This page has information on Taranaki service providers who can assist with emergency transport and disability medical equipment (wheelchairs, scooters and related equipment) after business hours.
After-hours emergency transport services
After-hours equipment providers
The information is a guide only and is not meant as a full and comprehensive list of providers in Taranaki.
If you ensure that your equipment is regularly checked and serviced, you will reduce the likelihood that emergency after-hours service will be needed.
If you have suggestions, additions or corrections for this page, please email totalmobility@trc.govt.nz, or call 0800 TOTMOB (0800 868 662).
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After-hours emergency transport services
Hoist vehicles - wheelchairs and mobility scooters
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Ironside Vehicle Society Westown, New Plymouth |
North Taranaki |
06 753 6469 8am–1pm or 027 262 9420 after-hours |
Generally operates only for planned pre-booked trips. Driver usually available Saturday to mid-afternoon, and some Sundays. Emergency pick-up available where possible. Call 027 262 9420. |
Standard fares apply |
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Hawera Taxis Ltd Hawera |
Central and South Taranaki |
0800 278 717 Roger Corston |
Two hoist vehicles suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. For emergency pick-up, call 0800 27 87 17. |
Hourly rate |
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Mobility and More 279 Broadway, Stratford |
Taranaki wide |
0800 765 763 or 027 630 5453 Kevin and Marilyn Bromell |
Emergency pick-up after hours generally available. Call 027 630 5453. |
South and Central Taranaki: $60 North Taranaki: $100 |
Mobility scooters only
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Mobility Scooters Taranaki, 25 Davies Road, Hurdon, New Plymouth |
Taranaki wide |
0800 002 884 022 601 7967 or 06 753 8485 Tom Neil |
Emergency pick-up after hours generally available. Able to transport person (with reasonable mobility) as well as the mobility scooter. |
New Plymouth area: $20 All over areas: $30 |
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NZ Automobile Association, 49-55 Powderham St, New Plymouth |
Taranaki wide |
0800 500 222 or *222 from cellphone |
If a mobility scooter becomes immobile due to a flat battery, flat tyre or lost keys, the AA will transport it to your home address, so long as no nursing, lifting or other special personal assistance is needed. Note: Passengers can only be transported if it is legal for attending vehicle to do so. If alternative transport is required, this will be at your expense. |
AA members: six free callouts a year. Non-members: $195 roadside joining fee. |
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Scooterman and Bobby, Fitzroy Village, New Plymouth |
North Taranaki |
06 769 9061 A/H 027 405 2925 Dawson Webster |
Emergency pick-up after hours generally available. Able to transport person (with reasonable mobility) as well as scooter. |
New Plymouth area: $30. Out of New Plymouth: $1.10/km. |
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Beccard Motors 1 Nelson Street, Hawera |
South Taranaki |
021 447 985 Andy Beccard |
Emergency pick-up after hours generally available. Able to transport person (with reasonable mobility) as well as scooter. |
Hawera: $70-$80. Rest of South Taranaki: $100-$175. |
After-hours equipment providers
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Red Cross 06 759 4697 |
Throughout Taranaki |
Wheelchairs, crutches, walking sticks and other medical equipment. |
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Brick Mathieson 06 765 7571 |
Central Taranaki |
Wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, scooter. |
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Mobility and More 027 630 5453 |
Central Taranaki |
Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, crutches, walking sticks and more. |
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Marion Wellington (DPA) 06 754 7417 |
Waitara |
Wheelchairs and walkers. |
More information
For more comprehensive information on products, services and businesses for the disability and aged communities in Taranaki, see the disabilities information website, www.weka.net.nz, or visit the Taranaki Disabilities Information Centre Trust at:
North Taranaki
28 Young Street, New Plymouth
Phone: 06 759 0019 or 0800 693 342
Email: info@taranakidic.org.nz
South Taranaki
20 Union Street, Hawera
Phone: 06 278 3342 or 0800 693 342