Age Concern Auckland

29/05/2026

💜 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the Whau Seniors Signature Event such a wonderful success on Monday.

It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout of older people from many different cultures and communities coming together at the New Lynn Community Centre for a day of connection, entertainment, learning, and celebration.

The cultural performances were a particular highlight, showcasing the rich diversity of the Whau community and bringing energy, colour, and joy to the event.

We would like to thank the Whau Local Board for its support, and our event partners Sport Hub Community Trust, DishNZ and Whau Ethnic Collective for helping bring this special day to life. We are also incredibly grateful to our staff and volunteers whose hard work and dedication helped create such a welcoming and inclusive event.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended. It was a pleasure to see people making new connections, catching up with friends, learning about local services, and celebrating the strength and diversity of our community.

Together, we continue to build a community where older people feel connected, valued, and supported.

📸 We'll be sharing more photos from the day once the official event photographs are available, so keep an eye on our page.

29/05/2026

✨🎩 Magic, laughter, and connection across generations

Age Concern Auckland is pleased to be collaborating on The Magic Laundromat, a unique intergenerational event bringing people together through close-up magic, comedy, and shared experiences.

This special event is designed to spark conversation, curiosity, and plenty of laughs, creating opportunities for people of different ages to connect in a fun and welcoming environment.

We’re delighted to be supporting the event by providing nibbles and helping bring the community together for an evening of entertainment and connection.

Events like this remind us that joy, humour, and meaningful social connection can be shared across generations.

For event details and tickets, visit:
https://events.humanitix.com/magic-laundromat

A pop up magic show in a laundromat. Tiny audiences. Unforgettable close up magic, right under your nose.

28/05/2026

📱💻 Tech For Seniors – Free Digital Support Session

Need help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Want to feel more confident using apps, the internet, or social media?

Join us for a free Tech For Seniors session in partnership with Kristin School students and supported by ANZ Bank.

This is a friendly opportunity to receive one-on-one support from student volunteers who can help you learn at your own pace on your own device.

You can get help with things like:
✔ Using your mobile phone or tablet
✔ Facebook and social media
✔ Internet searching
✔ Apps and online tools
✔ Music and streaming services
✔ General device questions

🗓 Saturday 13 June
⏰ 1.30pm – 4.00pm
📍 Kristin Senior School, 360 Albany Highway, Albany (enter through Gate 1, park up and students will meet and direct you from there).
If you arrive after 1.30pm, head towards the ‘Library Information Centre’ and we will be in the Seniors Common Room towards the rear of the Centre and behind the kitchen space.

Afternoon tea provided ☕

Please bring:
🔹 Your fully charged device
🔹 Your mouse if needed
🔹 Any instruction booklets you may have

Bookings are essential and spaces are limited.

To register, email your name and contact phone number to [email protected]. Please also let us know whether you use an Apple or Android device so we can try to match you with a student familiar with your system.

26/05/2026

Age Concern Auckland was pleased to attend the Showcasing New Technologies for Healthy Ageing event at the University of Auckland’s Newmarket campus.

The event brought together researchers, students, industry, and community organisations to explore innovative technologies and research designed to support older people, including people living with dementia.

Age Concern Auckland’s Lily Lin, Ethnic Communities Support Coordinator, attended alongside our Communications Manager, Paula Egginton. We enjoyed seeing a wide range of projects focused on healthy ageing, digital inclusion, wellbeing, rehabilitation, and everyday support for older adults.

The event featured presentations from Professor Ngaire Kerse, Co-Director of the Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research, and Melanie Stowell, PhD Candidate in the School of Population Health. Melanie’s research highlighted how digital exclusion can affect wellbeing, healthcare access, confidence, and social connection for older people in later life.

It was encouraging to see so much thoughtful work focused on helping older people remain connected, independent, and supported within their communities.

Thank you to the University of Auckland and the Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research for hosting such an informative and inspiring event.

25/05/2026

Age Concern Auckland was pleased to attend the recent Whānau Hauora Day in Manurewa alongside many other health and social service providers supporting the local community.

It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout from the community, with many people stopping by to connect, ask questions, and learn more about the support available to older people and their whānau.

