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SPRING 2021 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
www.ageconcern.org.nz
Age Concern Horowhenua | Kapiti | Manawatu
He Manaakitanga Kaumātua
Horowhenua | Kapiti
Palmerston North and Districts
Serving the needs of older people
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Personal and economical transport
Contact Information Contact Information Mid Central District Health with extra help
Age Concern Horowhenua Age Concern Palmerston Board COVID Vaccination - Total Mobility (TM) accepted
Phone: (06) 367 2181
North & Districts Programme Call Freedom Drivers for medical, business and
Email: admin@ageconcernhoro.co.nz Phone: (06) 355 2832 If you live in the Mid Central District, which personal appointments or assistance with shopping.
Address: 14 Durham Street, Levin 5510 Email: marian.dean@ageconcernpn.org.nz includes Palmerston North, Manawatū, How about a drive with a stop for morning or
Address: 51 Waldegrave Street, Horowhenua, Ōtaki or Tararua, and you fit afternoon tea for yourself and a couple of friends?
OFFICE HOURS Palmerston North 4410 into Group 1, 2, or 3, you may have already
9.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday “We bring our friendly service to your door and we
been contacted by either your health provider will provide extra help at either end of the journey as
OFFICE HOURS
STAFF or the MidCentral DHB to book your vaccine needed. For medical appointments we make sure
8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday
Manager: Catherine McAuliffe appointment. you get to the right place and will wait if necessary
Elder Abuse Response Service: Robyn Baker STAFF If you haven’t been contacted, please call the or pick you up after the appointment. Travelling with
Accredited Visiting Service: Manager: Marian Dean COVID Vaccination Healthline on 0800 28 29 26 Freedom is like travelling with friends or family. You
Robyn Baker & Charlene Lyttle (8am to 8pm, 7 days) to book your vaccine. build a relationship with a driver you get to know and
Elder Abuse Response Service Social
Workers: Amey Jenkins & Klara Salisbury Alternatively, you can call 0800 MDHB VAX trust.”
BOARD MEMBERS (0800 6342 829) and we can help you book your
Chairperson: Stewart Thompson Service is personalised and Freedom prices are
Social Connection Coordinator: appointment. comparable to (and often less) than a standard taxi.
Vice Chairperson: Anne Rogers Fern Brooking
Secretary: Mike Elliot To book via email, please email We take Total Mobility cards (TM) and are
Treasurer: Vicky Prouting covacc@midcentraldhb.govt.nz. ACC Registered Vendors.
BOARD MEMBERS Please note: all vaccinations are by
Committee: Deborah Campbell, Peter Dyer, Christina Brenton (Chair) Call Lindsey directly now on 04 298 3184 or
Carol Dyer appointment only. 021 355 142 for more information or to get a quote.
Jeff Rayner (Finance)
Joan Chettleburgh, Tracy Lynn, Paul Reiger,
Ron Rowe, Audrey Jarvis. Fantas c Kapi Business
Contact Information Opportunity (franchise re-sale)
Love the idea of a
Age Concern Kapiti Disclaimer: The views expressed in this newsletter are not community focussed
Phone: (04) 298 8879 necessarily those of Age Concern HKM. The inclusion or local business but don’t
exclusion of any product does not mean that the publisher want to start from
Email: admin@ageconcernkapiti.co.nz or Age Concern advocates or rejects its use.
Address: Level 1, Coastlands Mall, scratch? This could be
Rimu Road, Paraparaumu 5032 for you.
Enliven creates elder-centred communities
OFFICE HOURS where individuals are recognised and valued Freedom Drivers Kapi is offered for sale with
9.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Thursday – a place where everyone can enjoy exis ng clients and income to get you off to a good
companionship, meaningful activity and fun. start. There is plenty of scope for further growth.
9.00am - 1.00pm Friday
Freedom Drivers is a community
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE • Coombrae Home and Village, Feilding oriented, flexible lifestyle business.
Chairperson - Roger Booth • Willard Home, Palmerston North If you enjoy driving and are kind,
Millvale Lodge Lindale offers a homely environment • Brightwater Home and Village, Palmerston North
Secretary - Bev Chappell caring good communicator who
in a peaceful rural setting with lovely gardens.
Treasurer - Graeme Joyes • Reevedon Home and Village, Levin loves helping people this could be
Each person is supported to • Levin Home for War Veterans, Levin the perfect business for you.
Committee - Linda Benson, Fay Doyle,
experience each moment richly. • Kapiti Day Programme, Paraparaumu
Rama Rewi, Sonya Sloan, Jill Stansfield, Call Lindsey Go for a friendly chat
Jane Yoong CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA retirement villages rest home hospital dementia
04 298-3184 or 021 355 142
STAFF & HOSPITAL CARE short term respite health recovery day programmes kapi @freedomdrivers.co.nz
Manager: Susan Church 91 Main Road North, Lindale, Paraparaumu
AVS and Health Promotion Coordinator: Please contact us on (04) 297 0059 Free phone 0508 ENLIVEN or visit
Alison Miller
www.millvalelindale.co.nz www.enlivencentral.org.nz companion driving www.freedomdrivers.co.nz
Editorial supplied by Freedom Drivers
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Sgt. Gary McKernon from Dannevirke police. Gary that venue was no longer available due to COVID
News from Age Concern New Zealand is an ex traffic officer who shared his knowledge of
Tararua roads whilst presenting the section on the
she found a new venue for the group and made all
the arrangements for the group to move to it. We
Palmerston North & Districts Branch Inc road code. Thank you to Lynne Ellingham-Boyd, the couldn’t run these classes without the volunteer Peer
staff, and volunteers at the Elske Centre and to Gary Leaders, so thanks to all of you.
We are so lucky in New Zealand to have good library out of library services. She gave a very interesting for making this workshop possible. We are always grateful to our funders. We thank
services. They have great selections of books, have talk without mentioning books at all, talking about Chorus and Age Concern New Zealand for the two
mobile libraries in many areas and in some places Library services that most participants were unaware Samsung Tablets we were grifted earlier this year.
even offer a service to select books and drop them of, as well as giving us an insight into Palmerston
off for people who cannot travel to the library. North’s history. Thank you, Virginia, for sharing your
Many libraries offer much more than a book loans. knowledge with us.
