https://wellington.gen.nz/age-concern-wellington Age Concern Wellington newsitems https://www.acwellington.org.nz/library-full-of-goodies/ The adage that “Good things come to those who wait” can certainly be trotted out for the new City Library – Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui (‘the window to the wider world’). But it still seems like a very long time since it closed in March 2019 when a seismic assessment ruled that it ... Read more central-library libraries communitygroups elderly Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/library-full-of-goodies/ Age Concern Wellington 2026-03-09T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.acwellington.org.nz/age-concern-and-te-papa-collaborate-on-a-pilot-programme/ Age Concern recently collaborated with Te Papa on a pilot programme to bring Kaumatua to Te Papa to experience the culture and history of the museum, some for the very first time. Vanessa, our Events Coordinator, along with Te Papa staff, were able to share this opportunity with the Manners St Coffee Group and Omai ... Read more te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups elderly Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/age-concern-and-te-papa-collaborate-on-a-pilot-programme/ Age Concern Wellington 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.acwellington.org.nz/read-the-latest-news-and-events/ Welcome to our latest newsletter, and thank you for being part of our community. Whether you are one of the seniors we proudly support, a volunteer, a partner, or a long-standing collaborator, Age Concern Wellington exists because of you. Your time, care, and generosity help create connection, dignity, and opportunity for those who need it ... Read more communitygroups elderly Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/read-the-latest-news-and-events/ Age Concern Wellington 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/driving-on-or-not/ When did you last look at the road code? Are you sure that you are up to date with all the changes in the rules, signs and road layouts that have been made over the decades since you received your driving licence? Or is your bi-annual assessment for the renewal of your licence due and ... Read more communitygroups elderly Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/driving-on-or-not/ Age Concern Wellington 2026-02-11T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/making-connections-2025/ Age Concern Wellington Region helped celebrate Seniors’ Week 2025 by staging their second “Making Connections Day” at the St James Theatre, on 7 October. This large, well organised event attracted over 200 seniors from around the Wellington region to listen to a range of speakers and investigate the products and services provided by the 25 ... Read more theatre performingarts communitygroups elderly Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/making-connections-2025/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/gerontechnology-pros-and-some-cons/ Gerontechnology is a portmanteau word to describe an activity that combines gerontology (the study of aging) with technology to create products, environments, and services that enable older adults to live healthier, safer, and more independent lives. Karen Billings-Jensen, Chief Executive of Age Concern NZ attended a conference where this topic was canvassed, which caused us to ... Read more communitygroups elderly Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/gerontechnology-pros-and-some-cons/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-11-12T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/scammer-alert/ Have you ever been scammed online or via a phone call? It seems that at least 30 percent of New Zealanders have been victims of these con-artists. This was the first advice we received from Tanya Morton of TSB who presented information to a group of Age Concern Wellington Region volunteers on scams, scammers, avoiding ... Read more communitygroups elderly Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/scammer-alert/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-11-12T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/warmer-nz-homes/ Is your home insulated? Do you have an efficient heating system like a heat pump? The Warmer Kiwi Homes scheme provides a subsidy for some homeowners for underfloor and ceiling insulation, or the installation of a heat pump? The government recently expanded the number of homes that may be eligible for the subsidy. You might ... Read more communitygroups elderly Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/warmer-nz-homes/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-11-12T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/enews-for-november-is-out-now/ Our Enewsletter is here! There is still a lot happening with Age Concern as we near the end of 2025. Read all about what’s been happening and what is still ahead for seniors right here. communitygroups elderly Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/enews-for-november-is-out-now/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-11-12T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/october-newsletter-is-ready-to-read/ KIA ORA We’re delighted to share this week’s newsletter with you. It’s filled with exciting opportunities, the latest updates and practical information. Thank you for being such an important part of our community. We truly appreciate you. Please give us a call on 04 499 6646 or email info@acwellington.org.nz if you would like to get ... Read more communitygroups elderly Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/october-newsletter-is-ready-to-read/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-10-20T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/age-concern-wellington-and-te-papa-sharing-pacific-knowledge-together/ Age Concern Wellington is proud to collaborate with Te Papa in offering unique opportunities for our social connection group participants to connect with Pacific heritage. On two recent occasions, Te Papa welcomed groups made up of participants from some of Age Concern’s regular programmes for a very special experience. The visits began in a private ... Read more te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups elderly Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/age-concern-wellington-and-te-papa-sharing-pacific-knowledge-together/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-09-25T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.acwellington.org.nz/almosttimeformakingconnections/ Join us for Making Connections at the St James Theatre on Tuesday 7 October for a celebration with our senior community members. This special event shines a light on ageing well, fostering connection, wellbeing, and joy for seniors across Wellington, Te Upoko o Te Ika a Maui. From inspiring speakers to service providers and wellness ... Read more theatre performingarts communitygroups elderly Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/almosttimeformakingconnections/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-09-17T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/finding-strength-through-change-and-loss/ Age Concern Wellington, in partnership with Catholic Social Services, recently hosted a heartfelt seminar at the Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club. The session, “Understanding Change, Loss and Grief,” was part of the Seasons for Growth resources, which support people in exploring life’s changes and learning strategies to cope with grief. The seminar touched on many important ... Read more upper-hutt huttvalley places communitygroups elderly Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/finding-strength-through-change-and-loss/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-08-31T00:00:00Z -41.1240674 175.0699589 Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5218, New Zealand https://www.acwellington.org.nz/august-enews-is-ready-and-waiting-for-you-to-read/ KIA ORA We hope you’ll enjoy this newsletter. It’s filled with exciting opportunities, upcoming events, and useful information just for you. Thank you for being a part of our wonderful community. You are valued! Please give us a call on 04 499 6646 or email info@acwellington.org.nz if you would like to get in touch with ... Read more communitygroups elderly Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/august-enews-is-ready-and-waiting-for-you-to-read/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-08-25T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/in-case-of-emergency/ One of the more comforting aspects of the modern cell phone is that it can be used in an emergency, even if it is locked and you do not know the password. It allows anyone to ring 111, but you can also programme it to allow calls to designated people, such as close friends or ... Read more communitygroups elderly Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/in-case-of-emergency/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-07-16T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/some-light-reading-in-our-enews-for-july/ It seems hard to believe, but half the year has gone already! July also marks the beginning of a number of changes in government and/or local body charges such as bus fares and GP fees (more details below). There are also increases in some government payments and benefits. We hope you’ll enjoy this newsletter. It’s ... Read more fares transport communitygroups elderly Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/some-light-reading-in-our-enews-for-july/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-07-15T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/june-enews-has-arrived/ KIA ORA Don’t let all this rain get you down. There is always the bright side that the shortest day is just over a week away and before you know it summer will be upon us. In the meantime you can snuggle up with this newsletter, filled with exciting opportunities, upcoming events, and useful information ... Read more communitygroups elderly Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/june-enews-has-arrived/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-06-17T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/community-service-star/ The spark that changes a life can come from the most unexpected places. For Vanessa Trompetter, it happened 15 years ago while watching Breakfast TV. An older woman was being interviewed about funding cuts to home help. The woman described how exhausted and overwhelmed she felt. Vanessa’s heart was moved – not just for this ... Read more communitygroups elderly Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/community-service-star/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-06-12T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/walk-and-talk/ Imagine your day being brightened by someone volunteering to accompany you for a chat and a walk once a week. Do you know someone who is lonely and/or finds it difficult to venture out for fresh air, would love some company and a walk in the sunshine. Age Concern Wellington’s Companion Walking Service offers just ... Read more communitygroups elderly Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/walk-and-talk/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-05-29T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/staying-safe-on-the-road/ Research results show that, if a person over 70 is hospitalised following a road crash, regardless of causation, the length of hospital stay increases. This is especially so people of 80 years plus. As we age recovery takes longer. Age Concern runs free classroom-based refreshers