Community Shuttle Services

Horizons Regional Council supports the following services for the public making their way to medical appointments.
 

Horowhenua District

Foxton Beach Community Centre Van​

  • This van transports people to appoints in Levin, Foxton, etc for primarily medical appointments.
  • For more information on bookings please contact the Community Centre on (06) 363 8387
 

Horowhenua Health Shuttle

Transport to medical appointments from the Horowhenua Health Shuttle to Palmerston North. The service will transport passengers for a donation made to the Horowhenua District Health Transportation Trust.
Phone (06) 366 0920 to arrange bookings and for further information.

 

Manawatū District

Rural Bus Manawatū 

An on-demand service connecting Manawatū and Rangitīkei rural communities to Aorangi Feilding and Papaioea Palmerston North.
  • Van seating for 11 along with a luggage trailer to transport mobility aids and purchases made in Feilding.
  • Up to four people can travel from the same pick-up address and pay only one fare.
  • Variable pricing depending on where you live in Manawatū.

For bookings and information, click here to be taken to Rural Bus Manawatū website.


Hato Hone St John Health Shuttle – Feilding, Palmerston North

The St John Health Shuttle is a community service that transports people to and from health appointments. It is a volunteer-delivered, ride-share service, with wheelchair capability.
  • No set fee, a koha or donation is appreciated
  • Operates Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays)
  • Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 0800 323 565 weekdays between 8.30am and 3.00pm, or via email feildinghealthshuttle@stjohn.org.nz

 

Tararua District

Hato Hone St John Health Shuttle – Dannevirke

The St John Health Shuttle is a community service that transports people to and from health appointments. It is a volunteer-delivered, ride-share service, with wheelchair capability.
  • No set fee, a koha or donation is appreciated
  • Operates Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays)
  • Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 0800 589 630 weekdays between 8.30am and 3.00pm, or via email phdhealthshuttles@stjohn.org.nz


Hato Hone St John Health Shuttle – Pahiatua


The St John Health Shuttle is a community service that transports people to and from health appointments. It is a volunteer-delivered, ride-share service, with wheelchair capability.
  • No set fee, a koha or donation is appreciated
  • Operates Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays)
  • Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 0800 589 630 weekdays between 8.30am and 3.00pm, or via email phdhealthshuttles@stjohn.org.nz


 

Rangitīkei District

Rural Bus Manawatū 

Initially founded as an on-demand service to connect rural Manawatū to Feilding, Rural Bus Manawatū expanded its offering at the end of 2025 to service Rangitīkei and offer Palmerston North as a destination. The service operates on weekdays.
  • Van seating for 11 along with a luggage trailer to transport mobility aids and purchases.
  • Up to four people can travel from the same pick-up address and pay only one fare.
  • Variable pricing depending on where you live.

For bookings and information, click here to be taken to Rural Bus Manawatū website.



Hato Hone St John Health Shuttle – Marton

The St John Health Shuttle is a community service that transports people to and from health appointments. It is a volunteer-delivered, ride-share service, with wheelchair capability.

  • No set fee, a koha or donation is appreciated
  • Operates Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays)
  • Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 0800 266 547 weekdays between 8.30am and 3.00pm, or via email healthshuttle.wmw@stjohn.org.nz


 

Ruapehu District

Taumarunui Mobility Van

Provides transport for people with disabilities.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Monday to Friday service.
  • Book a day in advance - phone REAP on (07) 896 8680.
  • Donation from users is encouraged.
For more information contact Peter Till (07) 895 6028.


Hato Hone St John Health Shuttle – Waimarino

The St John Health Shuttle is a community service that transports people to and from health appointments. It is a volunteer-delivered, ride-share service, with wheelchair capability.

  • No set fee, a koha or donation is appreciated
  • Operates Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays)
  • Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 0800 266 547 weekdays between 8.30am and 3.00pm, or via email healthshuttle.wmw@stjohn.org.nz


 

Whanganui District

Hato Hone St John Health Shuttle – Whanganui

The St John Health Shuttle is a community service that transports people to and from health appointments in Palmerston North. It is a volunteer-delivered, ride-share service, with wheelchair capability.

  • No set fee, a koha or donation is appreciated
  • Operates Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays)
  • Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 0800 266 547 weekdays between 8.30am and 3.00pm, or via email healthshuttle.wmw@stjohn.org.nz