Age Concern Hawke's Bay

02/06/2026

Celebrating a Well-Deserved Honour 🎉

We are proud to share that Wayne Bradshaw has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM), recognising his dedicated service supporting older New Zealanders 👏

Wayne’s contribution has been felt both locally here in Hawke’s Bay and across the country through his leadership and involvement with Age Concern New Zealand. He supported the recent local merger in Hawke’s Bay, helping strengthen our services and ensure older people in our community continue to receive the respect, care, and advocacy they deserve.

Congratulations Wayne and thank you for your outstanding service 💙

Wayne Bradshaw has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM).

31/05/2026

Office Closed - Public Holiday👑🎉

Both of our offices are closed today in observance of King’s Birthday public holiday.

We’ll be back and open tomorrow from 9:00am - Enjoy the long weekend everyone 😊

30/05/2026

📣NEW CLASS - STEADY AS YOU GO - We are coming to Pōrangahau in June 💙

🆓 Steady As You Go is Age Concern's strength and balance class that is offered across Hawke's Bay. Please contact your local office for Hastings, Havelock North, Napier and Central Hawke's Bay classes!

🗓 WHEN: Tuesday 16th June, 10.00am
📍WHERE: Pōrangahau Hall
☎ Call the office to register - 06 858 9158

29/05/2026

🏠 Senior Housing available now in Flaxmere!

Hastings District Council - Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Heretaunga are hosting an open home on Saturday 6 June at 10.30am. There are one and two-bedroom units available to view 💙

Take a look through the homes, chat with the friendly team, and get answers to any questions you may have about the application process and living in the community.

Call 06 871 5000 for more info ☎️ Or look onthe webiste - https://www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/services/senior-housing/elder-housing

27/05/2026

📚 A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who recently rolled up their sleeves to organise our library!!

Volunteers are at the heart of what we do - thank you for helping create a stronger, more connected community. We couldn’t do it without you! 🙏🌼

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24/05/2026

We were delighted to welcome the Hastings Mayor and Deputy Mayor to Age Concern recently 🙌

This visit was a valuable opportunity to talk about local issues that matter most to older people in our community. Most importantly, it created space for people to share their experiences, concerns, and ideas directly ensuring their voices are heard where it counts.

Opportunities like this strengthen those connections and help shape a community where everyone feels included and represented.

Thank you to Mayor Wendy Schollum of Heretaunga Hastings for taking the time to listen, engage, and connect.

💙 Together, we can make a difference 💙

22/05/2026

👮‍♂️ Community Connection Matters 👵💬

It was wonderful to welcome our local Community Police Team to Age Concern recently.

Visits like these are so important—not just for sharing practical tips on staying safe, but for building relationships, trust, and confidence within our community. Prevention starts with connection, and knowing there are approachable, friendly faces to turn to makes all the difference!

💙 Safety, connection, and community—together we thrive. 💙

20/05/2026

🌟 Meet the Team 🌟

We’re excited to introduce two of our wonderful team members, Kelsi and Chloe, who bring energy, care, and connection to our social groups here at Age Concern - If you see them around, be sure to say hello! 👋

Kelsi and Chloe work closely with our clients to create welcoming, inclusive spaces where people can connect, share, and enjoy time together. From organising activities to simply having a friendly chat, they play an important role in helping reduce isolation and build a strong sense of community.

💙 Connection, companionship, and community—at the heart of what we do. 💙

18/05/2026

💗 Pink Shirt Day 💗

Pink Shirt Day is a reminder that bullying has no place in our communities—at any age! It’s up to all of us to create safe, welcoming spaces where everyone feels valued and heard.

Let’s choose kindness in our words, patience in our actions, and connection in our communities. A small gesture—a smile, a conversation, a helping hand—can make a big difference 🙌

26/04/2026

📣 Our offices are closed today for the Public Holiday - the Team will be back tomorrow morning at 9am.