I particularly like the new one in Foxton which is in
Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, the Foxton Community
Hub. Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom came about through
partnership between the Horowhenua District Council Staying Safe workshop at the Elske Centre
and two Trusts representing local iwi Māori and the in Dannevirke.
national Dutch community. It combines the library, We nominated Eleanor
and Council services with galleries dedicated to Ranson to receive an
the three partners. I enjoyed looking through the award at the Volunteer
Piriharakeke Generation Inspiration Centre as well Central, Volunteer
as the Oranjehof Dutch Connection Centre when I Virginia Warbrick presenting “Ten Top Tips : Recognition Awards in
visited. Palmerston North Library” at Tea and Talks June. Eleanor is one
Libraries are great repositories of knowledge, both of the Peer Leaders
In June it was Age Concern Palmerston North and of our Steady as You
through the resources they hold and the staff and
Districts turn to share information at the library. Go exercise classes. Fern Brooking and Amey Jenkins with the Samsung
volunteers who work there. Age Concern Palmerston
We had an information stand at the central library Eleanor volunteered at a Tablets , Age Concern Palmrerston North and Districts
North and Districts has been grateful to the support
on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, giving out Steady as You Go group received from Chorus and Age Concern New Zealand.
of Palmerston North City library staff recently.
pamphlets and talking with people who wanted to at the library. When
Our 6-week Digital Inclusion programme is run by
know more. We were grateful to the support of Rose, Thank you to all who support Age Concern
Jocelyn and Daniel, the two Digital Inclusion Officers. Eleanor Ranson at the Volunteer Recognition
Potaka and Leigh from Te Whanau O Ringatoi, an art Palmerston North and Districts. We couldn’t operate
The last session is on 5th September. We thank awards with the Chair of Age Concern Palmerston
workshop, for assisting us with our stand. without your support.
Daniel, Jocelyn, and Waka for running such a good North and Districts, Christina Brenton (left) and
programme. Potaka and Rose Social Connection Coordinator Fern Brooking (right). Marian Dean
from Te Whanau
O Ringatoi
(front row)
supporting Amey,
Klara and Fern
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• Same day denture repairs
(standing) from • Relining of existing dentures
Age Concern • Partial Dentures
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• Custom made mouthguards for all sports
and Districts
• Professional Denture Cleaning Service
Jocelyn and Daniel from Palmerston North City on World Elder
Abuse Awareness • All NEW work guaranteed, book your FREE consultation now
Library presenting “Digital Inclusion” at
Day • Free WINZ and Insurance Quotes. We accept Community
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Services Card & Grey Power
Virginia Warbrick, another staff member at the I was pleased to be invited by the Elske Centre, 151 Heretaunga Street
library, was the: first speaker at Tea and Talks in July.
She gave a talk entitled “Ten Top Tips Palmerston
Anglican Care Waipawa to deliver a Staying Safe
workshop there in July. Thirteen people attended and Phone 06 355 0022 Palmerston North
Email: bdladmin@inspire.net.nz
North Library” about how people can get the best we had great support from the Elske Centre and from
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156585 MainPark
Central Street, Palmerston
Drive, Henderson,North
Auckland
Private placement opportunity - only available to qualified investors
Latest Commercial Investment
6%
We were delighted to host our Annual Investor
Meetings in August at the Takapuna Boating Club,
Opportunity from DABS where we provided our investors with an update on
the performance of each property. The highlight of Projected return per
DABS Consulting Ltd is a boutique commercial
the evening event was our guest speaker, well known annum pre-tax*
property investment company that was established
Economist Tony Alexander, who shared his current
almost seven years ago. Back then, it was recognised
thinking on the underlying trends in the economy as
there was a need for a niche commercial property
restrictions ease and global economies start to fully
syndication business to support the needs of the
reopen.
community. Property syndication provides investors
a solution for those who want to own commercial
property, but do not have the means or risk appetite
to purchase a commercial property on their own.
Each property syndicate is set up as a Limited
Partnership allowing investors to own a portion of
a commercial property together with other high net
worth investors and enjoy the benefits of a monthly
distribution of the rent received.
We are now well into the second half of 2021 and our
Depending on the commercial property, our monthly
company strategy when we started out to invest in
distributions range between 6% and 9% per annum
on the invested amount (before tax). This compares
core locations, quality buildings with well performing
tenants remains the same today as it was then. Lara
585 Main Street, Palmerston North
favourably against what can be achieved through
Weaver, General Manager at DABS commented,
fixed term deposits or government bonds. With the ▪ Two level office and showroom ▪ Tenant Enable New Zealand is a
“Capital values remain strong for good quality stock
recent changes in the treatment of interest on loan building division of the Mid Central D.H.B
and securing new properties will remain highly
deductions and the bright-line test for residential ▪ Large Freehold land area providing disability services to Ministry
competitive. However, through our relationships and
properties, commercial property investment is of Health, ACC and other D.H.B’s
off market introductions we will continue to source 1,507sqm
proving to be a popular alternative. These new rules ▪ Government funded
quality assets and as part of our purchasing process, ▪ Net Rental income $419,736 per
do not apply to commercial property. An annual ▪ New Zealand’s largest
undertake a thorough due diligence process.” annum + GST and Outgoings
distribution paid monthly, plus a potential capital supplier of disability
return provides our investors with an attractive total Our latest offering is 585 Main Street, Palmerston ▪ Located in Palmerston North’s Health
equipment and modifications
return. North. If you are interested in this property syndicate Precinct
or future syndicates, please register your interest on ▪ Established in 1974
The first DABS syndicated property was established
our web site or contact DABS directly.
at Omega Street, Albany in 2015 with ten partners
each providing an equity investment ranging For further information please contact: To register your expression of interest and receive a copy of the Informa on Memorandum please contact:
between $140,000 and $1,500,000. Further Lara Weaver | General Manager
Brian Caldwell Lara Weaver
acquisitions have continued since 2015, on average e. lara@dabsconsulting.nz
Director General Manager
two commercial acquisitions each year. There are m. 021 230 5989
currently 12 commercial syndicated properties M +64 27 481 5505 M +64 21 230 5989
www.dabsconsulting.nz
spread across Auckland E brian@dabsconsul ng.nz E lara@dabsconsul ng.nz
and Palmerston North www.dabsconsul ng.nz
with a total portfolio of
circa $180 million. *The basis for the projected return is set out in the Informa on Memorandum and is not a guaranteed rate of return.