Our team spoke with many people at the Age Concern Auckland stall, sharing information about our services and helping connect people with support in their area.

Thank you to the organisers and everyone who came along to make the day such a positive community event.

14/05/2026

Some of our Age Concern Auckland team recently visited the wonderful co-founders of Give a Kid a Blanket, Bernie Harfleet and Donna “Turtle” Sarten.

We’re incredibly grateful that Give a Kid a Blanket will be supporting Age Concern Auckland clients this winter with practical essentials such as bedding, warm clothing, and other items for older people experiencing hardship.

Winter can be especially challenging for vulnerable older adults, and support like this can make a real difference to comfort, wellbeing, and dignity.

A heartfelt thank you to Bernie, Turtle, and the entire Give a Kid a Blanket team for their generosity, kindness, and community spirit 💜

13/05/2026

🧍‍♀️💜 Looking to improve balance, strength, and confidence?

Our Steady As You Go® falls prevention class in Waterview currently has spaces available.

These friendly weekly classes are designed for people aged 65+ and focus on improving:
✔ Balance and leg strength
✔ Flexibility and mobility
✔ General fitness and wellbeing
✔ Confidence moving safely

The exercises are gentle, supportive, and designed so everyone can work at their own pace. It’s also a great way to meet new people and stay connected.

📍 Waterview Community & Enviro Hub
🗓 Wednesdays
⏰ 1.00pm

✅ Free to attend
✅ Bookings essential

To book:
📞 (09) 820 2711
📧 [email protected]

12/05/2026

🔥 Keep Your Home and Family Fire Safe This Winter 🔥
Run by Fire and Emergency NZ & proudly supported by LecSafe NZ.
Do you have winter appliances you haven’t checked in a while? Bring them along for FREE electrical safety testing and enjoy peace of mind this winter.
✅ Electric blankets
✅ Heated blankets
✅ Heat pads
✅ Heaters
📅 Saturday 23 May
⏰ 10.00am – 2.00pm
📍 East Coast Bays Library – Browns Bay
This free community event is a simple way to help keep your whānau and home safe during the colder months.

10/05/2026

The rising cost of living is putting pressure on many families across Aotearoa — and sadly, older people are increasingly being caught in the middle.

Over the weekend, our CEO Kevin Lamb spoke with RNZ about the growing rise in elder financial abuse that Age Concern Auckland is seeing in our communities. In some cases, older people are being pressured for money, having savings misused, or feeling unable to say no to family members facing financial hardship.

Financial abuse can happen quietly and often goes unreported because older people may fear conflict, shame, or damaging family relationships. But it is never acceptable.

At Age Concern Auckland, we want older people to know they deserve to feel safe, respected, and in control of their own finances and decisions.

If you are worried about yourself or someone you know, support is available. Speaking up early can make a real difference.

You can read the RNZ story here:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-justice/594726/cost-of-living-crisis-fuelling-rise-in-elder-financial-abuse-warns-age-concern

If you need support or advice regarding elder abuse, contact Age Concern Auckland on 09 820 0184.

Advocates say some elderly people are being pressured into handing over money, bank cards and even their homes.

07/05/2026

Today Sir David Attenborough turns 100 — and what a remarkable reminder he is of the value older people bring to our world.

For generations of New Zealanders, his voice has helped us see the beauty of our own backyard differently too — from native forests and coastlines to the unique wildlife that makes Aotearoa special. His work has inspired curiosity, conservation, learning, and care across all ages. 🌿

At 100, Sir David continues to speak with wisdom, purpose, and urgency about protecting the natural world for future generations. In a society that too often focuses only on youth, he stands as a powerful example that older age can still be a time of influence, contribution, creativity, and leadership.

Positive ageing is not about “staying young.” It’s about continuing to share knowledge, experience, perspective, and passion — qualities older people in our communities bring every day.

Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough. Thank you for helping generations of people, including many here in New Zealand, feel more connected to the world around us. 💚

Read the article from 1News here: :https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/05/08/i-will-not-see-how-planets-story-ends-sir-david-attenborough-turns-100/

Celebrations globally for the centenarian who has connected humanity with the natural world through his programmes spanning eight decades.