Subsidised Education Bus

Support may be available to help you visit the Museum, Library and Gallery, thanks to the TOI Foundation!

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 only available for Tranzit’s 40-seater and 20-seater buses. Schools with an EQI greater than 460 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 Tranzit.

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 Puke Ariki Education (details below).
  • Preapproval is required for the class/school and will be given by Puke Ariki Education to Tranzit for the relevant subsidy.
  • Schools must contact Tranzit directly to book/organise your bus (06 757 5783).

For more information on the bus subsidy and your eligibility please contact Fiona Cayzer at 06 759 6710 or edpukeariki@npdc.govt.nz.

Information on booking education programmes at:




Govett Brewster Foundation