This offer is only open to people that are exempt and meet certain other eligibility criteria under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and related legisla on
("FMCA"). Investors will need to demonstrate their eligibility by providing a suitable Investor Cer ficate or Investor Confi rma on form as required by DABS
Consul ng Limited and to comply with the FMCA. If you are inves ng more than $750,000 but do not meet any other eligibility or exemp on criteria, then you
should pay careful a�en on to the following warning:
Warning The law normally requires people who offer financial products to give informa on to investors before they invest. This requires those offering financial
products to have disclosed informa on that is important for investors to make an informed decision. The usual rules do not apply to this offer because there is an
exclusion for offers where the amount invested upfront by the investor (plus any other investments the investor has already m ade in the financial products) is
$750,000 or more. As a result of this exclusion, you may not receive a complete and balanced set of informa on. You will also have fewer other legal protec ons fo r
pictured above from left to right: Brian Caldwell (Director), Sean Parsons (Director), this investment. Investments of this kind are not suitable for retail investors. Ask ques ons, read all documents carefully, and seek independent financial advice
Lara Weaver (General Manager), Tony Alexander (Economist), Alan Hall (Director) before commi�ng yourself.
editorial supplied by DABS Consulting Ltd
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Rates Accredited Visiting Service
Afternoon Tea Dance Rebates Age Concern Palmerston North and Districts
28th September A rates rebate
is a partial
An important service Age Concern Palmerston
North and Districts provides is The Accredited
for International Day refund for
people who
Visiting Service. We have noticed that as our
clients get a little older, they can become socially
of Older Persons pay rates to the
council. This
isolated. This can be for many reasons often
related to health conditions. The older person When supporting the advertisers within this
rebate is claimed by making an application to your no longer goes to their monthly social gathering, magazine PLEASE DO LET THEM KNOW.
International Day of Older Persons is recognised local council who issue your rates bill. or maybe their dearest friends die and going Their continuation enables our newsletter to
on 1st October. It is a time to celebrate older
To claim a Rates Rebate you must be: out loses its appeal. Often, clients tell me they
people and all that they contribute to our be provided free of charge - they need to know
• the person who pays the rates on the property would just like someone who has time to have a
communities. where you found them and that the advertising is
that’s your home cuppa and a chat with them. Could this be you? working for them too.
Age Concern Palmerston North and Districts • living in your home
You can help us by becoming a Volunteer
Thanks
will be celebrating by hosting an Afternoon Tea • listed as the ratepayer in the council’s Rating
Dance on 28/9/21 from 1.30 pm to 4 pm at the Information Database (RID). This database has all Visitor, one of a team, who will visit a lonely Rates rebate increases from 1st July 2021
Senior Citizens Hall, 309 Main St, Palmerston the information about rates and ratepayers for person each week for an hour. Volunteers are Rates rebates increased from 1st July and the
North. every property in your council’s area. provided with on-going training and support and maximum income threshold income for claiming
You cannot apply if: the opportunity to come together quarterly for the rebate has also risen too:
Entry is by free ticket available from
• your property is mainly used for commercial afternoon tea and to hear a speaker related to
Age Concern phone 06 355 2832. activities, for example farming or business their role. You will be introduced to the person
• The maximum annual rebate increases
• your property is a rental property or holiday home. from $655 to $665.
Once again music will be provided selected for you. There is not much paperwork, • The income threshold rose $26,150
by Ian Farmer. If you live in a Retirement Village: just record each time you visit. If you would like to $26,510.
Most retirement village residents, including people to pursue this activity please contact the office,
who live under a licence to occupy agreement, can on 06 355 2832 or email fern at To find out more about the Rates Rebate Scheme
apply for a rates rebate. contact your council
fern.brooking@ageconcernpn.org.nz.
If your name is not on the rates bill
You may still be able to apply if your name is not on
the rates bill, for example if you live in an owner-
We are looking for volunteers in Palmerston
North and Feilding. Tea and Talks
occupier flat, such as a company share flat or These are an opportunity for older people to
apartment. There is an extra step in the application come together for afternoon tea, socialise
process. together, and listen to a guest speaker on a topic
of interest.
If you own more than 1 property
If you own more than 1 property, you cannot claim for Venue: Age Concern, 51, Waldegrave Street,
other properties even if they’re in a different council Palmerston North
area. Dates: Tuesday 31st August
If you live in a trust owned property Tuesday 21st September
You need to be a named trustee and also listed in Tuesday 26th October
the council’s Rating Information Database (RID) to Tuesday 30th November
be able to apply.
We provide transport for those who would
For more information go to the NZ government otherwise be unable to come. If you would like
website: to participate please phone the Age Concern
https://www.govt.nz/browse/housing-and-property/ Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Palmerston North and Districts office on
getting-help-with-housing/getting-a-rates-rebate/ ‘Til your good is better 06 355 2832 and we will put your name down
what-is-a-rates-rebate/ and take your contact details.
and your better is best.
Or phone your local council.
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FREE Living Life without a Car FREE Refresher Driver Workshops for older drivers: Staying Safe
Staying Safe is four-hours of classroom-based
sessions learning and is interactive, answering any questions
you might have.
Age Concern Palmerston Staying Safe is a driving course for seniors. Everyone
North and Districts who attends will have a workbook to take away.
SuperGold card holders and Maori or Pasifika drivers
STEADY AS YOU GO© over 60 are eligible.
