Age Concern New Zealand

Community Organisation

Age Concern New Zealand
201 Willis Street
Te Aro
Wellington 6011
531 days ago

Hamilton FREE Staying Safe Refresher Course for Older Drivers

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

• Feeling unsettled because you have a medical coming up to renew your drivers licence?
• Had your licence for decades but never refreshed your Road Code knowledge?
• Curious about all the changes to road signs and layouts?

Come to our FREE classroom- based driving refresher for older … View more
• Feeling unsettled because you have a medical coming up to renew your drivers licence?
• Had your licence for decades but never refreshed your Road Code knowledge?
• Curious about all the changes to road signs and layouts?

Come to our FREE classroom- based driving refresher for older drivers. No tests. We promise it is not boring. Free light lunch, workbook and certificate of attendance.

In Hamilton on Wednesday 2 November 9.45am for 10am start, until 2pm

Enrolment essential by calling or texting Hariata Hema at Age Concern New Zealand on 02102339178 by 1 November 2022.

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531 days ago

Te Awamutu FREE Staying Safe Refresher Course for Older Drivers

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

• Feeling unsettled because you have a medical coming up to renew your drivers licence?
• Had your licence for decades but never refreshed your Road Code knowledge?
• Curious about all the changes to road signs and layouts?

Come to our FREE classroom- based driving refresher for older … View more
• Feeling unsettled because you have a medical coming up to renew your drivers licence?
• Had your licence for decades but never refreshed your Road Code knowledge?
• Curious about all the changes to road signs and layouts?

Come to our FREE classroom- based driving refresher for older drivers. No tests. We promise it is not boring. Free light lunch, workbook and certificate of attendance.

In Te Awamutu on Monday 31 October 9.45am for 10am start, until 2pm.

Enrolment essential by calling or texting Hariata Hema at Age Concern New Zealand on 02102339178 by 30 October 2022

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664 days ago

Age Concern Tairawhiti offers free “Staying Safe” refresher courses for older drivers.

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Are you nervous about renewing your drivers licence?

When did you last have a refresher course for your driving? Have you kept up with changes to the road code? Do you know how ageing can affect your driving? Or do you just want to check in to see if you still are the best driver you can be?

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Are you nervous about renewing your drivers licence?

When did you last have a refresher course for your driving? Have you kept up with changes to the road code? Do you know how ageing can affect your driving? Or do you just want to check in to see if you still are the best driver you can be?

Monday 30 May 2022 - Gisborne
Tuesday 31 May - Tolaga Bay

Contact us to reserve your place today!
06 867 6533
francestac.tai@xtra.co.nz

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859 days ago

Help us to "Light up Loneliness" by encouraging your local council to get involved.

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Loneliness is a growing issue for Kiwis of all ages. But the good news is, that it is solvable!


The NZ Coalition to End Loneliness is running a ‘Light up loneliness’ campaign this month to raise awareness and encourage action on loneliness across Aotearoa.

The New Zealand Coalition to … View more
Loneliness is a growing issue for Kiwis of all ages. But the good news is, that it is solvable!


The NZ Coalition to End Loneliness is running a ‘Light up loneliness’ campaign this month to raise awareness and encourage action on loneliness across Aotearoa.

The New Zealand Coalition to End Loneliness is a growing group of non-profit organisations, businesses and researchers working together to end loneliness for individuals, in communities, and at workplaces in New Zealand.

They are now calling on Local Government to help them “Light up loneliness”.

“Imagine if every Mayor and Council across New Zealand helped promote the “Lets End Loneliness” website and made tackling loneliness a priority, using their own local community resources,” says Stephanie Clare, Age Concern New Zealand Chief Executive.

“It would be a gamechanger. Taking this issue out of the shadows, reducing the stigma and shame, and giving it light is the aim of the campaign” she says.

