Our Age Friendly Approach guides how we are working towards a district where older people feel valued, connected and able to contribute.
It is based on the World Health Organisation’s Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Framework and was developed with input from older people across Kāpiti.
Through this work, older people identified these outcomes that matter most.
Achieving these focus areas will mean we will have flourishing age friendly communities in Kāpiti.
Kia rongo ngā kaumātua ki te whai pānga me te wāhi nui ki a rātou i tō tātou rohe.
Older people feel connected and are valued as an integral part of our district.
Ka taea e ngā kaumātua te hāereere haere me te whai wāhi ki ngā mea e mātua hiahia ana rātou.
Older people can get around in ways that work for them and have access to what they need.
Ka whai wāhi ngā kaumātua ki ō rātou hapori i runga anō i tā rātou i pai ai.
Older people participate in their communities in ways that work for them.
Putting our Age Friendly Approach into action
Our Age Friendly Action Plan turns the Age Friendly Approach into practical actions.
It sets out how we will work with partners across Kāpiti to help make our district a great place to grow older.
The plan also explains how we will monitor progress and share updates each year. This helps keep us accountable and supports ongoing improvements to the services and spaces older people use.
Pick up a physical copy of our Age friendly approach, action plan and age friendly information at our libraries and service desks
Our community partners
We work with community partners to help older people stay connected, learn new skills and get support in their communities.
Age Concern Kāpiti
Seniors’ October – a month-long programme of community-led events and activities for older people across the Kāpiti Coast.
Beginning on 1 October, the International Day of Older Persons, Seniors’ October offers a diverse range of opportunities to connect, learn, get active, try something new and have some fun.
Pick up a program booklet from locations across Kāpiti libraries, CABs and aquatic centres, as well as some medical and dental practices, businesses, clubs and retirement villages.
Seniors October booklet [PDF 2.62 MB]
Kāpiti Seniors Expo: Thrive!
Are you 60 or over and looking for a fun, social, and informative day out?
Join us at the Kāpiti Seniors Expo, a free community event organised by the Seniors Expo Committee in partnership with Age Concern Kāpiti. Discover local organisations and support services, enjoy informative talks, browse a wide range of stalls, take part in activities, enjoy refreshments, and be entertained throughout the day with live performances.
From 10am to 2pm at the Waikanae War Memorial Hall, this special event is designed for older people from Ōtaki to Paekākāriki, bringing together information, services, activities, and opportunities to help you age well, stay connected, and thrive.
Get help using digital devices
Digital Seniors
Weekly social learning spaces in trusted places like libraries and community halls. We’re here for seniors to receive free one-on-one coaching and support using their devices in a positive, fun and social environment.
Our hubs:
Paekākāriki Bowling club10 Wellington Road, Paekākāriki |
Paraparaumu Library9 Iver Trask Place, Paraparaumu |
Waikanae Bowling Club356 Te Moana Road, Waikanae |
Raumati Bowling Club1 Matatua Road, Raumati Beach 5255 |
Waikanae Library9 Mahara Place, Waikanae |
We truly value your ongoing support and the important role you play in helping seniors access our services - whether through referrals, encouragement to attend hubs, or sharing information through your networks
Support for kaumātua Māori
Hora te pai
Toiora Kaumātua: Provide social connection and support for older Māori people, through coordinated regular kaumātua māori meetings. To help address equity issues for kaumatua Māori.
If you would like to know more or find out how you could be involved, please contact Hora te pai.
Helping shape our work
At council we are working to be more age friendly through-out our organisation.
We work with older people so their experiences, needs and ideas can help shape our work.
Older Persons Advisory Group
The Older Persons Advisory Group (The Older Persons’ Council) was established in 2008 as a voice for older people in our community. This volunteer group meets monthly to provide advice to Council on the needs, thoughts and ideas of people aged 65 and over living on the Kāpiti Coast.
Age friendly services and facilities
We consider accessibility and the needs of older people across many of our services, facilities and public spaces.
These include parks, libraries, housing and aquatic facilities.
Parks and open spaces
Play spaces
Fully Fenced parks
Exercise equipment
Tracks and Trails
Libraries
We offer mobility aids at the library to assist borrowers and can help them to their cars if needed.
Our collection includes a well-maintained large print section and a talking book section, both equipped with nearby chairs for comfort. We also provide a magnification viewer, magnifying sheets, and glasses for use within the library. Additionally, we offer assistance in selecting books for individuals with visual impairments.
Our library hosts a weekly Digital Seniors Drop-In, supported by daily sessions. E-book readers will soon be available to borrow, helping patrons facing challenges with deteriorating vision.
Our service counters are user-friendly, and we have walking stick holders available at the counter. Furthermore, we offer a telephone reservation service for borrowers who do not have email access.
Council older persons housing
The council provide 118 Older persons housing units. Provision of fit-for-purpose compliant Older Person's housing through the Housing Refurbishment programme.
To date 96 of 118 units have been fully refurbished to a high standard removing baths and shubs to replace with more age-appropriate shower cubicles (or wet showers where possible). The maintenance programme ensures a high standard of amenity with grounds and repairs being maintained by council and approved contractors.
Through our Tenant Liaison contractor, who visits tenants, we have oversight of vulnerable tenant's welfare and wellbeing. This includes referral to support agencies, and medical professionals as needed.
Aquatic centres
Our swimming pools are accessible with ramps, accessible toilets and community notice boards.
AquaFit (Hi & Lo)
We offer two classes in the Main Pool, shallow end, that are suitable for the active older adult. This pool is heated to 28deg.
AquaMove
AquaMove is a our specialist class which is seen as a good starting point for those who are beginning their AquaFit journey or returning to exercise after injury, accident or surgery. This class offers a safe environment in the warm Programmes Pool (heated to 32deg.) to exercise with a focus on technique, posture, and alignment.
AquaEase
AquaEase is designed for adults with mobility issues and joint pain, such as arthritis. Taught in small groups (8 maximum), this class provides more focus on the needs of individuals in a safe environment with gentle movements and stretching exercises in the warmer water of the Programmes Pool (32deg.).
