09 441 8989
Older Adults
60s-Up Movement of New Zealand Inc.
- Cost of Service Low Cost
- Telephone (09) 238 1457
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.60supmovement.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara
The 60s Up Movement has 32 Branches throughout NZ, and welcomes men & women from the age of 50yrs to join them.Each Branch has activities such as:-trips, entertainment, shared & restaurant lunches, speakers, bowls, cards and more, with the emphasis on participation and fun.For more information please get in touch or visit their website.
Age Concern
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
[Whāngarei]
(09) 438 8043
[Far North]
(09) 408 2997
[Other Northland areas]
(09) 407 4474 -
Email
[Whāngarei]
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Address
[Whāngarei]
16 Manse Street, Regent Whangarei 0112
[Far North]
16 Commerce St, Kaitaia 0410
[Other Northland areas]
Kingston House, 123 Hone Heke Road, Kerikeri - Website www.ageconcern.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/AgeConcernNewZealand
- Regions Served Whangārei, Far North, Other Northland areas
Age Concern are a charitable organisation for over 65s providing services, information, education, advocacy and support. They are committed to promoting wellbeing, rights, respect and dignity for older people.
Anglican Care Centre
- Cost of Service Free, Other
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Telephone
(09) 437 6397
027 750 0246 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 1 Mill Road ,Regent, Whangārei
- Website www.whgcare.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/WhangareiAnglicanCareCentre
- Regions Served Whangārei
The Seniors Community Workers at the Anglican Care Centre are there to help facilitate access to the support you may need to help you live independently in the community. This is generally a service for over 65’s and it is free. They also provide the following free services for older adults:• Senior Chef – a cooking and nutrition course for over 65’s• Senior Tech – technology support and assistance for over 65’s
Aphasia New Zealand Charitable Trust
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone 0508 274 274
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.aphasia.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/AphasiaNZ
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
AphasiaNZ provides support services, resources, and information to people who have acquired aphasia after a stroke, head injury, or disease of the brain. Currently, there is no Community Aphasia Advisor service in Northland, but they have telephone and Zoom support available, which includes support groups and assistance to improve conversational success for families affected by aphasia. They also have a variety of written resources - please contact them for more information.
Coastal Care Tutukaka
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
(09) 434 3887
027 485 5930 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address c/o Jan Laing (Co ordinator), 46 Whangaumu Street, Whangaumu Bay, Tutukaka Coast, 0173
- Regions Served Whangārei
Volunteers are trained by North Haven Hospice to give support & help to anyone in need on the Tutukaka Coast. Providing assistance and equipment to anyone: • Following an accident or surgery • Suffering long term illness• Feeling lonely • With a disability • Elderly • Needing relief for a full time carer needing time out• Needing transport to the doctor, hospital The health & disability equipment is on a short-term loan basis until permanent equipment is supplied.
Community Group Strength and Balance Classes
- Cost of Service Low Cost, Other
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Telephone
(09) 437 9600
022 163 3177 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.livestronger.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Community Classes with a Difference! Approved Community Strength and Balance classes are an easy way to build leg strength, keep balanced, and reduce the risk of falls. The classes are safe and effective for older people and it's a great opportunity to have some fun, try a variety of classes and meet other people in the community.
Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS)
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
0800 326 6865
(09) 408 2997 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 16 Commerce St, Kaitaia 0410
- Website www.ageconcern.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
EARS provide a free, confidential 24/7 helpline. Registered nurses will listen and advise anyone who needs information or support about elder abuse – whether they are enquiring for themself or concerned it might be happening to a friend or family member.Callers will then be referred to local elder abuse services to get the help they need.Elder abuse is any behaviour causing harm or distress to an older person by someone they should be able to trust.
Fellowship NZ - Kamo
- Cost of Service Low Cost
- Telephone 027246-0286
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address Kamo Soccer Clubrooms, 595 Kamo Road, Kamo
- Regions Served Whangārei
The primary purpose of Fellowship NZ - Kamo is to provide their members (retirees) with regular opportunities to keep their minds active, expand their interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends. Men only.
Forget-Me-Not Community Adult Day Centre
- Cost of Service Free, Low Cost
- Telephone (09) 437 1144
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 110 Boundary Road, Tikipunga, Whangārei 0112
- Facebook www.facebook.com/Forget-Me-Not-Whangarei-584507425235037
- Regions Served Whangārei
Forget-Me-Not Adult Day Centre is a day-care service which is available to adults of all ages (this includes those who are young with disabilities, the elderly and frail and those with memory loss or other disabilities). They provide quality day-care that enhances the welfare not only of the clients but also of the carers and families who look after their loved ones at home on a 24 hour a day basis.Their services are free with referral from DHB, ACC, MOH etc.
Friendship New Zealand Clubs
- Cost of Service Low Cost
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Telephone
[Whāngarei]
09435-5451
[Far North]
022067-4672 -
Email
[Whāngarei]
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Address
[Whāngarei]
Kamo Club, 7-11 Meldrum Street, Kamo, Whangarei 0112
[Far North]
Kaitaia Friendship Club - Reap Centre 33 Puckey Ave Kaitaia - Website www.fnzi.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Far North
Friendship New Zealand Incorporated (FNZI) is a welcoming social organisation for people living in New Zealand who are retired, semi-retired or soon-to-retire.If you are in that "golden" stage of your life, woman or man, the FNZI Friendship Clubs could be a great option for you. Please visit their website for a list of clubs in Tai Tokerau Northland.
