Freedom Companion Driving
A personal alternative to taxis for seniors and anyone needing extra support getting around — appointments, shopping, prescriptions, or just a friendly outing. ACC and Total Mobility registered.
About Freedom Companion Driving
Freedom Companion Driving Services offers a more personal alternative to call-centre or app-based taxi services, aimed at seniors, people recovering from illness or injury, and those with mobility challenges or disabilities. Drivers help with getting in and out of the vehicle, walkers and wheelchairs, and provide companionship throughout the trip rather than just driving from A to B.
Beyond transport, the team can assist with shopping, picking up prescriptions, or simply taking someone out for a coffee or scenic drive. Freedom is a registered ACC and Total Mobility Scheme provider, meaning subsidised fares may be available to eligible clients.
Services Offered
Transport Services
Contact Details
Phone: 0800 956 956
Website: freedomdrivers.co.nz/
Regions Served
Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago and Southland
Driving Miss Daisy
Door-to-door companion transport for older people across New Zealand — not just a ride, but help with shopping, appointments, and outings, with the same familiar drivers each time. ACC contracted and Total Mobility Scheme accepted.
About Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy is a national franchise network providing companion driving services, with local operators covering most New Zealand regions. The service goes well beyond a taxi — drivers collect clients from the door, accompany them to appointments, help with shopping, and wait or assist throughout the outing.
Common uses include trips to medical appointments, hairdresser visits, social outings, shopping, and even airport transfers. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available in many areas. Driving Miss Daisy is an ACC-contracted companion driving provider and accepts Total Mobility Scheme subsidy cards in most regions.
All trips need to be pre-booked and are pre-quoted, so there are no surprises on cost. Gift vouchers are available, which makes this a practical option for family members living elsewhere who want to arrange transport support for a parent.
Services Offered
Transport Services
Contact Details
Phone: 0800 948 432
Website: drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/
Regions Served
Nationwide
Just Good Food Home-Cooked Frozen Meals in Christchurch
Home-cooked frozen meals delivered every Thursday in Christchurch — started as a small kitchen making meals for elderly parents, now a full local meal service with a loyal following among older customers.
About Just Good Food
Just Good Food began when its founder started cooking meals for her own elderly parents, then started supplying neighbours and local families as word spread. It's grown into a dedicated Christchurch meal delivery service, still run with the same home-style approach.
Meals are home-cooked using fresh ingredients and local meat, then frozen and delivered to the door every Thursday (orders close 2pm Tuesday). No subscription is required — order only when you need to. Meals come in oven- and microwave-safe containers, and customers can pay online, by bank transfer, or cash.
This is a genuinely well-regarded local option, with reviews specifically noting its suitability for elderly customers and use during difficult periods such as recovery from illness or supporting a family member through treatment.
Services Offered
Meal Delivery
Contact Details
Website: justgoodfood.co.nz
Regions Served
Canterbury
Kai 2 You Fresh Meal Delivery Throughout the South Island
Chef-made fresh ready meals delivered twice a week across Christchurch, or available for pickup from the Papanui shop. SuperGold Card holders receive a discount.
About Kai 2 You
Kai2You is a Christchurch-based meal delivery service serving the South Island. Kai2You provide chef-made fresh ready meals, delivered twice a week or available for pickup directly from their shop at 86 Harris Crescent, Papanui.
The service is popular with older people wanting good quality meals without the effort of cooking every day. SuperGold Card holders receive a discount on orders. Ordering is easiest through their website, though phone and email orders are also accepted.
Services Offered
Meal Delivery
Contact Details
Phone: 022 389 1166
Website: kai2you.co.nz
Email: orders@kai2you.co.nz
Regions Served
Canterbury
Otago and Southland
Eat - Fresh Meals Delivered Nationwide
Chef-prepared fresh meals delivered nationwide, with a dedicated texture-modified meal range for people with swallowing difficulties or dysphagia.
About Eat
EAT is a New Zealand meal delivery company based in Lower Hutt, Wellington, delivering fresh, chef-prepared meals nationwide (excluding some rural areas). Meals include comfort food favourites such as slow-cooked meats, lasagne, pies, and stews.
A standout feature is EAT's texture-modified meals range, designed for people with dysphagia or swallowing difficulties — a need that's common among older people recovering from stroke or living with conditions affecting swallowing, and one that's often hard to find good options for.
Services Offered
Meal Delivery
Contact Details
Phone: 0800 328 333
Website: eat.co.nz
Regions Served
Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago and Southland
Healthvision
Nurse-led home care and community support across New Zealand — established in 1999 by registered nurse Sue Doherty to provide high-quality, clinically grounded in-home care.
About Healthvision
Healthvision was established in 1999 by Sue Doherty, a registered nurse who identified the need for high-quality, clinically grounded home care services in New Zealand. The organisation provides home care and community support services with registered nurse oversight.
Services include personal care, household assistance, community support, and nursing care at home. Healthvision holds contracts with government funders and provides services through both NASC referral and private arrangements.
Services Offered
Home Care
Respite Care
Nursing Care
Contact Details
Phone: 0508 733 377
Email: service@healthvision.co.nz
Regions Served
Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago and Southland
MyCare
New Zealand's largest online platform connecting people directly with local, police-vetted care workers — personal care, companionship, household support, and more. You choose who you work with.
About MyCare
Mycare is New Zealand's largest online community platform connecting people who need home support with verified, police-vetted care workers in their local area. Unlike traditional agencies, Mycare lets you browse care worker profiles, read reviews, and choose the person who feels like the right fit — then contract with them directly.
Support available through Mycare includes personal care, household assistance, meal preparation, companionship, transportation, live-in support, and respite care. Every care worker on the platform is police-vetted and eligible to work legally in New Zealand.
Mycare handles bookings, scheduling, and payments through its online platform. A small service fee applies. Available nationwide.
Services Offered
Home Care
Respite Care
Contact Details
Contact through their website mycare.co.nz
Regions Served
All of New Zealand
Enliven Presbyterian Support
Not-for-profit home care and community support across multiple New Zealand regions — delivered by Enliven, the care services brand of Presbyterian Support New Zealand.
About Enliven
Enliven is the care services brand of Presbyterian Support New Zealand, a network of not-for-profit social service organisations operating across multiple regions. Enliven provides home-based support, community services, and residential care for older people.
Home care services include personal care, household assistance, companionship, and support to remain connected to the community. Services are available through government funding or privately, depending on the region and service type.
Because Presbyterian Support operates through regional organisations, services and contact details vary by area. Visit the Enliven website to find your nearest regional service.
Services Offered
Home Care
Respite Care
Dementia Care
Contact Details
Phone: 04 473 5025
Email: office@ps.org.nz
Regions Served
Auckland, Wellington Canterbury, Otago and Southland
RDNZ
Not-for-profit home care across Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Canterbury, Otago, and Southland — personal care, nursing support, and household assistance for people of all ages.
About RDNS
RDNS New Zealand (Royal District Nursing Service) is a not-for-profit home and community health provider established in Auckland in 2009, with 600 staff supporting approximately 2,500 clients across Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Canterbury, Otago, and Southland.
Services include personal care, household assistance, meal preparation, and nursing support. All care begins with a clinical assessment by a registered nurse or occupational therapist, who develops a care plan in partnership with the client and their whānau. Support workers then deliver care with ongoing clinical oversight.
Government-funded services are available subject to eligibility assessment. Services are available seven days a week, 7am–7pm.
Services Offered
Home Care
Contact Details
Phone: 0800 736 769
Regions Served
Northland, Auckland, Tauranga/Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Canterbury, Otago, and Southland
Privatecare NZ
Personalised private home care available nationwide — personal care, companionship, dementia support, and post-operative recovery. Based in Auckland, serving clients across New Zealand.
About Privatecare NZ
Private Care NZ provides privately funded home care services across New Zealand, with a base of operations in Auckland. Services include personal care, companionship, household assistance, dementia support, and post-operative recovery care. Care plans are tailored to individual needs and can be adjusted as requirements change over time.
Private Care NZ offers a SuperGold Card discount on standard rates and has a partnership with Southern Cross Health Insurance. No government referral is required — families can arrange care directly.
Services Offered
Home Care
Respite Care
Transport
Palliative Care
Contact Details
Phone: 0800 400 059
Regions Served
All of New Zealand
Healthcare NZ
New Zealand's largest home care provider — over 7,500 health professionals delivering government-funded personal care, nursing, and community support across all regions since 1988.
About Healthcare NZ
HealthCare NZ has been providing home care and community support across Aotearoa since 1988 and is New Zealand's largest home care provider by staff, with over 7,500 health professionals working in communities nationwide.
Services for older people include personal care, household assistance, meal preparation, medication management, and community support. Clinical services include nursing care for complex and long-term conditions. HealthCare NZ also provides disability support and rehabilitation services through specialist divisions.
Most services are government-funded and accessed through your local NASC — ask your GP or hospital for a referral, or contact HealthCare NZ directly to discuss your options. Private care is also available.
