Supporting our locals
We love helping out the locals who are doing great things in our community. Here are a few recent stories where we stepped in to help.
Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa supports Wellington Free Ambulance
July 2023
Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa supports Wellington Free Ambulance
Tranzit responded to the call for support to help build the new $3million Wairarapa Ambulance Station in Masterton. Tranzit donated $10,000 to the station build project and provided hugely valuable back of bus advertising on one bus, free of charge.
Claire Carruthers, General Manager of Fundraising and Communications at Wellington Free Ambulance said: “we can’t thank Tranzit enough – not only are they generously donating to support the build, but they will also be helping to raise awareness and more donations from all across the region with the massive coverage that the bus back with give this campaign.”
Digging In
July 2023
Digging In
Members of our Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa team helped out at a special tree planting day to celebrate Matariki. Organised by the Carterton District Council and the area’s mana whenua, the community was invited to plant native trees in an old county reserve, Ngā Tāwhai, that is being restored and repurposed for recreational enjoyment. Not only did our team assist with transport on the day, but also mucked in by planting dozens of native trees and plants that will help restore the area and protect it for future generations to enjoy.
Creating memorable experiences for Hawkes Bay kids
July 2023
Creating memorable experiences for Hawkes Bay kids
For the second year running, Tranzit provided memorable experiences for kids to run out onto McLean Park in Napier with the Magpies NPC rugby team during home games. Tranzit offered kids from five primary schools throughout the region this memorable experience. Not only did the kids meet their rugby heroes, run out onto McLean Park and get a feel for all that happens behind the scenes on a big game day, but they were able to a parent or care-giver to the game and enjoy a terrific day out.
Supporting the Arts
June 2023
Supporting the Arts
In Taranaki, Tranzit has long supported the Taranaki Arts Festival Trust which each year brings incredible events to the region. Our team particularly loved making a splash wrapping one of our buses in hot pink for the Priscilla Queen of the Desert show.
Secondary School Rugby
May 2023
Secondary School Rugby
Ensuring players of all ages and abilities have a chance to play rugby, Tranzit is proud to sponsor College Sport Wellington, the Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union, Whanganui Rugby Union and Rangiora High School for multiple grades of secondary school rugby. Our team take great delight in watching the finals and presenting the trophy to the winning captain and often provide in kind free travel for teams.
Featherston Booktown
May 2023
Featherston Booktown
Over 100 children from isolated rural school communities in South Wairarapa were transported free of charge by Tranzit into the township of Featherston so they could spend book vouchers, which were donated to them by Friends of Featherston Booktown. This annual event is a festival that Tranzit has supported for several years. Mary Biggs, Operations Manager for Featherston Booktown, said for some children it was the first time they had had their own “money” to spend on choosing a book they really wanted to read.