Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council

Dance ................................................................................................................48
Galleries............................................................................................................49
Gardening .........................................................................................................50
Golf....................................................................................................................51
Movie Theatres .................................................................................................51
Music.................................................................................................................53
Rifle Clubs ........................................................................................................53
Self Defence......................................................................................................53
Sightseeing and Heritage Tours .....................................................................53
Theatre ..............................................................................................................56
Walking Groups................................................................................................57
OPPORTUNITY AND INFORMATION..............................................................................58
Citizens Advice Bureaux .................................................................................58
Community Law Centre ...................................................................................59
Discount Cards.................................................................................................60
Government Superannuation Association.....................................................60
Grey Power .......................................................................................................61
New Zealand Institute for Research on Ageing .............................................61
Services ............................................................................................................62
RETIREMENT, RESIDENTIAL AND REST HOMES ........................................................63
SENIORS CLUBS AND SOCIAL GROUPS......................................................................67
Drop-in Centres ................................................................................................67
Friendship Clubs..............................................................................................67
Men’s Sheds .....................................................................................................68
Seniors Clubs ...................................................................................................68
Social Clubs......................................................................................................69
SOCIAL AND WELLBEING SUPPORT GROUPS AND AGENCIES...............................70
Alcoholism, Drug and Gambling Dependence ..............................................71
Befriending and Visiting Services ..................................................................73
Counselling Services.......................................................................................74
Day Care............................................................................................................75
Mental Health Support Groups .......................................................................76
Support Groups and Services.........................................................................78
TRANSPORT ....................................................................................................................84
Public Transport...............................................................................................84
Transport for Seniors with Disabilities...........................................................85
WEBSITES – AT A GLANCE............................................................................................87
WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL SERVICES AND FACILITIES ........................................89
Accessibility .....................................................................................................89
Backdoor Rubbish Collection .........................................................................89
Community Centres .........................................................................................90
Disability Advisor.............................................................................................92
Libraries ............................................................................................................92
Library Accessible Facilities and Services ....................................................94
Leisure Card .....................................................................................................95
Recreation Centres ..........................................................................................96
Senior’s Advisor...............................................................................................96
Swimming Pools ..............................................................................................96
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