Regional Road Closures – Twentymans Service Update

Twentymans are still currently operating, however with the number of road closure changing by the hour we may only be able to service Thames, Paeroa, Ngatea, and Waihi or transport from Waikato Hospital to Thames at this stage. Places on the Eastern seaboard and North of Thames are problematical.

• Should we be able to travel to Whangamata / Tairua  area, we will need to travel via Waihi (approximately a 2-hour trip one way to Tairua)
• Coromandel  /Whitianga, we will need to travel via Coromandel to Whitianga – and additional hour.

As you may appreciate this will mean increase costs on families at a time of stress and uncertainty which we are very concerned about. Please ensure you read our current prices as shown on the Twentymans website – particularly kilometre charges and overnight stays in our facility.

Burials will be unlikely to be able to take place in the immediate future but check with local Council around this issue. Any concerns please note that a staff member will be answering the phones 24/7 but at times there may be an overload (only 1 person after-hours and on weekends). In October 2022, Twentymans were advised that gas for our cremators had increased by 30% but because of the difficult times prevailing at present, Thames Valley Crematory Ltd has NOT increased their cremation charges. Twentymans Funeral Services Ltd and  Thames Valley Crematory Ltd share your concerns around increasing costs and the problems currently facing the communities in our area – PLEASE note we will endeavour to help wherever , whenever we can – just phone our qualified staff for advice.

Take care, The team at Twentymans