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Te Wiki Kaumātua – Seniors’ Week runs from Monday 12 to Sunday 18 October, with 80  community events and activities scheduled for older people across Wellington. The week, which is sponsored by the Wellington City Council, is about helping people connect with others, look after their wellbeing and reduce social isolation in later life. Wellington

Join us to celebrate 50 years of supporting seniors in the Wellington Region. Drop in between 10am and 1pm on Thursday 15 October 2026 at the Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Wellington Central Library.

Recently, the World Health Organisation issued its report on Risk Reduction of Cognitive Decline and Dementia, which updated their guidelines that were originally published in 2019. The new edition reflects the result of a scoping review to determine whether new evidence has emerged regarding dementia risk reduction. There is no widely accessible disease-modifying treatment or

Yesterday, the first of Age Concern Wellington Region’s 50th anniversary celebrations was held at Government House, bringing together volunteers, staff, clients, funders, partners, past and present Board members and supporters. The event was hosted by the Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro and Dr Richard Davies. In her address, Dame Cindy Kiro highlighted the importance of

Welcome to the latest edition of the Age Concern Wellington Region newsletter. You’ll find community news, driving courses and other upcoming events and helpful information. We hope there’s something for everyone this month in this issue. Click here for the full read

Let’s work together for a safer online world  We live more of our lives online these days and as digital threats such as AI, scams, online abuse and social media become more sophisticated, it’s harder than ever to keep ourselves safe. But there are ways we can protect ourselves and our whanau.  This week, from 17-23 August is Netsafety Week 2026 and this year’s theme is Online Safety is a

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Eve McMahon, who joined the Board of Age Concern Wellington Region earlier this year. Although Eve was only able to contribute for a short time before her illness, she was passionate about our mission of helping seniors thrive and was looking forward to working with us to

It takes a village! From the age of seven, Meli Sio would tag along to events with her Aunties. For her, it was a real joy listening to them chatting away.  At home she would make them endless cups of tea and jump at the chance to run errands for them. She loved caring for

In this issue, we’re sharing community news, upcoming events, helpful information, and opportunities to stay connected and informed. From activities to practical advice and local updates, we hope there’s something for everyone. Click here to read the newsletter  

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

MY TROVE – A USEFUL DIRECTORY FOR EXECUTORS My Trove has developed a site to enable people to easily 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. If you do not have a lawyer to advise you, the

Power prices are rising along with just about everything else these days, but you can take action to rein in some of the costs and keep your power bills manageable, even as the cooler weather creeps in. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) provides advice on getting your home warm, healthy and ready for