Social connection is a key factor for healthy, prosperous people, communities, and workplaces, but loneliness in New Zealand is increasing. In the March 2021 quarter 18.4% of New Zealanders felt lonely most, all or some of the time, up from 16.6% in 2018, and 13.9% in 2014.

“Many of us have experienced loneliness at some time in our lives and we know that feels horrible, but it can be addressed and solved. Together we can end loneliness for New Zealanders who feel isolated” says Sam Johnson, Founder and Chief Executive of Student Volunteer Army.

The letsendloneliness.co.nz website provides information on tackling loneliness and where to get help, as well as up-to-date news and research.

“The website is designed as a source of information which also links people to support services. We challenge every Local Council in New Zealand to create a link on their own websites to letsendloneliness.co.nz” says Sam Johnson.

The recent COVID-19 lockdown highlights that everyone can feel isolated and lonely. Catherine Hall, Chief Executive of Alzheimers New Zealand believes everyone should feel safe, supported, loved, and connected.

“Sadly, people often find family, whānau and friends take a step back just when they need them most. We stand alongside our coalition partners and with all New Zealanders, to make sure no one feels alone.”

Help light up loneliness! The campaign is not just for councils. Anyone can create a link to the letsendloneliness.co.nz or post a mention through social media channels to support the ‘Light up loneliness’ campaign.

Together we can end loneliness, one person, one community, one workplace at a time.

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859 days ago

Help us to "Light up Loneliness" by encouraging your local council to get involved.

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Loneliness is a growing issue for Kiwis of all ages. But the good news is, that it is solvable!


The NZ Coalition to End Loneliness is running a ‘Light up loneliness’ campaign this month to raise awareness and encourage action on loneliness across Aotearoa.

The New Zealand Coalition to … View more
Loneliness is a growing issue for Kiwis of all ages. But the good news is, that it is solvable!


The NZ Coalition to End Loneliness is running a ‘Light up loneliness’ campaign this month to raise awareness and encourage action on loneliness across Aotearoa.

The New Zealand Coalition to End Loneliness is a growing group of non-profit organisations, businesses and researchers working together to end loneliness for individuals, in communities, and at workplaces in New Zealand.

They are now calling on Local Government to help them “Light up loneliness”.

“Imagine if every Mayor and Council across New Zealand helped promote the “Lets End Loneliness” website and made tackling loneliness a priority, using their own local community resources,” says Stephanie Clare, Age Concern New Zealand Chief Executive.

“It would be a gamechanger. Taking this issue out of the shadows, reducing the stigma and shame, and giving it light is the aim of the campaign” she says.

Social connection is a key factor for healthy, prosperous people, communities, and workplaces, but loneliness in New Zealand is increasing. In the March 2021 quarter 18.4% of New Zealanders felt lonely most, all or some of the time, up from 16.6% in 2018, and 13.9% in 2014.

“Many of us have experienced loneliness at some time in our lives and we know that feels horrible, but it can be addressed and solved. Together we can end loneliness for New Zealanders who feel isolated” says Sam Johnson, Founder and Chief Executive of Student Volunteer Army.

The letsendloneliness.co.nz website provides information on tackling loneliness and where to get help, as well as up-to-date news and research.

“The website is designed as a source of information which also links people to support services. We challenge every Local Council in New Zealand to create a link on their own websites to letsendloneliness.co.nz” says Sam Johnson.

The recent COVID-19 lockdown highlights that everyone can feel isolated and lonely. Catherine Hall, Chief Executive of Alzheimers New Zealand believes everyone should feel safe, supported, loved, and connected.

“Sadly, people often find family, whānau and friends take a step back just when they need them most. We stand alongside our coalition partners and with all New Zealanders, to make sure no one feels alone.”

Help light up loneliness! The campaign is not just for councils. Anyone can create a link to the letsendloneliness.co.nz or post a mention through social media channels to support the ‘Light up loneliness’ campaign.

Together we can end loneliness, one person, one community, one workplace at a time.

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