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