Supporting Eastern Bay Communities
Waka Eastern Bay – Community Transport
Making transport accessible to connect communities
He Tūnga Waka – He Hononga Tangata
Our Vision
To help connect Eastern Bay communities and ensure they are inclusive, safe and thriving.
OUR PURPOSE
To support solutions ensuring equitable and accessible travel options suitable for Eastern Bay community
WHO ARE WE?
WAKA EASTERN BAY fulfils an important role of providing accessible transport options to members of the communities outside the public transport network or with limited availability.
We largely rely on the goodwill of the local community by recruiting volunteers to drive the vehicles and administer the Trust.
We are a registered charitable trust, under the name of Eastern Bay Accessible Transport Charitable Trust, fully community-owned and operated and funded by grants and donations.
What Do We Do?
We provide a means of transport for residents who may be unable to transport themselves, from their home to nearby towns or cities for medical appointments or shopping visits.
Our drivers are volunteers who have been trained to support users and our staff.
Trips are therefore able to be kept affordable for passengers, and destinations are specifically geared to the needs of the community.
Our Service
Accessibility Transport
We have an accessible van to accommodate a wheelchair and all our drivers are trained to help support passengers.
In order to ensure we have a volunteer available for your transport needs, all transport requests must be booked 24 hours before transport is required.
Days of Operation: Monday to Friday
Times of Operation: 9am to 3pm
Booking Contact: Email
Supporting Community
Carpooling
We are currently offering support to encourage community carpooling.
If you are interested in carpooling, please contact: info@wakaeasternbay.org.nz
Our People
Our Board
Andrew Iles
Chairperson
David Poole
Trustee
Colleen Banks
Trustee
Amohaere Tangitu
Trustee
Lee Colquhoun
Trustee
Judy Turner
Trustee
Our Staff
Ruth Gerzon
Communication and PR
Kylie Carpenter
Administrator
Reneē Lubbe
Project Manager/ Executive Officer
Our Supporters
Want to Support Us?
Get in touch today to find out how you can support Waka Eastern Bay
Visit Us:
Knox Presbyterian Church
83A Domain Road
Whakatane
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