HealthCare NZ operates an online platform called My Homecare, which allows clients to schedule visits, choose preferred carers, and share care information with family members.
Services Offered
Home Care
Nurse Care
Community Support
Contact Details
Phone: 0800 650 351
Regions Served
All of New Zealand
Access Community Health
One of New Zealand's largest home care providers — government-funded and private home care, nursing, and support services across all regions of Aotearoa since 1927.
About Access Community Health
Access Community Health has been providing home-based care and support across New Zealand since 1927. With a team of over 3,500 nurses, support workers, and health professionals, Access supports more than 40,000 people nationwide through both government-funded and privately paid services.
For older people, services include personal care, household assistance, meal preparation, medication management, and community participation support. Clinical services cover wound care, palliative care, continence management, and post-operative nursing. Access is also one of only four national providers of home-based care for ACC.
Government-funded services are accessed through a referral from your GP, hospital, or local Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) service. Private care can be arranged directly.
Services Offered
Home Care
Nurse Care
Respite Care
Funding Help
Contact Details
Phone: 0508 123 010
Regions Served
All of New Zealand
Home Carers NZ Christchurch
Premium private in home care in Christchurch — dementia, respite, 24/7 and post-hospital recovery, from a team trusted since 2014.
About Home Carers NZ
HomeCarers NZ provides premium private home care in Christchurch for older people who need more than basic support. Specialising in dementia care, respite, post-hospital recovery, overnight care, and 24/7 support, they deliver responsive, professional care with a carer match guarantee. All carers are police-vetted and pricing is fully transparent upfront. Care can often be arranged within 24–48 hours, making them a strong option for urgent situations including hospital discharge.
Services Offered
Home Care
Respite Care
Dementia Care
Private Pay
Contact Details
Phone: 0800 227 686
Email: info@homecarers.co.nz
Regions Served
Christchurch
Abode Homecare Christchurch
Private, nurse-led in-home care in Auckland and Christchurch — every care plan overseen by a Registered Nurse, from pop-in visits to 24-hour care.
About Abode Homecare
Abode is a private home care provider operating across Auckland and Christchurch, with a distinctly clinical approach that sets them apart from standard home care agencies. Every client is assessed by a Registered Nurse, and all care plans are clinically informed and overseen throughout — giving families a level of medical confidence that most home care providers don't offer.
Services range from short pop-in visits for independent older adults through to 24-hour continuous care for high-needs clients. Specialist services include dementia care, palliative care, post-operative recovery care, overnight care, and nurse care coordination — where Abode's nurses step in to help families navigate complex or overwhelming care situations.
Abode is recognised as a Dementia Friendly organisation by Alzheimer's NZ, and has been featured in the NBR for its approach to filling gaps in NZ's home care sector. Their Christchurch location opened in early 2026.
Services Offered
Home Care
Nurse Care
Respite Care
Specialised Care
Dementia Care
Contact Details
Phone: 0800 226 330
Email: info@abodehomecare.co.nz
Regions Served
Christchurch
Miranda Smith Homecare Canterbury
Personalised in-home care across NZ — tailored to each individual, from a few hours a week to full-time 24-hour support.
About Miranda Smith Homecare
Miranda Smith Homecare provides personalised, trusted in-home care for older New Zealanders who want to remain in their own homes safely and comfortably. Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, every care plan is shaped around the individual — their lifestyle, preferences, and what matters most to them.
Services range from a few hours of support per week through to full-time 24-hour care, including personal care, respite care, specialised care, and in-home assessments. Miranda Smith Homecare carefully matches caregivers to clients, recognising that trust and familiarity are central to quality care.
The team operates across multiple regions including Canterbury, Wellington, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, and Manawatu, with regional offices and an emergency after-hours line for existing clients.
Services Offered
Home Care
Respite Care
Specialised Care
Contact Details
Phone: 03 337 9250
Email: info@mshomecare.co.nz
Regions Served
Canterbury
Nurse Maude Home Care Canterbury
Canterbury's oldest home nursing and care organisation — trusted since 1896. Professional home nursing, personal care and palliative care across the region.
About Nurse Maude
Nurse Maude provides professional home nursing, personal care, and palliative care services across Canterbury. Established in 1986, they are the region's most established community health organisation.
Services Offered
Home Care
Home Nursing
Personal Care
Care Home/Rest Home
Palliative Care
Dementia Support
Contact Details
Phone: 03 375 4145
Email: info@nursemaude.org.nz
Address: 25 Mansfield Avenue, Christchurch
Regions Served
Canterbury