Falls prevention exercise for Course Timetable:
strength and balance. Workshops will be run on the following days:
Steady as You Go is an exercise Wednesday 6th October, Age Concern,
Have you kept up with changes to the road code and
programme recognised by the 51 Waldegrave St., Palmerston North 9.30 am
road rules? How do you feel when road layouts are
Ministry of Health and ACC as
altered? Do you feel confident driving other people?
great for improving muscle strength and balance
particularly in legs and making people at less risk Age Concern Palmerston North and Districts together To book your spot phone
of falling. It is good for people who may have not with Waka Kotahi (New Zealand Transport Agency)
done exercise for a while or who have had falls or and the NZ Police is holding free refresher driving us on 06 355 2832
who may be at risk of falling. The initial exercises courses for older drivers in Palmerston North and Want to learn as a group? You can request larger
Manawatu Districts.
are seated, then moving to standing and walking
exercises. Entry to all classes is by a $2 donation.
What are your plans for when The theory-based programme, called ‘Staying Safe’,
bookings of around 15-20 people.
There are places available in the following you can no longer drive? is designed to enhance your knowledge, assess your
Palmerston North Groups: current driving behaviour, and build confidence.
• Rangiora Community Centre,
How will you get out and about and
102 Rangiora Ave, Roslyn. remain socially active? Application for Membership
Wednesdays, 10.30am-11.30am Age Concern NZ Palmerston North & Districts Branch Inc.
To find out how you can get around and stay socially
• Palmerston North Central Library, connected without driving a car join us at one of our Mr / Mrs/ Miss / Ms
1st Floor, Tuesdays, 11am-12pm free 2-hour workshops. You are welcome to bring Name(s):
• Awapuni Community Centre, friends along with you and we provide a delicious
22, Newbury St, Awapuni, Address:
morning or afternoon tea for you to enjoy.
Thursdays 9.30am-10.30am Telephone:
• Ashhurst group, Sessions are planned for the Email:
131, Cambridge St., Ashhurst,
Thursdays 11am-12pm
following dates: Membership Fee from 1st March 2021 to 30th June 2022
For more information phone the office on Wednesday 25th August, Age Concern, Individual $20 Couple $30 Corporate $100
06 355 2832 51 Waldegrave St., Palmerston North Donation:
10am to 12 noon
Age Concern Palmerston North and Wednesday 20th October, Age Concern, How to pay:
Districts is a charity CC57368 51 Waldegrave St., Palmerston North Internet Banking - You can pay the membership fee directly into our bank account
Help us to make 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm Account number 03 1522 0158520 000 (Age Concern New Zealand Palmerston North & Districts Branch Inc.)
a difference Please add your name as reference and post or email this completed form to us at the address below.
Age Concern Palmerston North and Districts is also
Please donate to Age Concern happy to present Life Without A Car to groups. If
How would you like to receive the newsletter and other information? Post Email (please circle one).
Palmerston North & Districts. you would like someone to come along and give a
presentation at your meeting phone the Age Concern Post form to: Age Concern NZ Palmerston North & Districts Branch Inc., P.O. Box 5063, Palmerston North 4441.
Thank you for supporting For more information please phone Age Concern on (06) 355 2832 or email marian.dean@ageconcernpn.org.nz
office.
the work we do. You really do help to make a
difference with your generous donation. Phone 06 355 2832 to find out more or to book a THANK YOU for supporting the work we do. Donations of $5.00 and over are eligible for a tax credit under
Bank account number 03 1522 0158520 000 place. the terms of Section LD1 Of the Income Tax Act 2007.
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News from Age Concern Horowhenua Community Computer Space! and basic programs, we have set-up a free printing
and photocopying facility for users so they can keep
any work they create or have the freedom to print
The long, grey winter is ending, which means Spring new exercise class, catch up with friends for lunch or documents.
is right around the corner! Which means bursts with simply enjoy a walk on the beach barefoot.
new life with lambs being born, the colourful flowers In July we ran bank sessions, where all major banks
The beauty of this season brings happiness and joy held a session each at Age Concern Horowhenua and
bloom and the fresh, happy atmosphere makes this
all around. It makes our minds creative and gives provided information on their banking and payment
an inspiring time of year.
energy to the body to start work on all those projects options now that cheques are gone, they also
Having taken the Winter to rest and imagine all the with full of confidence, and nothing ever seems to answered any other questions that the participants
possibilities that Spring may bring, you are now ready feel impossible in Spring. had… And there were some tough ones! We had
to leap forth – feeling full of drive and energy to Over the past month we have been hard at work a great response to these sessions, and we look
start all those new projects! Whether you’re clearing Catherine McAuliffe | Manager creating our brand-new free Community Computer forward to offering more sessions on the tech topics
the gutters, starting the garden, or going through Space! This is just one element of our ‘Tech Savvy that will help our community become ‘Tech Savvy
all those old clothes – Spring is about taking action Hi everyone, My name’s Seniors’ program that will be running throughout this Seniors’.
after winter’s hibernation. Charlene and I’m thrilled year and include a variety of mini workshops on basic
The nights get shorter, and the days get longer. The
to introduce myself as computer, iPhone and Android skills. But we are also TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME
the new AVS Support keen to teach what people want to learn – where The Total Mobility Scheme is jointly funded by
temperatures become more pleasant, and we find
Worker with Age Concern there is a need, we will find someone to teach it! Horizons Regional Council and NZ Transport
ourselves outside enjoying the fresh air and soaking
Horowhenua. Agency and helps people with mobility constraints
up the Vitamin D the extra sunlight provides, instead This space has been made safe and secure for all
of being bundled up inside with the heater cranking To put it plainly, I really users with restricted access, privacy boards between access subsidised door-to-door transport through
to keep warm! enjoy people! Having the two computers, secure WIFI connections and approved transport providers based in the
worked within various special software that deletes everything after Horowhenua.
