News/Events
Dignity Champion Denis Arnott gives away prize
Volunteer Denis Arnott received a box of goodies at one of our Age Concern meetings, sharing it all around.
Positive Ageing Expo in Rotorua in 2020 a 'one-stop shop'
If you were lucky enough to attend the Positive Ageing Expo in April of 2019 you will certainly want to attend in April 2020 and bring along your friends.
Elder Abuse Awareness
Age Concern Rotorua now has some funding of $6,000 from St Joan's Charitable Trust to support individuals and families where Elder Abuse is suspected. Family Focus has the local contract for Elder Abuse and we are working together to help reduce this…
Volunteers needed to brighten up the week for Rotorua elders
Those who have always wanted to lend a helping hand have the chance through a local service.
International day of Older Persons
On 1st October we celebrated International Day of Older Persons by holding a High Tea at the Distinction Hotel. About 30 members and volunteers enjoyed a platter full of delicious food and a cuppa.
Intergenerational Project
Age Concern have recently begun our Intergenerational Project where students from WHHS interview senior ladies who have given back in a variety of ways to the Rotorua Community. The next two stages will involve senior men and people who have a different…
Making Rotorua an Age Friendly City. The Whole of Life Hub for the Elderly
Mayor, Steve Chadwick, Miriam Ruberl from Grey Power and Rory O'Rourke from Age Concern recently met to discuss ways forward to make Rotorua a more Age Friendly City. Discussion centred around an application to the Office Of the Seniors for a feasibility…
Good in the Hood
Age Concern was lucky enough to be selected as one of 8 local charities to benefit from the Good in the Hood promotion by Z service stations Fairy Springs and Fenton. We were the recipients of over $700 which will be used as an advertising budget to…
Age Concern Christmas Party
The Age Concern Xmas party to celebrate the wonderful work our volunteers do was held on 11th of December.
Just Cook4 Healthy Ageing
A fun, practical and free cooking and nutrition course for older people who have limited cooking skills and have lost the confidence and motivation to cook..
Agewise/Staying Safe older driver refresher training.
Rotorua Lakes Council and Age Concern are joining in partnership to provide a free Road Safety update for the over 65's. The programme that is run by RLC is called Agewise and has been operating successfully for a number of years. The programme being run…
Christmas Hours
Age Concern Rotorua will be closed for the Xmas/New Year period from Thursday 19th December from 12:00 pm until Tuesday 21st January at 9:00 am. If there are any urgent matters please email me on manager@acrotorua.nz or phone 0275609956.