Subsidised Education Bus

New funding available for 2025/26!

Through the generous support of the Govett-Brewster Foundation and Puke Ariki Trust, help may be available to help you visit the Museum, Library and Art Gallery. Support for  bus transport is for eligible primary and secondary schools across Taranaki.

The subsidy is calculated based on an Equity Index (EQI) and distance from our institutions. It is mostly  available for 40-seater and 20-seater buses. The eligibility requirements have been reviewed this year - please get in touch with us to check if you are eligible to receive a subsidy.

The buses may be booked for a visit to a single institution or for a rotation of programmes between both Puke Ariki and Govett-Brewster/Len Lye Centre. Subsidised transport is only available to each of these institutions. Each class from an eligible school can utilise the subsidy once per year and pre-approval must be given prior to booking with Withers Coachlines.

Booking Guidelines:

  • Please book your education programme/s first with either institution.
  • Once you have a confirmed date for your education programme/s you can access the subsidy by contacting the Mīharo team (details below).
  • Preapproval is required for the class/school and will be given by Puke Ariki/Govett-Brewster Art Gallery to Withers for the relevant subsidy.
  • Schools must contact Withers directly to book/organise your bus on travel@withers.co.nz or 06 751 1777 - note, email is preferred.

For more information on the bus subsidy and your eligibility please contact the Mīharo Team at: Miharo@npdc.govt.nz




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