If you’re feeling a little blue after the chills of Winter,
people focused roles use—security and user safety was paramount when Age Concern Horowhenua can provide FREE (in
then the sun is the best remedy! Studies have proven
throughout my career, I’m excited to bring my developing this space. office or home) assessments to determine your
that exposure to sunlight can increase the amount of
knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm to the team. eligibility to receive a Total Mobility Card.
serotonin in the brain which can result in you feeling Having this space available to our older community
Many of you will know me from Bay Audiology If you still drive but may not always feel confident
happier and can even help you sleep better! Plus, gives a fantastic opportunity to those who may want
Levin, as the friendly face behind the counter (at night etc…), then you may still be eligible!
you’ll be able to enjoy the stunning array of colour in to practice after attending the workshops, or those
managing appointments (or out the back
many yards and parks as the flowers begin to bloom who want to use a computer but don’t have one of Please contact Age Concern Horowhenua on
repairing hearing aids)
and trees ‘wake up’ from their dormant state, to their own at home. We have trained staff who can (06) 367 2181 or admin@ageconcernhoro.co.nz
display vibrant blooms every colour of the rainbow! I have a strong interest in making a difference in offer assistance on how to do things, there are quick if you have any questions about the Total Mobility
people’s lives and those of you at Bay Audiology reference guides available about surfing the internet Scheme or to arrange your assessment.
“Despite the forecast. Live like its Spring” I’ve mentioned this role to seem as excited about
- Lilly Pulitzer me taking up the position as I am!
Many of us suffer with allergies, which can make I am delighted to have the opportunity to get to
Spring – a not so enjoyable season… But just know you all and further connect with the older
because the winter months are over doesn’t mean people in our fabulous community.
your immune system should get left to defend itself.
Did you know that garlic and vitamin C are excellent Charlene | AVS Support Worker
for strengthening the immune system, but also help Looking after you, your family
slow down the release of histamine? This could help and the small print.
Call us to arrange your free
bring some relief from seasonal allergies and keep
pre-planning meeting, or visit
your immune system in tip top condition at the same our webite for our online P 06 368 9239
time. E info@cslaw.co.nz
Kindness is Free;
pre-planning form
So, are you prepared to take advantage of spring’s
boundless energy? Sometimes “spring fever” fills you 28 Queen Street, Levin
with such vigour that you don’t know what to do with
yourself. It is a great time to begin attending that
Lets pass it on. cslaw.co.nz
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MiLife Rosewood Park personal Facebook page, and she was astounded We have partnered with We are Levin’s only
with the response. Linda received over 200 amazing locally owned and
- Knitters with a mission! comments and likes with wonderful heart-warming operated audiology
Our wonderful knitters messages about our lovely MiLife knitter’s work. to bring you… clinic with a full time
at Rosewood Park Some even commented they have received little hats MNZAS Audiologist,
have been knitting for from previous donations from the maternity ward ‘SILVER SNEAKERS’ and we are delighted
various charities over when having their babies. It was so nice for Linda to to partner with Age
There are countless studies that prove the health
recent years. be able to share these comments with the knitting Concern Horowhenua
benefits associated with exercise, and it becomes
group and for them to see the positive impact they to bring the best hearing solutions to you!
They started with more important as we age! Regular physical exercise
were having of playing it forward. Kamea Lessoway, Audiologist MNZAS and director
knitting for the wildlife helps improve mental and physical health, both of
affected by the Australian bush fires. This led onto We have had generous donations of wool from that which will help you maintain your independence as of Levin Audiology. Kamea lives locally and holds a
the group knitting for Middlemore Hospital and the post so the ladies can continue their project of you age. Masters of Audiology with Distinction from University
Knit World project. This involved knitting for prem knitting for other charities and organizations in need. of Canterbury and is a full member of the New
We are excited to offer you low impact gym-based
babies and children. We have so many residents within our MiLife villages Zealand Audiological Society. She has over 25 years’
classes, with help from our pals at 24/7 Fitness
doing great things for others and it’s so nice when experience working with audio technology, including
Their latest creations were just that little more Levin! These classes are taken by a knowledgeable
they are acknowledged. nearly 10 years since starting audiology. Her love
special as the group decided this time that they qualified instructor and specially tailored for people
of good quality sound informs her passion for
would donate their lovely pieces to the Arohanui We would gratefully accept donations of wool and over 60, and include a mix of functional strength, programming hearing aids to sound as good as they
Hospice where Linda the Village Managers father buttons to enable the ladies to continue their great fitness, balance, and mobility movements to help you can. Her NZ-based audiological research is published
had been recently so well cared for. Linda was very work. Age Concern Horowhenua is happy to collect maintain an active lifestyle! in the International Journal of Audiology. She aims
proud and touched by what the group had achieved and deliver any donations to Rosewood Park for the LIVE STRONGER … LIVE LONGER for excellence in all she does for her patients/clients.
and posted a picture of the beautiful creations on her ‘Knitters on Mission’ project. She also loves good quality food, coffee and wine –
Our ‘Silver Sneakers’ exercise classes are fun group-
just throwing that out there! She also unreservedly
based classes for all fitness levels, so bring a friend
loves your ears and cares about optimising your
STEADY AS and have a laugh while achieving your fitness goals!
Numbers are limited for these classes to ensure
hearing.
Karyn Jamieson, lead administrative superstar and
YOU GO© maximum benefit for participants, so registrations
are essential. You do not have to have a membership
all-around fantastic person. Karyn has extensive
experience serving the Levin community in allied
with 24/7 Fitness to attend these classes, and the
• Falls are the most health and medical practices locally. She genuinely
cost is just $2 per class! So, what are you waiting
common cause of injury cares about the people in her community and lives
SAYGo Improves: for? Give us a call today to sign up. locally with her family, who have connections with
in older people.
• Falls can lead to a When: Wednesday’s at 11.30am from Horowhenua spanning many decades. She volunteers
• Balance & Leg Strength
significant loss of Where: 24/7 Fitness Levin her spare time helping out with local education and
• Flexibility
mobility and quality of • General Fitness &
– 532 Queen Street, Levin community organisations. She loves good coffee…
life. Wellbeing Cost: $2 per class but doesn’t like being photographed or writing
• One third of people over Age Concern Horowhenua are offering FREE first paragraphs about herself.
the age of 65 fall each It’s also a great way to have
classes to the first 20 people You can come to us (if eligible, of course!) for:
year! fun & meet new people!
to sign up! ACC hearing services
• Falls in older people are Levin Classes: Age Concern Horowhenua – 14 Durham
Age Concern Horowhenua is Hearing aids
usually associated with Street, Levin.
currently running three Ministry of Health Hearing Aid Subsidy
weakened leg muscles When: Monday 11am, Tuesday 11am & Thursday 1.30pm
established classes, with Adult Diagnostic Hearing Tests
and poor balance. beginner classes starting in
Foxton Class: Te Awahou Masonic Village - 79 Main Second opinions
• Falls do not have to be a Street Foxton. Foxton in August 2021 and
‘natural part of ageing’
Ministry of Health Hearing Aid Funding
When: Starting October 2021 Levin Early 2022. Veterans Affairs New Zealand
& are DEFINETLY
preventable! For more information or to register, please contact us on Tinnitus counselling
REGISTRATIONS ESESSENTAIL!
