Age Concern Kapiti Coast
A hub of trusted information, support and advocacy that enable older people in Kapiti to have real choices. Age Concern Kapiti was founded in 1990, and is one of 35 Age Concerns around the country, Age Concern New Zealand is our national body.
Room 16, Kapiti Impact Hub, 6 Tongariro Street, Paraparaumu :
Phone: 04 298 8879 or 0800 65 2 105 – Press 5 (lower North Island) Press 3 (Kapiti) and you come directly to our office phone.
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Cameo Pop In Centre Waikanae
A place where people can pop in for a cuppa while waiting for the bus or train, have a chat with old and new friends, or join one of the groups that meet regularly in our rooms.
- Come and learn French with us on Monday mornings at 11.00am
- We talk about all things literary in “Let’s Share Words” on Tuesdays at 1.00pm
- We have Rummikub on Wednesdays at 1.00pm
- A Musical Jam session on Thursdays at 1.00pm
- Even Line Dancing – hilarious – on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month
We are open: Monday to Friday 11.00am to 2.00pm
Where: Shop 5, Mahara Place, Waikanae
For more information phone: 04 904 1779 or 027 599 9823 email: suelusk@outlook.com
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Kapiti Floral Art Club
Members enjoy a chat, speakers and create flower arrangements. Monthly meetings 4th Friday of each month 12 noon, Waikanae Memorial Hall, Pehi Kupa Street, Waikanae.
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Waikanae Arts and Crafts Society
Where local artists and crafters come to create, learn and teach each other.
Where: 27 Elizabeth Street, Waikanae
For more information regarding time and activities.
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Kapiti Floral Art Club
Members enjoy a chat, speakers and create flower arrangements.
When: Monthly meetings 4th Friday of each month 12 noon,
Where: Waikanae Memorial Hall, Pehi Kupa Street, Waikanae.
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Darts
Social darts group meets at Waikanae Bowling Club, 354 – 356 Te Moana Road, Waikanae
When: Wednesday evening – throughout the year at 6.30pm.
For more information and enquiries:
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Mah-Jong
Where: Waikanae Bowling Club, 356 Te Moana Road, Waikanae
When: May to September Thursday afternoons 1.00pm start.
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Kapiti Camellia Society
Meet with other keen gardeners, learn more about growing and caring for Camellias and other flowers and plants. Afternoon tea and a sales table.
Where: Presbyterian Church Hall, 43 Ngaio Road, Waikanae
When: First Monday of the month 2.00 to 4.00pm
For more information:
https://www.nzcamelliasociety.co.nz/branches/kapiti
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Waikanae Combined Garden Group
Gardeners range from experts to new gardeners.
When: Monthly meetings 1st Thursday of each month at 10.00am
Where: Waikanae Community Hall, Utauta Street, Waikanae
Contact: Secretary, Linda Todd 027 528 6606
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Friends of the Waikanae River
A voluntary group who grow, plant and maintain ecologically sourced native plants for the Waikanae River corridor.
When: Monday each week 9.00 to 11.30am
Where: Meet at the nursery off Nimmo Avenue East, Waikanae
Volunteers always welcome, just turn up or contact Jo Fellows (Secretary) on – 022 083 1550
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Waikanae Garden Circle
Members enjoy a table of interest, sales table, speaker and more.
When: Monthly meetings 4th Friday of each month 10.00am till 12 noon
Where: Waikanae Community Hall, Utauta Street, Waikanae.
Contact: Call 04 905 0981
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Kapiti Genealogy
Daytime Meeting
When: 4th Wednesday of the month 1.30pm for 2.00pm start
Where: Waikanae Baptist Church Cafe, 286 Te Moana Road, Waikanae
(Please check our website for any changes in meeting dates)
Contact 04 905 3000
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Kapiti Coast U3A (University of the 3rd Age)
Kapiti 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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Waikanae Combined Probus Club
When: 2nd Tuesday each month at 10am
Whert: Waikanae Community Hall, Urauta Street, Waikanae
For more information: website https://www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/waikanaecombined
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Waikanae Knitting Group
Bring your knitting, buy a coffee and have a chat.
