Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council

Information: Our aim is to help Chinese seniors to settle and assimilate into NZ society.
We encourage Chinese seniors to share cultural experiences with other ethnic groups and
to educate local Kiwis about Asia. We help to educate using local knowledge about Kiwi
values, such as strong community networks and voluntary activities.
Cook Islands NZ Society Wellington Branch Inc – ph 389 2127
Contact: Bridget Kauraka
Phone: 389 2127
Mobile: 027 416 4269
Physical Address: 200 Hanson St Wellington
Postal Address: P O Box 7348
Wellington South
Information: Our groups name is Ekalesia Kuki Airani and we hold general church
activities.
Cook Island -Te Mato Taokotaianga Ote Au Metua
Call Tere Aporo ph 237 4498
Address: Te Aka Puanga O Te Kuki Airani, 14 Mentor Lane, Cannons Creek, Porirua.
Information: Our seniors group meets 10am fortnightly on a Thursday. Sessions start with
devotion and activities include exercise classes, storytelling, quizzes, indoor bowls, cards,
singing, social interaction and guest speakers. Lunch is provided. We also collect and
drop off anyone needing a lift. Koha
Council of Maori Elders – ph 939 6662
Address: Koraunui Marae, 146 Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley
Information: This advisory council of Maori elders meet on the second Thursday of every
month, to nurture and support each other. They do a variety of crafts (e.g. harakeke/flax
weaving) and discuss Maori rongoa (natural remedies) and health initiatives. They also
discuss political and other key issues relevant to Maori living and working in the wider
Wellington region.
Maori Women’s Welfare League – ph 473 6451
Fax: 499 6802
Physical Address: 24 Burnell Avenue, Thorndon, Wellington
Postal Address: P O Box 12 072 Wellington
Email: jacqui@mwwl.org.nz
Information: The league’s prime objective may be summed up as follows: “To promote
fellowship and understanding between Maori and European women and to cooperate with
other women's organisations, Departments of State, and local bodies for the furtherance of
these objects”. The league is also pledged to preserve, revive, and maintain the teaching
of Maori arts and crafts and to perpetuate Maori culture. Its welfare work extends to giving
aid to members and others in need. A conference is held annually at which Maori women
are gaining confidence in expressing their views on all topics which affect their people,
especially with regard to health and education.
New Zealand Charitable Association Inc – ph 977 5873
Address: Telephone for venue information.
Email: nzca@nzca.net
Website: www.nzca.net
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