(06) 367 2181 or pop into the office and see us! Insurance hearing aid replacements
GP and ENT referrals where indicated
JOIN A SAYGO CLASS TODAY TO IMPROVE YOUR STRENGTH AND BALANCE AND HELP PREVENT FALLS! Work and Income NZ quotes
Hearing aid batteries and repairs
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EARS Update: Elder Abuse Annual Membership
AGE CONCERN HOROWHENUA INC.
Enrolment
Awareness Week Success NOTICE OF ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING Age Concern Horowhenua is a non-profit organisation
We specialise in that works for the rights and wellbeing of older
To be held at 2.00pm all areas of law people across the Horowhenua Region. What being
Wednesday 22nd September 2021 affecting older
people. a member of Age concern Horowhenua’s means:
Queen Street Chapel, 541 Queen Street, Levin
● You will receive a monthly newsletter, updating
AGENDA For a quote, or you on what is happening with Age Concern
Welcome Apologies to make an Horowhenua and around the community.
This was my first year as part of the Elder Abuse team appointment with
Speaker – Bernie Wanden Minutes 2020 AGM ● Early Bird Access on all Age Concern
at Age Concern Horowhenua to raise awareness in Minutes Special General Meeting 22 July
one of our legal
team, get in touch. Horowhenua’s workshops, presentations, and
our community about Elder Abuse. Chairpersons Report Treasurers Report courses.
Our Elder Abuse team were grateful to have an Election of Officers General Business ● FREE attendance to all workshops, presentations,
Phone - 06 368 8886
awesome table set up for us at the local mall and all Note: Office Holder Nomination forms are available Address - 27 Queen Street West, Levin and courses.
the local businesses that supported our awareness at the Age Concern Office. All nominations are to be Email - office@toddwhitehouse.co.nz ● Discounted SAYGo Classes - Just $1 per session!
day by gifting donations towards raffle baskets confirmed by 23rd August 2021, and any additions to ● A unique membership card - renewed each year.
and The Sponge Kitchen, who donated delicious agenda to be confirmed at Office by 17th September at
3pm. Membership type: (please circle)
cupcakes on the day to help raise funds for Elder
Abuse. $20 Single $30 Couple
Stewart Thompson | admin@ageconcernhoro.co.nz
What a positive day! I was joined by the whole Age 14 Durham Street, Levin Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms:
Go to www.facebook.com/
Concern Horowhenua team and Board, to help raise
groups/2268617196605712
awareness in our community, giving out over 250 Tea ‘n’ Talk Series or just search Age Concern Horowhenua
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ribbons! It was great getting to meet so many locals Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms:
Pencil in the last Wednesday of each month, keep an to follow us on Facebook.
and having impactful conversations. eye out for upcoming flyers and bring a friend along to
The lovely mall shop owners supported our team our informative social presentations!
with coffee, stopping by to say hi, and buying lots of Age Concern Horowhenua wishes to thank all our First Name Last Name
25th August: Scam Awareness: What to look out for to
raffle’s tickets. Many people gave generously on the prevent internet and email scams, safety options on how sponsors in 2021-2022 for making our work possible Address:
day, and we were able to raise a lot of funds to go to avoid them and options of what to do if you think you Home Phone:
towards Elder Abuse. may have been scammed. As well as how to identify and
respond to potential phone or door knocking scams. Mobile:
We would like to thank all our generous sponsors:
29th September: General Wellness: An opportunity to Email Address:
Super Minx, Levin New World, The Sock Factory,
meet with health providers including Levin Audiology,
Photo & Framed, Woodley’s Coffee, Kapinua, Levin Optometrist Bruce Little, the Health Hub and THINK Would you like to receive your
Jewellery, Sports World Levin, Clarks Clothing, Hauora on Holistic Wellness. newsletter via email: YES / NO
Horowhenua District Council, The Health Hub, Levin 27th October: Budgeting and Nutrition: Meeting your Would you like us to automatically
Mall Pharmacy, Leader & Watt Levin. Essential Needs’: Budgeting can be tough in these times renew your membership each year? YES / NO
International Day of The Older Person is coming of increased housing and food costs, so we’ve invited a Your generous donations help
Donation: $10
budget advisor and a nutritionist from THINK Hauora to us recognise our volunteers,
up on the 1st of October 2021 to celebrate the older (optional) $20 support staff & volunteer training,
give you advice on maintaining your wellbeing on a budget.
adult. This is a United Nations initiative celebrated $50 refreshments for our presentations,
24th November: Home Safety Emergency Preparedness give koha to our facilitators.
around the world. It’s a time to acknowledge and say with increasing server weather incidents, the ongoing risk Other:
thank you to our older adults for their contribution of earthquakes and other emergency situations, this is $
to our communities within New Zealand, and around an opportunity to receive and have any queries answered
the world. Age Concern Horowhenua are planning a on how to prepare for an emergency, and what services Signed: Date:
fun event for our older community, so keep your eye are available during an emergency. Horowhenua District
Please return this form to
out for more details to come! Council, Civil Defence, Neighbourhood Watch, and Police
learnt a lot during covid 19 and have developed a new admin@ageconcernhoro.co.nz
Robyn Baker | Registered Social Worker emergency plan that includes social response. or 14 Durham Street, Levin to complete your enrolment.
Elder Abuse & Neglect Co-Ordinator Your Membership and Support is greatly appreciated.