for older drivers, focussing on actions to keep safe on ... Read more communitygroups elderly Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/staying-safe-on-the-road/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-05-28T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/may-newsletter-is-here-for-you/ We’re delighted to bring you another edition of our newsletter, filled with exciting opportunities, upcoming events, and useful information just for you. Win Free Concert Tickets! – We’re hosting a special competition where you could win free tickets to an unforgettable performance. See details on how to enter below. We also have some free spaces at ... Read more communitygroups elderly Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/may-newsletter-is-here-for-you/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-05-13T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/another-newsletter-full-of-information-for-you/ Welcome to this edition of our newsletter. Whether you’re looking for upcoming events or just a good read with a cuppa, we’ve got something for you. So sit back, relax, and enjoy—this space is for you! Please give us a call on 04 499 6646 or email info@acwellington.org.nz if you would like to get in touch with us. Full newsletter ... Read more communitygroups elderly Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/another-newsletter-full-of-information-for-you/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-04-15T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygo-via-zoom/ Steady As You Go is an exercise program designed to help seniors maintain and build strength and flexibility. Classes are held weekly online on Zoom for those who cannot get to the various venues in the region. And despite being online, the programme provides a social connection as well as the exercise. An online participant ... Read more communitygroups elderly Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygo-via-zoom/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-03-12T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/steady-as-you-go-saygo-via-zoom/ SAYGO is an exercise program designed to help seniors maintain and build strength and flexibility. Classes are held weekly online on ZOOM for those who cannot get to the various venues in the region. And despite being online the programme provides a social connection as well as the exercise. A SAYGO participant recently told us ... Read more communitygroups elderly Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/steady-as-you-go-saygo-via-zoom/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-03-12T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/the-latest-newsletter-is-here/ It almost feels like we have only just survived Christmas and the holiday weekends, and now the Easter bunnies are showing up in the supermarket. Time flies! For some instant diversion there’s plenty of interesting information and events in this week’s newsletter. Thank you for sharing a few moments of your day with us. Read ... Read more communitygroups elderly Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/the-latest-newsletter-is-here/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-03-11T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/what-is-stress-how-do-you-deal-with-it/ Recently a representative from Vitae NZ* spoke to our staff on understanding and managing stress in the workplace which prompted us to look at the problems of stress for older people and how to deal with it. The World Health Organisation defines stress as a mental reaction to challenging circumstances. “Stress can be defined as ... Read more communitygroups elderly Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/what-is-stress-how-do-you-deal-with-it/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-02-26T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/our-newsletter-is-here/ We hope you were able to get out and enjoy the beautiful warm weather this weekend. There’s plenty of interesting information and events in this week’s newsletter. Thank you for sharing a few moments of your day with us. Read the full newsletter here communitygroups elderly Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/our-newsletter-is-here/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-02-11T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/advancecareplanninghelpshundreds/ In September 2022, Age Concern Wellington Region launched an Advance Care Planning Service (ACP) designed to support seniors and their families through the often complex and sensitive process of planning for their future health care. In the more than two years since launch, we helped 362 people fill in their plans, with more than half ... Read more communitygroups elderly Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/advancecareplanninghelpshundreds/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-02-03T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/happy-new-year/ KIA ORA Happy New Year! The New Year has been cooler than expected in terms of weather, but we are looking forward to some warmer times, interesting changes and great developments as the year progresses. Our services are up and running again with the staff fully refreshed after the break. Please give us a call ... Read more communitygroups elderly Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/happy-new-year/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-01-21T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/age-concern-in-the-news-this-christmas/ Age Concern Wellington Region Highlighting Loneliness As A Major Issue For Many Seniors This Christmas – read all about it here (click here)… communitygroups elderly Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/age-concern-in-the-news-this-christmas/ Age Concern Wellington 2024-12-16T00:00:00Z