Conversations from the road
Back Seat Stories
I’m Harry — I’ve been a professional driver in New Zealand for the past two years. Most of my trips are multi-hour drives out of Auckland, and over time writing about my passengers became a hobby. With permission and only first names, these are real conversations from real trips — what brings people to NZ, what they do back home, and how the country has treated them so far.
Naumi Hotel Auckland Airport to Pokeno private car — Wai's business trip
Private driver from Naumi Hotel Auckland Airport to Pokeno. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — business travel.
Botany address to Hamilton private car — Anja's special occasion
Private driver from Botany address to Hamilton. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — wedding & special occasions.
Ponsonby address to Gisborne private car — Jana's special occasion
Private driver from Ponsonby address to Gisborne. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — wedding & special occasions.
Albany address to Tongariro National Park private car — Budi's conference trip
Private driver from Albany address to Tongariro National Park. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — conferences & events.
Parnell address to Ohope Beach private car — Linh's business trip
Private driver from Parnell address to Ohope Beach. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — business travel.
SkyCity Hotel to Warkworth private car — Anjali's conference trip
Private driver from SkyCity Hotel to Warkworth. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — conferences & events.
Auckland CBD address to Whangarei private car — Sarah's business trip
Private driver from Auckland CBD address to Whangarei. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — business travel.
Howick address to Whanganui private car — Eleanor's special occasion
Private driver from Howick address to Whanganui. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — wedding & special occasions.
Grand Mercure Auckland to Hot Water Beach private car — Eleanor's holiday
Private driver from Grand Mercure Auckland to Hot Water Beach. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — holiday & sightseeing.
Auckland CBD address to Matakana private car — Sarah's family visit
Private driver from Auckland CBD address to Matakana. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — family visit.
Cordis Auckland to Gisborne private car — Kasia's business trip
Private driver from Cordis Auckland to Gisborne. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — business travel.
M Social Auckland to Raglan private car — Mariano's family visit
Private driver from M Social Auckland to Raglan. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — family visit.
Albany office to Auckland Airport private car — Giulia's family visit
Private driver from Albany office to Auckland Airport. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — family visit.
Hotel DeBrett to Hamilton private car — Astrid's holiday
Private driver from Hotel DeBrett to Hamilton. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — holiday & sightseeing.
Mount Eden address to Tauranga private car — Anja's holiday
Private driver from Mount Eden address to Tauranga. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — holiday & sightseeing.
Mt Eden Airbnb to Mount Maunganui private car — Liam's special occasion
Private driver from Mt Eden Airbnb to Mount Maunganui. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — wedding & special occasions.
Tauranga to Auckland City private car — Budi's business trip
Private driver from Tauranga to Auckland City. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — business travel.
Jet Park Hotel Auckland Airport to Opononi private car — Astrid's family visit
Private driver from Jet Park Hotel Auckland Airport to Opononi. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — family visit.
Hotel DeBrett to Hamilton private car — Isabella's family visit
Private driver from Hotel DeBrett to Hamilton. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — family visit.
Hamilton to Auckland City private car — Tui's conference trip
Private driver from Hamilton to Auckland City. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — conferences & events.
Botany address to National Park Village private car — Ethan's conference trip
Private driver from Botany address to National Park Village. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — conferences & events.
Pullman Auckland to Waitangi private car — Tevita's holiday
Private driver from Pullman Auckland to Waitangi. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — holiday & sightseeing.
Auckland Harbour Suites to Sandy Bay private car — Siaosi's special occasion
Private driver from Auckland Harbour Suites to Sandy Bay. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — wedding & special occasions.
QT Auckland to Papamoa private car — Budi's business trip
Private driver from QT Auckland to Papamoa. Fixed-price, door-to-door transfer with NZ Intercity Cabs — business travel.