AVS Co-Ordinator Victoria | Health Promotions
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Steady As You Go
News from Age Concern Kapiti Exercise Classes
The two of us! Tech Help Days AgeConnect Kapiti is now well established and is a Age Concern Kapiti offer Steady as You Go exercise
Our office in Paraparaumu is situated as part of a classes. The classes are designed to improve
One very successful ‘Tech Help’ session was held key platform for Age Concern Kapiti to reach older
community hub on the first floor of Coastlands and strength and balance and help prevent a fall.
in July at the Paraparaumu Library. These were run people who are lonely or socially isolated by providing
we have been here for more than a decade. We
using the expertise of the Kapiti Youth Council, young information and activities that help them to stay Steady as You Go classes improve:
share space with Kapiti Budgeting Services and
people who are working with Age Concern Kapiti on connected and involved. • Balance and leg strength
Grey Power along with Citizen’s Advice Bureau just
intergenerational projects. • Flexibility
down the hallway. It is often a casual conversation in daily life that
The sessions offered to help older people navigate leads to discovering something relevant and • General fitness and wellbeing
Since July, we are two staff – Susan Church is • And are a great way to meet new people!
their way with digital technology. The Youth Council meaningful and with this in mind, we approached
Manager and Alison Miller is Health Promotion and
used their skills to assist the older person with their businesses across Kapiti and invited them to be Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing
Accredited Visiting Service Coordinator.
smartphone, tablet or laptop. Requests varied from involved as Community Connectors. There are and walking exercises and run for about an hour.
how to turn on their smartphone, emailing, text currently nearly 70 businesses in the network who
Accredited Visiting Service messaging and more. are provided with flyers about AgeConnect Kapiti for
They are ideal for beginners, are ongoing and you can
see how much you have improved over your first 10
We recently held a Dementia workshop for our their customers and clients. We plan to increase the weeks.
Volunteer Visitors in Kapiti and the feedback was very number of businesses involved over the coming year.
positive. Sheena Farquhar from Dementia Wellington Classes are established by one of our staff members
Developing intergenerational links is another
was the guest speaker. She was very thorough and with the aim of becoming peer-led at the end of 10
AgeConnect Kapiti initiative which helps to break
clear with her presentation explaining what Dementia weeks. Classes run in school terms only.
down generational stereotypes and promotes
is, the different categories, the effects of the disease understanding between young and older people. The When: Friday’s at 1.30pm
and ways to manage it. ‘Human Library’ is an exciting project which focusses – for returning participants
There is a stigma attached to Dementia which is a on conversations between the generations about Where: Waikanae Baptist Church – Te Moana Road
shame as the more people that are informed about a range of current and sometimes controversial
When: Tuesday’s at 9.30am – for beginners
the symptoms and learn coping strategies then the topics. These conversations were filmed and a
Where: Salvation Army Hall – Bluegum Road
better it is for those effected. There are green or red community screening is planned which will include
conversations which you can have with a Dementia interaction with the audience to encourage ongoing If you would like to join a class, come by ten minutes
sufferer which can determine how the visits you conversations about the topics. before the class begins. For more information please
make with them flow. Once you have an idea of
Upcoming Events in Kapiti Further intergenerational activities are planned contact Age Concern Kapiti. Bookings essential:
how their brain is affected this gives you a better which will focus on ‘Exchanging Skills’ such as a (04) 298-8879
understanding of why they act the way they do. Staying Safe: group with older people demonstrating and younger
The visitors gained a very helpful insight into this a refresher workshop for senior road users people learning to knit or crochet and young people Care 4 You Kapiti
assisting older people to use their smart phone and
condition and were given suggestions on ways to Monthly courses – register your interest by calling other devices. Your Loyal Companion
manage when visiting a dementia client. Age Concern Kapiti (more information on page 20) Are you enjoying life in your own
Annual General Meeting home surrounded by memories?
Healthy Ageing Together 2021 Do you sometimes find it difficult to
keep things as you would like?
First Thursday of the month…. Age Concern Kapiti’s Annual General Meeting is
Start: 10.30am – 12noon being held on Friday, 10 September. Here at Care 4 You we have a team of
people who can offer assistance, provide
When: Thursday, 2 September 2021 Our guest speaker is Murray Edridge, Wellington efficient and respectful care enabling you
Thursday, 7 October 2021 City Missioner from The Wellington City Mission. to maintain life in your familiar environment.
Thursday, 4 November 2021
Thursday, 2 December 2021 When: Friday, 10 September at 10.00am Suzanne Congreve | 021 024 36944
Where: Rimu Room, Level 1, Coastlands Mall, care4youkapiti@gmail.com
Where: Rimu Room
Level 1, Coastlands Mall
Paraparaumu www.care4youkapiti.com20 AGE CONCERN | Serving the needs of older people SPRING 2021 21
Harbour City Funeral Home,
Help Us Help Our Elderly Staying Safe Information about the Proudly Locally Owned and Operated
Become a Friend of Age Concern Kapiti Bonus Bonds scheme wind-up Harbour City Funeral Home personnel are available
Driving Refresher Course The Bonus Bonds scheme is being wound up, with the to serve families throughout Wellington and greater
Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms Age Concern Kapiti continue to run free monthly proceeds to be returned to holders of Bonus Bonds Wellington region with premises in Wellington, Lower
Staying Safe Driving Refresher courses in Kapiti. The (Bondholders). Below is an overview of the process, to Hutt, Upper Hutt, and now in Paraparaumu, Kāpiti
Name(s): four hour course involves a power point presentation help answer any questions or concerns you may have. Coast.
and a lot of class interaction. Started in 1989 by Simon Manning, the business is
Address: ANZ Investment Services (New Zealand) Limited
still locally owned and overseen by Simon’s keen
It covers four key themes: (ANZ) have launched a programme to contact all
eye for innovation, passion and excellence in funeral
• Keeping safe: thinking about your driving safety Bondholders. Over the coming months they will be
service. Whilst many funeral companies are under the
• Being safe: driving skills. sending letters or emails to all remaining Bondholders
ownership of multi-national funeral chains Harbour
Telephone: • Safe journeys: managing road situations. with instructions about what you need to do (this may City has proudly remained locally owned.
