Drive 2 Thrive - affordable driving lessons
Drive 2 Thrive helps people in the Te Puke–Maketu ward access affordable driving lessons, creating pathways to employment, education, independence, and safer roads.
Every Tuesday in Te Puke, learners with a New Zealand Learner Licence receive one-on-one lessons from a certified instructor. Supportive and accessible, the programme helps you progress toward your Restricted and Full licences.
Your Licence. Your Freedom. Your Future.
Taking you places with CommUnity Rides
Book a Ride - tell us where you need to go and we’ll help get you there.
Learn More About CommUnity Rides - explore how the service works and who it supports.
We’re Keeping our Community Moving & Connected
Every ride helps improve access, connection, and independence across our community.
Call or text us on 027 320 9072
Driving forward together with Drive 2 Thrive Mentoring
Empowering Rangatahi Through Safe, Supported Driver Education
A driver’s licence unlocks independence, confidence, and opportunity. For many rangatahi, limited access to supervised practice is a key barrier. COLAB is helping bridge that gap through safe, supported driver education.
Building Confidence. Creating Opportunity. Strengthening Community.