Where: Olive Grove Café, Mahara Place, Waikanae
When: Wednesdays 9.30am to 11.30am
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Waikanae Millennium Rebus Club
The purpose of the club is to provide opportunities for members to experience companionship, intellectual stimulus and enjoyable activities. Membership is open to any residents (men or women) who are interested in joining us…
When: 1st Tuesday of month at 2.00pm
Where: Waikanae Community Hall, Utauta Street, Waikanae
Contact: David Goggin 04 905 8505 or Don Noble 04 904 8552
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Kapiti Coast Museum Waikanae
The Kapiti Coast Museum collects, preserves, displays and gives access to the public material and information relating to the natural, social and cultural heritage of the Kapiti Coast district.
Where: 9 Elizabeth Street, Waikanae
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1.00 to 4.00 pm
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MenzShed Kapiti
MenzShed Kapiti
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: Secretary Peter Rendall 021 209 3801 Email : peter.rendall@gmail.com
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Kapiti Joggers & Walkers
Meets every Sunday 8.00am at different locations
Contacts Roger or Pam Childs Tel 04 902 154 or email: kapitijoggersandwalkers@gmail.com
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Kapiti Thursday Walkers
An informal group, who walk every week (wet or fine). Walks are confined to the Kapiti 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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Waikanae Bowling Club
Where: 354 to 356 Te Moana Road, Waikanae
We welcome any enquiries from men and women who are interested to learn more about the great game of bowls and the Waikanae Bowling Club in particular. We offer an envied bowling environment…
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Waikanae Croquet Club
Club reopens Saturday, 29 August 2020 (currently closed for winter)
Come and learn to play this enjoyable and challenging fun sport.
Where: Waikanae Park, Park Avenue, Waikanae
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New Zealand Federation of Women’s Institutes
Kapiti Region
Reikorangi Waikanae Paraparaumu Otaki
For further information: Website
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Kapiti Coast Grey Power Association
Free quarterly magazine, public meetings every third month.
Contact: 04 902 5680
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Waikanae Library
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SeniorNet Kapiti Inc
Where: 200 Matai Road, Raumati Beach
Contact: 04 299 0754 Website
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Paraparaumu Citizens Advice Bureau
Open: Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 11:20am – 1:40pm
Where 1st Floor, Coastlands Shoppingtown
Paraparaumu
Phone 04 298 4944
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Kapiti BEST
Get up to date information/advocacy on Work and Income benefits.
When: Monthly clinics 1st Monday of each month
Where: CAB, 1st Floor, Coastlands Shopping Centre, Paraparaumu
Contact: CAB offices 04 298 4944
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Life Without a Car
These courses run by Age Concern Kapiti provide helpful information for older people adjusting to life without a car.
Watch for dates and details about these courses.
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Free Courses
Staying Safe: refresher driving courses for the older driver
In association with Waka Kotahi (NZTA), Age Concern Kapiti is delivering refresher driving courses for older drivers. All course materials and handbooks are provided.
When:
Monday, 30 May, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Thursday, 9 June, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Thursday, 23 June, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Thursday, 14 July, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Thursday, 28 July, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Kapiti Impact Hub, 6 Tongariro Street, Paraparaumu
Light refreshments are provided, please bring your own lunch.
To reserve a place phone: Age Concern Kapiti – 04 298 8879 or 0800 65 2 105 – Press 5 (lower North Island) Press 3 (Kapiti) and you come directly to our office phone. Bookings are essential
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Steady As You Go (SAYGo)
The SAYGo falls prevention classes run by Age Concern Kapiti have now recommenced.
A new Paraparaumu class is planned to start:
When: Friday, 6 May 2022 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Where: Kapiti Impact Hub, 6 Tongariro Street, Paraparaumu
For more information please contact Age Concern Kapiti – 04 298 8879 or 0800 65 2 105 – Press 5 (lower North Island) Press 3 (Kapiti) and you come directly to our office phone. Bookings are essential
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