Hire a Daughter
At a glance
- Name
- Hire a Daughter
- Category
- Transport, vehicles & companion drivers
- Address
- Palmerston North
- Regions
- Manawatū-Whanganui
- Mobile
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- View Email Address
- Web
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- Social Media
Welcome to Hire A Daughter. Maxine and her team provide friendly, reliable support to help older people across the Manawatū stay independent and continue doing the things that matter to them.
We can help with shopping trips, appointments, social outings, and now also offer home cleaning support. While we are a companion driving service, we offer much more than simply getting you from A to B. We stay with you the whole time — from pick-up through to your safe return home — providing practical help, companionship, and reassurance along the way.
For families, this means peace of mind knowing their loved one has caring support by their side throughout the outing or appointment. For clients, it means having a trusted helping hand to make everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable.
Give us a call to have a friendly chat about how we can support you or someone you care about.
Testimonials
| CLEANING Nothing better than coming home to a clean lovely smelling home thank you.... Ava Hi Maxine, Anna made a lovely job of my blinds she is a delightful person. X Hi Maxine, Please pass on to Anna that she did a lovely job - and the bonus was she even vacuumed the garage because I never thought to say don't worry about that!! Thank you. Joy Very happy with the way my house was spring cleaned the other day. Thanks Anna and Maxine. Ros COMPANION DRIVING wonderful service, personally devised for my needs, Maxine is a wiz nothing is a problem, it's like going out with your best friend. I feel safe and trust Maxine or her ladies 100%. Lynette Can’t thank Maxine enough for her wonderful care in getting my mother to appointments and stepping in when I can’t get there. It is such a relief to know there is someone who will be on time and treat my elderly mother with care and respect. An amazing service and makes it easier for me being so far away to know that Mum is being looked after. Keep up you brilliant work. Such a benefit to those who have lost their independence when they can no longer drive. Jacqui Maxine goes above and beyond in her care for my Mother in Law. Maxine is kind, caring, practical and fun. Thank you Sarah Maxine had helped my family heaps. she is wonderful with my mum and sister. very caring and understanding. thank you Maxine for all your help. I highly recommend you. Linda |
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Updated: 18 Feb 2026 |
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
| We travel out of town for an extra cost. Please ask if we can help you or a loved one. |
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Updated: 18 Feb 2026 |
Service Description
| Hire A Daughter provides personalised companion driving and practical support tailored to individual needs. We assist with medical and personal appointments, shopping trips, social outings, and everyday errands, staying with clients from pick-up through to their safe return home. For those who would like extra help at home, we can also provide light household assistance and cleaning services, supporting independence, confidence, and social connection. |
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Updated: 2 Mar 2026 |
Meeting the needs of older people
| We understand that getting out and about can become more difficult as mobility or confidence changes. Our companion drivers provide patient, supportive assistance to help you or your loved one attend appointments, run errands, and stay socially connected. We offer door-to-door support and can arrange wheelchair-accessible transport when required, helping ensure comfort, safety, and reassurance for both clients and their families. |
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Updated: 2 Mar 2026 |
Access
| Access | Status | Details |
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| A mobile service | Yes | We have air conditioned cars and access to a mobility van |
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Updated: 18 Feb 2026 |
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After Hours
| After Hours | Status | Details |
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| After Hours | Yes | Negotiable -please call us to discuss |
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Updated: 18 Feb 2026 |
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Payment
| Payment | Status | Details |
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| Payment required | Yes | Cash or by invoice |
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Updated: 18 Feb 2026 |
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Trust & Reputation
| Trust & Reputation | Status | Details |
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| Police checked | Yes | All our team are police checked |
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Updated: 18 Feb 2026 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
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Domestic Assistance
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Shopping Assistance | Yes | No | No | |
| Transport Assistance | Yes | No | No | |
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Updated: 2 Mar 2026 |
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What's New
The Story Behind Hire A Daughter
The name Hire A Daughter comes from a very personal place for me, Maxine — owner and operator. |
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Updated: 2 Mar 2026 |
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