Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is a support service that prepares and delivers a subsidised hot midday meal. The service is for eligible people who cannot prepare their own meals because of age, a disability or an illness.
Who can get Meals on Wheels
You may be able to get Meals on Wheels if:
- You have a medical condition or disability and you cannot prepare a hot meal without help.
If this is due to an accident contact ACC.
Help at home after an injury - ACC website (external link). - You have no whānau or caregiver to help you with meal preparation.
- You need a regular meal delivered to you to keep healthy and to avoid unnecessary admissions to hospital.
How to get Meals on Wheels
You usually need to be referred to the service by a healthcare provider.
Contact your doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider for information about Meals on Wheels and to find out if you, or the person you are enquiring on behalf of, are eligible to use Meals on Wheels.
Meals on Wheels by region
Contact us
For information about Meals on Wheels in Waikato:
- phone: 07 839 8899 (extension 98121)
- email: MOW@waikatodhb.health.nz
Deliver and cost information
- Meals are delivered hot Monday to Friday, usually between 11:15am and 12pm.
- Meals can be delivered frozen for weekends and public holidays.
- The minimum order is at least 2 meals a week.
- Each meal costs $11.40.
About the menu
Meals are prepared fresh in our kitchen daily. They consist of a choice of hot main dishes with seasonal vegetables and a dessert.
You choose your meal from a fortnightly menu that is sent to you along with your invoice for the previous period. Fill in the menu and give to the driver next time they call.
Cancelling Meals on Wheels
To cancel Meals on Wheels:
- phone: 07 839 8899 (extension 98121)
If the call is after 9am on a delivery day, you will be charged for that day's meal.