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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

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. Click here for the full read  

I have always considered that I could manage most minor and some major tasks around the house. Back in the day, I fixed fuses, tried my hand at painting and wallpapering, demolished an old garden shed and replaced it with one that arrived in a flatpack, pruned fruit trees and other flowering plants, built and

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

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

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

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

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

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.    

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