0800 948 432

Nelson East

Sophie White & Harry Whiting-Poka

Tel: 03 547 2133

Mob: 021 319 397

Email: nelsoneast@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz

ACC Vendor number: VBE964 - Wheelchair accessible vehicle available upon request.

Hi there!

We are Sophie and Harry, the proud owners of the Driving Miss Daisy Service for Nelson East.  We previously lived in Auckland with our two cats before deciding to move to Nelson and purchase a Driving Miss Daisy Franchise.

Sophie studied as an occupational therapist (OT) at AUT University of Technology, graduating in 2017 with a Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy. She has always valued community integration rehabilitation and has implemented many rehabilitation programs in the community with past clients. She believes that all people deserve to safely access the community and to optimise their independence, which is exactly what Driving Miss Daisy promotes most. Harry has a background in Investments and Insurance, previously focusing on financial wellbeing and protection.

With our combined skillset, we are able to offer the Nelson East community a holistic and sustainable service with the aim to support you to enhance participation in the local environment. Whether it be for productive reasons, such as grocery (or clothes!) shopping, or for leisure, such as going for a walk on the beach, we are here to help you to restore your independence and to best optimise your quality of life. Our service offers companionship as well as tailored support to each and every individual.

We are an ACC approved Vendor and also offer the Total Mobility Scheme service. You can choose Driving Miss Daisy as your ACC provider transport service, and anyone with a Total Mobility Scheme (TMS) card can receive the regional discount.

If you need support with the following, we would love to support you!

  • Medical appointments
  • Scenic Drives
  • Social Engagement
  • Airport drop offs and pick ups
  • Personal grooming appointments
  • Pets to the vet
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Other types of shopping
  • Activities and Outings of your choice

We look forward to meeting all new clients!

Sophie and Harry

Covering Suburbs:

Nelson Central

Bishopdale

Annesbrook

Moana

The Wood

Brittannia Heights

Stoke

Port Nelson

Tasman Heights

Atawhai

Marybank

Wakapuaka

Hira

Cable Bay

Glenduan

Monaco

Tahunanui

The Brook

Washington Valley

Stepneyville