Come to one of our fun social groups or join an exercise class

UPCOMING EVENTS TO POP IN YOUR CALENDAR...

We have lots of social connection events available in the coming months. Here are some you can come to in July & August:

• Wellington Central Coffee Group - Willis St, Wellington CBD: Thursday 30 July & 27 August 10:30am. Y Youth Hub Willis Street (203 Willis Street)

• Omai Fa'atasi (Come Together): Porirua - Tuesday 4 August & 1 September, 10am. Salvation Army, Porirua. Pasifika-themed event for seniors. All welcome.

• Social Connection coffee group - Linden: Tuesday 11 August & 8 September, 1pm. Linden Community Centre, 10 Linden Avenue.
• Social Connection coffee group - Upper Hutt: Wednesday 12 August & 9 September, 12pm. Heretaunga Community Church, Upper Hutt.

• Omai Fa'atasi (Come Together): Lower Hutt - Thursday 13 August & 10 September, 10am. Walter Nash Centre. Pasifika-themed event for seniors. All welcome.

STEP BY STEP

Step By Step is a new Age Concern walking group for seniors.

Join us at North City Shopping Centre in Porirua on Mondays at 8am for a light 30 minute walk around the mall, followed by a cuppa (with a special discount offered by one of the mall cafés).

Meet at the Customer Service Desk on Level 1. Free underground parking, use the entrance opposite the BP Station.

We're running this new group in collaboration with North City Shopping Centre, and we hope to start other groups in the Wellington Region in the future.

Drop ins welcome, please arrive at 7.45am to register on the day.

Designed for all walking abilities, BYO walking stick, rollator frame or walking buddy if needed. You will be able to walk at your own pace, covering as much distance and with as many breaks as you choose, the main aim is to come along and join in!

Join us on Monday mornings, or call 04 499 6646 for more information.

STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES

Our Steady As You Go exercise classes are available around the Wellington region. These classes are designed to improve strength and balance and help prevent a fall. Steady as You Go classes improve:

• Balance and leg strength
• Flexibility
• General fitness and wellbeing

And they are a great way to meet new people! Check out some of our available classes... all welcome!

• Mt Victoria (Quaker Meeting Rooms), Mondays 11 am
• Whitby (St Mary's Church Hall), Tuesdays 11 am
• Newtown (Newtown Community Centre), Tuesdays noon
• Karori, (Karori Community Centre), Tuesdays 12.45pm
• Upper Hutt, Te Kupenga o Rongomai/Maidstone Sports Hub, Tuesdays 11am
• Kilbirnie-Lyall Bay Community Centre, Tuesdays 1pm
• Walter Nash Centre, Taitā, Tuesdays 1.30pm
• Hataitai, All Saints Church, Wednesdays noon
• Strathmore, Wednesdays 12.30pm
• Island Bay Community Centre, Wednesdays 1.30pm
• Tawa Community Centre, Thursdays 1pm
• Seatoun (Seatoun Village Hall), Fridays 11.00am

To find out more about Steady As You Go and for a full list of classes visit our website or call 04 499 6646 (option 7) for more information.

LIFE AFTER STROKE – LOWER HUTT

Stroke Aotearoa NZ has arranged a number of stroke education sessions for Hutt Valley residents.    

The topics still to be covered:

• Managing the Hidden Effects of Stroke – Memory and Fatigue on Friday 24 July
• Wellbeing after Stroke for Stroke Survivors and Whanau/Carers on Friday 28 August
• Returning to Pre-Stroke Activities, Language and Communication on Friday 25 September
• Managing Changing Relationships and some legal basics on Friday 23 October

Venue: Pukatea Room,Te Mako Naenae Community Centre, 27 Hillary Court, Lower Hutt

Time: 10.30 am to 12 noon.

To register email Bec Gardiner | Community Stroke Navigator | Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand  bec.gardiner@stroke.org.nz|  M 027 344 8878

PO Box 12-482, Thorndon Wellington 6144

www.stroke.org.nz

A DIRECTORY FOR EXECUTORS

If you suddenly find yourself saddled with the task of executor of an estate it can be rather daunting. There is an organisation that provides assistance, and it is free.

My Trove has developed a site to enable people to notify multiple organisations of the death of a relative or friend and start the process of account closures and other requirements with each notified organisation.

For more information, click here...

DO YOU HAVE INSULATION IN YOUR HOME? 

Did you know that the Government provides a subsidy for some homeowners who want to get their underfloor and ceiling insulated, or install a heat pump? They have recently expanded the number of homes eligible for the subsidy. You might now qualify.

Warmer Kiwi Homes offers grants of 50%-90% off insulation and up to 90% off a heat pump for eligible households. We're working with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) to help you find out more about this.

Age Concern can help you find out if you are eligible for a grant. If you own your own home and would like to find out if you're eligible, please call 04 499 6646 (press option 5) or email ceo@acwellington.org.nz for more information.

WATER METERS ARE SOME WAY DOWN THE TRACK

Concern has been developing for some, and questions raised regarding the proposed roll out and costs for the planned introduction of water meters in the Wellington region. The proposal has been announced as part of the establishment of the new water company, Tiaki Wai which officially began operations on 1 July 2026.

Tiaki Wai is the new council-owned company established as a water organisation under the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025, which is responsible for providing drinking water supply, wastewater and stormwater services to the Wellington metropolitan area from 1 July 2026.  It owns water assets and infrastructure transferred from five councils: (Greater Wellington, Wellington City, Porirua City, Hutt City, and Upper Hutt City).

Property owners are already paying for water services through their rates paid to councils. From 1 July 2026, the cost of those water services will instead be charged separately by, and paid directly to, Tiaki Wai. One of the activities proposed for Tiaki Wai has been the installation of water meters throughout the region that Tiaki Wai covers.

Tiaki Wai admits that this will take several years to implement, and there is public debate over the cost of the proposed meters and questions about the suggested cost estimates for their  installation across the region. Read more about this here (click here)...

PORIRUA PUBLIC LIBRARIES - HOUSEBOUND SERVICE

If you are unable to visit the library because of a permanent or temporary disability condition, you can use the Housebound Library Service free, within the Porirua area.

Housebound assistants will select material for you based on your preferences (some restrictions apply). They will deliver and collect your items approximately every six weeks.

Call or email them when you are ready, or if you have any questions.

Contact: Porirua Library 04 237 1533, or email housebound@poriruacity.govt.nz

COUNCIL QUESTION

The Wellington City Council is asking residents for their views on whether councils across the Wellington region should merge as part of proposed local government reforms. The Government has asked councils to consider new ways of working together, and community feedback will help shape any future proposal. No decisions have been made, and this is an opportunity for Wellingtonians to share what matters most to them, including local representation, services, and rates.

Feedback is open until 19 July, and anyone interested can take part online or attend a community forum. Click here to share your views in the survey...

Age Concern Wellington Region is a registered charity. We are part of a wider network of more than 30 Age Concerns located across the country. 

Visit our website to find out more about our work around the Wellington Region and how you can be involved

www.acwellington.org.nz

© Age Concern Wellington Region Trust
Charities # CC61759

Click here to Unsubscribe