Age Concern Kapiti
A hub of trusted information, support and advocacy that enable older people in Kāpiti to have real choices. Age Concern Kāpiti was founded in 1990, and is one of 35 Age Concerns operating in 40 locations across Aotearoa, Age Concern New Zealand is our national body.
Where to find us – Room 16, Kāpiti Impact Hub, 6 Tongariro Street, Paraparaumu
Phone: 04 298 8879 or 0800 65 2 105 – Press 5 (lower North Island) Press 3 (Kāpiti) and you come directly to our office phone.
Staying Safe – FREE refresher driving courses for the older driver
In association with Waka Kotahi (NZTA), Age Concern Kāpiti is delivering refresher driving courses for older drivers. All course materials and handbooks are provided.
Light refreshments are provided, please bring your own lunch.
Paraparaumu:
Venue: Tui Room, Kāpiti Impact Hub, 6 Tongariro Street, Paraparaumu
Bookings are essential
For more information and enrolment, please contact Age Concern Kāpiti on (04) 298-8879
If you think your group, committee, or retirement village would benefit
from us presenting this course – contact the office to discuss!
Steady as You Go (SAYGo)
Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing and walking exercises and run for about an hour. They are ideal for beginners, are ongoing and you can see how much you have improved over your first 10 weeks. New classes are established by one of our staff with the aim of becoming peer-led at the end of 10 weeks. Classes run in school terms only. Bookings are essential.
Paraparaumu:
Where: Kāpiti Impact Hub, 6 Tongariro Street, Paraparaumu
Bookings essential
For more information and enrolment, please contact Age Concern Kāpiti on (04) 298-8879
Healthy Ageing Together (HAT) group
Come along and join us at our monthly Age Concern Kapiti forum. Hear a guest speaker, have morning tea and enjoy a chat with friendly like minded people.
When: February to November – 1st Thursday of the month – 10.30am to 12 noon
Where: Tui Room, Kapiti Impact Hub, 6 Tongariro Street, Paraparaumu
For more information contact: Alison (04) 298 8879
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Kāpiti Dementia Supporter Group Meetings
Alternate monthly between Waikanae and Paraparaumu.
For further details contact:
Sheena Farquhar – Kāpiti Dementia Advisor sheena@dementiawellington.org.nz
Phone 02040 693 919
Kapiti Dementia Cog Cafe
Opportunity to socialise with other people with dementia and their supporters over a coffee in a local café.
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
Where: Anzil Café, 111 Main Rd, Lindale Village, Paraparaumu
We usually have a great turn out, and new faces are always very welcome! For further details contact:
Sheena Farquhar – Kāpiti Dementia Advisor sheena@dementiawellington.org.nz
Phone 02040 693 919
Kāpiti Dementia Clinic
I will be available at the Dementia Wellington’s Kāpiti Office,
Where: Office 1, Level 1, 9 Mahara Place, Waikanae (above the new library)
When: Tuesdays 9.30-12.30
Please contact me by email, sheena@dementiawellington.org.nz or phone 02040 693 919.
Kapiti Dementia Living Well Group
An opportunity to meet with others who are in the earlier stages of their dementia or cognitive impairment, so they can connect, support each other, and share information.
Please email jackie@dementiawellington.org.nz to discuss suitability and for further information.
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Kāpiti Arts and Crafts Society
A dozen art and craft groups meet regularly in our workrooms. Members can join as many or as few groups as they choose.
Where: 192 Raumati Road, Raumati Beach
Contact: 04 902 8549
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Kāpiti Herb Society
Meets 2nd Tuesday of month, 10.00am
Ocean Road Community Centre , 45 Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Beach
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Kāpiti Horticultural Society
We are a garden club that meets monthly for talks and demonstrations – help and advice – competitions – sales – and more.
When: 1st Friday of the month – Floral Group 1.30pm – Garden Group 7.00pm
Where: Ocean Road Community Centre, 45 Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Beach
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Kāpiti Community Choir
When: Tuesdays 7.00 to 8.30pm
Where: Community Hall, KUP Church, Weka Road, Raumati
Everyone welcome, no experience required, learn new songs for performances. Safe, healthy, fun!
Click to find out more or email – info@carolshortis.com
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Kāpiti Coast Photographic Society
The Kāpiti Coast Photographic Society is open to anyone with an interest in the art of photography. The Society is affiliated to the Photographic Society of New Zealand
When: 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at 7:30 pm
Where: Otaihanga Boating Club rooms, at 19 Makora Road, Otaihanga.