GrandFriends NZ
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 947 5815
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.grandfriends.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/grandfriendsNZ
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
GrandFriends NZ busts social isolation and loneliness by linking Kiwi's together to create new family circles. Social isolation and loneliness are serious issues in New Zealand on a daily basis and not just for our older generations. By connecting families with grandfriends and grandfriends with our children; we can fight social isolation and loneliness. Working together, New Zealand can be a more caring and connected nation.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ (GRG)
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
0800 472 637
(09) 418 3753 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.grg.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/grg.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North
GRG Trust NZ's purpose is to provide specialised advocacy services, support, information and education programmes that empower full time grandparent and whanau caregivers to raise resilient and healthy tamariki and rangatahi (children and youth) and to strengthen their whānau. Advocacy services include income support, care and protection, parenting and guardianship, housing. Caregiver education workshops are trauma informed care focused and specifically designed for the grandparent and whanau care relationship.
Grey Power New Zealand Federation Inc
- Cost of Service Low Cost
- Telephone 0800 473 979
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.greypower.co.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Grey Power aims to advance, support, promote and protect the welfare and well being of all those citizens in the 50 plus age group.Visit their website to find a Grey Power Association close to you.
Home Support North Charitable Trust
- Cost of Service Free
- Website www.homesupport.co.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/Home.Support.North.Charitable.Trust
Home Support North Charitable Trust are the largest Northland based Home Support Services Provider. The focus of their service is the dignity, wholeness and rights of the individual. provide home-based care and support for older and disabled people, as well as to those recovering from an accident or hospital stay.
Kerikeri Men's Shed
- Cost of Service Low Cost
- Telephone (09) 407 8263
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 28 Kapiro Road, Kerikeri
- Website www.menzshed.org.nz
- Regions Served Far North
A men’s shed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on practical tasks individually (personal projects) or as a group (for the shed or community). Its also a great place to foster friendships and learn new skills.
Menzshed New Zealand Inc
- Cost of Service Low Cost
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Telephone
[Whāngarei]
(09) 435 1759
[Kaipara]
(09) 974 7685
027 459 3098
[Far North]
027 365 7252
[Other Northland areas]
021 705 458 -
Email
[Whāngarei]
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[Kaipara]
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[Far North]
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Address
[Whāngarei]
Whangarei Men's Shed, Railway Road, Whangarei City
[Kaipara]
Dargaville Menz Shed, 14 Parenga Street, Dargaville
[Far North]
Kaitaia Menzshed, 12 Kaikatia Road, RD4, Kaitaia 0484
[Other Northland areas]
MenzShed Waipu, 42 The Centre, Waipu - Website www.menzshed.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North
A men’s shed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on practical tasks individually (personal projects) or as a group (for the shed or community). Its also a great place to foster friendships and learn new skills.
Probus South Pacific
- Cost of Service Low Cost
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Telephone
[Far North]
027 667 3055 -
Email
[Whāngarei]
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Address
[Whāngarei]
Onerahi Combined Probus Club: Onerahi Bowling Club, Alamein Avenue, Onerahi, Whangarei 0110
[Far North]
Kerikeri Combined Probus Club. Kingston House, 123 Hone Heke Road, Kerikeri - Website www.probussouthpacific.org
- Regions Served Whangārei, Far North, Other Northland areas
Probus provides retirees and semi-retirees with the opportunity to connect socially; offering a range of activities including trips and outings for members to enjoy, depending on their interests, lifestyle and location. Probus Club members meet monthly, to enjoy the company of like-minded fellow retirees and listen to interesting guest speakers.Please contact individual clubs for membership fees.
Psychiatry For Older People Service (POPS)
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
Whangārei: (09) 430 4101ext 8408
Far North: (09) 408 0010 ext 4720
Other Northland Areas: 0800 643 647 -
Address
Whangārei: 5 Three Mile Bush Road, Kamo, Whangarei
Far North: Kaitaia Hospital, 29 Redan Road, Kaitaia 0410 - Website www.northlanddhb.org.nz/our-services/a-z/mental-health
- Regions Served Whangārei, Far North, Other Northland areas
This service provides assessment and treatment for persons aged 65 yrs+ who are experiencing an acute mental health illness or people living with dementia of any age who are experiencing significant behavioural and psychological challenges.Their service supports persons aged 65 yrs+.
Selwyn Centre Fellowship
- Cost of Service Low Cost
- Telephone 021 461 189
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address Anglican Hall, 1A Kamo Rd Whangarei
- Website www.selwynfoundation.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei
The Selwyn Centre Fellowship is a friendship group for adults 65 + where you can make friends, share morning tea, exercise & do activities with others. The group is held weekly on Mondays (excluding public holidays) from 9am – 11am. It’s hosted by a dedicated group of volunteers and a Coordinator, in association with the Selwyn Foundation & Anglican church. The group welcomes people of all faiths, backgrounds, cultures & ethnicities. There is a small charge for morning tea.
Seniorline
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
(09) 375 4395
0800 725 463 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address Level 1 Building 17 Greenlane Clinical Centre Greenlane Auckland
- Website www.seniorline.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Seniorline is contracted by all NZ DHBs as a telephone information service to assist older people to navigate the health system. Information includes how to get help to stay at home and support services for caregivers. Seniorline also advise on the process for entry to rest home, dementia or hospital care, funding and the services that should be provided. Available 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday