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Kia ora,
We've got some exciting things happening in the next few months - read all about them in this newsletter. From a new walking group to social connection events and a driving course, we hope you'll find something that's just right for you. For more information, email info@acwellington.org.nz, visit our website or phone us on 04 499 6646 (Mondays through to Thursday, 9-3pm).
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STAYING SAFE CLASS FOR OLDER DRIVERS |
We have a great Staying Safe refresher driving course coming up. Join us for this FREE and fun learning opportunity.
Staying Safe is a classroom-based refresher workshop for senior road users. Age Concern runs these workshops in partnership with NZTA/Waka Kotahi. Registration is required, and refreshments are provided! To register for a class now, click on the blue button below. For more information, phone us on 04 499 6646. WELLINGTON When: Thursday 4 June
Time: 10am - 2pm Location: Age Concern office, Dominion Building, Level 4/78 Victoria St (entrance on Mercer St) |
Step By Step is a new walking group for seniors.
Join us at North City Shopping Centre in Porirua on Mondays at 8am (from 25 May).
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 next few months.
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
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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
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Newtown (Newtown Community Centre), Tuesdays noon
- Karori, (Karori Community Centre), Tuesdays 12.45pm
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Upper Hutt, Te Kupenga o Rongomai/Maidstone Sports Hub, Tuesdays 11am
- Kilbirnie-Lyall Bay Community Centre, Tuesdays 1pm
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Walter Nash Centre, Taitā, Tuesdays 1.30pm
- Johnsonville Uniting Church, Tuesdays 1pm
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Hataitai, All Saints Church, Wednesdays noon
- Strathmore, Wednesdays 12.30pm
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Island Bay Community Centre, Wednesdays 1.30pm
- Tawa Community Centre, Thursdays 1pm
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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. Drop in or call
04 499 6646 (option 7) for more information. |
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MORE EVENTS TO POP IN YOUR CALENDAR... |
We have lots of social connection events available in the coming months, and a new Omai Fa'atasi and Events Coordinator, Meli Sio, who is looking forward to meeting you. Here are some events you can come to in May and June:
Social Connection coffee group - Willis St, Wellington CBD: Thursday 28 May & 25 June, 10:30am. Y Youth Hub Willis Street (203 Willis Street)
Omai Fa'atasi (Come Together): Porirua - Tuesday 2 June & 7 July, 10am. Salvation Army, Porirua. Pasifika-themed event for seniors. All welcome. - Social Connection coffee group - Linden: Tuesday 9 June & 14 July, 1pm. Linden Community Centre, 10 Linden Avenue.
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Social Connection coffee group - Upper Hutt: Wednesday 10 June & 8 July, 12pm. Heretaunga Community Church, Upper Hutt. Guest Speaker & special event on 10 June: library staff & tech support.
Omai Fa'atasi (Come Together): Lower Hutt - Thursday 14 May & 11 June, 10am. Walter Nash Centre. Pasifika-themed event for seniors. All welcome.
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Thank you to everyone who filled in the survey - more than 570 people took the time to give us feedback. We appreciate your time and your answers have been very helpful.
Congratulations to the gift card winner, Colleen from Wadestown!
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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 (option 5) or email ceo@acwellington.org.nz for more information. |
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A RATES REBATE? |
A rates rebate is a partial discount on a rates bill (you pay less for your rates). You may be eligible for a rates rebate if you own your home and are on a low income. Whether you’re eligible and how much you get depends on, for example: - the total amount of rates you pay
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- your total household income before tax
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the ownership of your property
- your living situation
- if you have a SuperGold card.
Applications for rates rebates are assessed and approved by councils around New Zealand. If your application is successful, you will get a rebate.
Once you receive your rates bill, you can apply for a rebate for the current rating year period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. Your application is due to the council by 30 June 2026.
For more information: visit Rates Rebates
Rates rebate application form (PDF 285KB) |
WALKING GROUP FOR ALL AGES – UPPER HUTT |
The Upper Hutt Health Centre has started a weekly Walking Group.
This is a relaxed, social walking group suitable for all fitness levels and all ages; walking at a comfortable pace, with the option to go a little further for those who feel up to it. It is all about movement, fresh air, and connection.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 11am
Location: Grass area behind the Women’s Centre (near Upper Hutt Health Centre)
Cost: Free
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SENIORS' WALKING AT PORIRUA / AOTEA LAGOON |
Porirua City Council have started up several walking groups at Aotea Lagoon. One of the groups targets Kaumātua...
The Kaumātua Walking Group operates on Tuesdays from 1:30 pm – meet by the fitness station at Aotea Lagoon.
Get moving and connect with others in the Community! |
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is seeking public feedback on a proposal to introduce a cash services standard that would apply to all New Zealand’s banks. The standard would set a floor under the number and location of places where bank customers can withdraw, deposit and swap cash (for example, exchanging a $50 banknote for $5 banknotes and coins).
You can have your say on a cash services standard that will make sure you can easily withdraw and deposit cash and get coins for free, no matter where you live. The closing date for feedback is 26 July.
For more information, go to: www.rbnz.govt.nz/money-and-cash/access-to-cash
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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 |
UPPER HUTT COMMUNITY MEDICAL DRIVING SERVICE |
Stephanie Dunce is the coordinator for a voluntary service called Upper Hutt Community Medical driving service. This free service provides transport for people needing assistance to get to medical appointments in the Wellington Region
Stephanie currently has four drivers, all police vetted, to drive people to the hospital or medical appointments, stay with them and bring them home again. This is a free service, but a donation towards the cost of petrol would be appreciated.
Stephanie assesses the situation and will accept or decline on a case by case basis.
Stephanie has been volunteering driving for the past 26 years taking cancer patients for treatment. She had 35 drivers at one stage, but Covid changed that, so she is always looking for new volunteers.
Contact Stephanie at 027 465 2743. |
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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 |
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