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Kāpiti Genealogy
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Kāpiti Coast U3A (University of the 3rd Age)
Kāpiti U3A was set up in 1993. Approximately 20 Interest Groups are run during the year. Groups may be weekly, fortnightly, or monthly and can run for a few sessions or the whole year.
For more information: http://www.kapitiu3a.com/
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Probus Kāpiti Coast
Probus is an association of retired and semi-retired people who join together in clubs to provide regular opportunities to keep their minds active, expand their interests and enjoy the fellowship of new friends. This is a combined Probus Club serving both men and women.
When: Last Thursday of month, 10.00 am
Where: Ocean Road Community Centre, 45 Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Beach
Contact: 04 298 9150
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Kapiti Senior Citizens Association
Monthly meetings with entertainment and afternoon tea.
Where: Ocean Road Community Centre, 45 Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Beach
When Second Friday of month (except December) at 2.00pm
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MenzShed Kāpiti
Our Shed is well equipped for woodworking projects as well as quite reasonable metalworking facilities. A garden group is also very active landscaping the site with retaining walls and raised garden beds with a good supply of produce being delivered to the local food bank. Most of the activities undertaken at the Shed are for the local community and community groups. There is also a small music group who will be looking forward to our new meeting facilities for their weekly jam sessions. Our building program is progressing well with our amenities block of toilets, kitchen and meeting room nearing completion.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am to 1pm
Where: Down the drive beside 24 Rangihiroa Street, Waikanae Beach.
Contact: Chairman Tony Annandale 020 4174 5745 Email: chairman.menzshedkapiti@outlook.com
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Kāpiti Women’s Club
Kāpiti Women’s Club is for like-minded women, of all ages, who live on the Kāpiti Coast. Monthly speaker, variety of interest groups including Book Club, Poetry Group, Discussion Group, Mahjong Group, Coffee & Chat, Rummikub, Stitch and Knit group and more.
When: 3rd Thursday of the month at 9.45am
Where: Senior Citizen’s Hall, Ocean Road, Paraparaumu
For further information contact: Stephanie Wilson (04) 298 1661 – mobile 027 271 5106 or pop in and have a look at what we do.
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Paraparaumu Bowling Club
Where: 9 Toru Road, Paraparaumu Beach
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Raumati Bowling Club
Where: 1 Matatua Road, Raumati Beach
The Raumati Bowling Club was formerly known as the Kapiti Bowling Club which was founded over 60 years ago. The club numbers were recently bolstered by the former Raumati South players who chose to join our club. The Bowling Club has two synthetic bowling greens and a large pavilion.
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Kāpiti Joggers & Walkers
Meets every Sunday 8.15am at different locations
Contacts Roger or Pam Childs Tel 04 902 154 or email: kapitijoggersandwalkers@gmail.com
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Kāpiti Thursday Walkers
An informal group, who walk every week (wet or fine). Walks are confined to the Kāpiti Coast District, from Paekakariki to Otaki. We generally walk for about two hours starting promptly at 10:00 am. Our Walking Schedule is on our website.
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SeniorNet Kāpiti Inc
Where: 200 Matai Road, Raumati Beach
Contact: 04 299 0754
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New Zealand Federation of Women’s Institutes
Kāpiti Region
For further information: Website
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Kāpiti Coast Grey Power Association
Free quarterly magazine, public meetings every third month.
1st Floor, Coastlands Shopping Centre, Paraparaumu
Contact: 04 902 5680
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Paraparaumu Library
Where: 9 Iver Trask Place, Paraparaumu
Contact: 04 296 4700
For more information:
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Kāpiti Citizens Advice Bureau
Open: Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm
Where 1st Floor, Coastlands Shoppingtown, Paraparaumu
Phone 04 298 4944
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Kāpiti Coffee Club
Stroke survivors and Carers get together for coffee and a chat
When: Second Tuesday each month at 10am
Where: Cafe Palms, 11 Amohia Street, Kapiti Lights, Paraparaumu
Contact: Annette Halliwell (04) 902 3486 or Bronwyn Glavin 021 962 366
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Loss & Grief Centre
Loss and grief come in many forms and whatever the loss we are here to support you.
Drop-in Days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday afternoons 1.3pm to 4.00pm
Where: 1 Kāpiti Road, Paraparaumu
Contact: Phone: 027 424 4187 email: lossandgriefkapiti@gmail.com
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