adviser, coach, and broker.

We are dedicated to providing a team that genuinely enjoys helping and assisting anyone in our community with a personalised service tailored to your unique needs. Whether it’s getting you to appointments, hobbies, running errands, or anything else you may need, we are here for you. We are an ACC contracted provider with a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for those who need it, or you can use your Total Mobility Scheme card if you have one.

Our team enjoys helping you while providing a caring, safe, and reliable service. We help you feel independent and give your family peace of mind. We can stay and assist you during appointments or drop you off and return to pick you up when you’re ready. Parents receive a text message when their children are dropped off at their destination, so they know their children are safely there.

Please give us a call to discuss your needs.

Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
Covering Suburbs:
East Palmerston North

Whakarongo

Aokautere

Ballance

Mangatainoka

Woodville

Papatawa

Maharahara

Dannevirke

Halcombe

Feilding

Aorangi

Bunnythorpe

Ashhurst

Updated: 29 Sep 2026

Service Description
Service Description
Driving Miss Daisy Palmerston North East is a safe, reliable, and friendly companion driving service offering more than just transportation. Our service provides independence and peace of mind for our clients and families, caregivers or professional agencies. We provide a door-to-door service and offer whatever assistance is necessary to make the trip with us as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

We can drive and accompany you to:
- Medical and other appointments
- Family/social occasions
- Companionship outings
- Grocery or other shopping trips
- Scenic drives
- Take your pets to the vet
- Airport departures and pick ups
- Evening functions

Updated: 29 Sep 2026

Meeting the needs of older people
Meeting the needs of older people
All Driving Miss Daisy franchise owners/drivers are fully NZTA trained to transport passengers with impairments or disabilities and to transport passengers in wheelchairs. They hold a p-Endorsement licence, First Aid Certificate, Dementia-friendly trained and have additional Police Vetting that includes a Children/Youth/Elderly and Vulnerable Adult check. They also undergo an AA Advanced Driver assessment.

Updated: 29 Sep 2026

Payment
Payment
Payment Status Details
ACC Approved Yes
Payment required Yes
Subsidy may be available Yes Total Mobility Scheme cards are accepted. We are an ACC contracted supplier.

Updated: 29 Sep 2026

Trust & Reputation
Trust & Reputation
Trust & Reputation Status Details
Police checked Yes
Other details Yes All Driving Miss Daisy franchise owners/drivers are fully NZTA trained to transport passengers with impairments or disabilities and to transport passengers in wheelchairs. They hold a p-Endorsement licence, First Aid Certificate, Dementia-friendly trained and have additional Police Vetting that includes a Children/Youth/Elderly and Vulnerable Adult check.

Updated: 29 Sep 2026


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