• Keep moving safely: safe alternatives to driving. differ from Bondholder to Bondholder, depending
on their situation). Further national advertising will Harbour City Funeral home looks after all aspects of
Email: The course talks about keeping ourselves safe on the funeral care including at-need, pre-planning and pre-
follow.
road and thinking about the routes we travel in our payment, monumental work (headstones and plaques),
Date of Birth (optional): daily lives to get to our destinations safely, thinking of What do Bondholders need to do? online memorials at www.tributes.co.nz, bereavement
all the scenarios we may encounter. ANZ will deposit your wind-up payment into a New support services as well as being certified to carry out
Membership Fee Zealand bank account of your choice. All you need natural burials.
Making sure we do everything possible to prevent to do is to let ANZ know what account you want the
Individual $15 Please contact us for a copy of our free, no-obligation
accidents caused by distractions and giving us the payment to go into. If you have received a letter or funeral information booklet. Our location phone
Donation: $5 $10 $20 $30 $50 feeling of being in control of our driving. It also covers email from ANZ this will explain how to do this, but if numbers are listed in the advertisement below.
Other: knowing what is expected of us and feeling confident you are unsure you can call the special Bonus Bonds www.harbourcityfunerals.co.nz
when we get behind the wheel. wind-up call centre on 0800 266 374 between 8am
How would you like to receive our newsletters and Editorial supplied by Harbour City Funeral Home
Since July we have started to run the Staying Safe and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
other information?
Driving Refresher Courses in local Retirement Villages Providing this information will ensure there are no
which is also proving very successful – so much so delays in receiving your payments. It’s important to
Post Email (please circle one)
that the courses have had to be repeated to cope note that you don’t need to come into an ANZ branch
with the interest from residents. – in most situations ANZ can do everything over the
How to pay:
Internet Banking – You can pay the membership Upcoming courses: phone.
fee directly into our bank account Paraparaumu: When will they receive their payments?
Account number: ANZ 06 0730 0405608 00 Thursday, 9 September We expect to make a payment of $1.10 for each
(Age Concern Kapiti) Rimu Room, Level 1, Coastlands Mall, Paraparaumu Bonus Bond held, in December this year. If there are
Thursday, 14 October any remaining funds when the Bonus Bonds scheme
Please add your name as reference and then email wind-up is finalised, you may receive another small
Rimu Room, Level 1, Coastlands Mall, Paraparaumu
us at the address below with the above details. payment at a later date.
Thursday, 18 November
Age Concern Kapiti Rimu Room, Level 1, Coastlands Mall, Paraparaumu Check out frequently asked questions on website at
P O Box 217 Kāpiti Coast
Otaki: www.bonusbonds.co.nz/faqs or simply give us a call Ph: (04) 298 4888
Paraparaumu 5032 Friday, 17 September on the number above.
Wellington
Level 1, Coastlands Mall, Paraparaumu Supper Room, Otaki Library, Otaki ANZ Investment Services (New Zealand) Limited is the Ph: (04) 387 8301
Friday, 22 October manager of the Bonus Bonds scheme
Locally owned funeral
Telephone: (04) 298 8879 Upper Hutt
Email: admin@ageconcernkapiti.co.nz Supper Room, Otaki Library, Otaki Ph: (04) 528 8924 directors, caring in your
Start Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Please accept our sincere thanks Lower Hutt community. Contact us
Bookings are essential – (04) 298-8879 Ph: (04) 570 0111
for your support. or use our 0800 number: 0800 65 2 105 | Press 5 today for your FREE
Donations of $5.00 and over are eligible for a (Lower North Island) | Press 3 (Kapiti) and you come
Go to about funerals booklet.
tax credit under the terms of Section LD1 of directly to our office phone.
www.facebook.com/ageconcernkapiti
the Income Tax Act 2007. Lunch and refreshments provided by www.harbourcityfunerals.co.nz
Age Concern Kapiti.
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HealthCare New Zealand
Being independent is key to our quality of life. For Fire Service Healthy Ageing Together Group
most people, that means staying in our own homes,
close to our family, friends, communities and favourite – Home Checks – Kapiti’s monthly Healthy Ageing Together members and are
supported by St
activities. Be prepared Group (known affectionately as the H.A.T.
Group) have become recipients for the delivery Vincent de Paul. They
Sometimes we need a hand to maintain our
are using spare land
independence, and that’s where HealthCare New Did you know? of a range of vegetables, grown by Kai Ora
(who donate to different community groups). at L’Arche to grow
Zealand can offer high quality help, tailored to your
Your local Fire Service will at no cost – visit your vegetables.
lifestyle. Local women Kay
home and: They make
HealthCare New Zealand supports people around the Fechney and Ripeka their own
country with personal care, home management and • Check existing smoke alarms to ensure they Thomson work for compost
domestic support, nursing services and rehabilitation. work and are in the right places. Kai Ora and L’Arche on site
Their specialist skills, knowledge and expertise lets • Install smoke alarms, if you need them. in Paraparaumu. and their
them work with you to create a plan that suits your • Help you make an escape plan. L’Arche is an vegetables
needs, regardless of age, illness, injury or disability. • Call 0800 NZ FIRE (0800 693 473) or international are grown organically with a huge
Paraparaumu Fire Station on (04) 296 1162 to community for
With a national network of experienced and trained emphasis on creating a vibrant soil in
schedule a visit and ask for the Officer in Charge. differently abled
professionals, HealthCare New Zealand works order to grow nutrient dense, healthy
people. They have food.
alongside people and their families each step of
the way, with a personalised support plan that
Be prepared with a grab bag four core gardening
If you had to leave your home due to an emergency
incorporates your needs and goals.
With a toll-free 0800 number and
right now where would you go? What would you
take? Pre Paid Funeral Trust
website – www.healthcarenz.co.nz Some people have funeral insurance, but premiums
One thing that you can do today to make a possible Don’t worry, if you arrange your plan through the
it’s easy to get the support that works for you. seem to rise as you get older, yet the amount
emergency evacuation a little less stressful is pack Kapiti Coast Funeral Home, your money is protected,
your grab bag. claimable remains the same. If you have wondered because all the money you prepay is held in trust
about prepaid funerals, but worry funeral prices will independently of the Funeral Home and not held by
Your grab bag doesn’t need to be fancy or new. The rise with inflation, plus, aren’t there on-going fees? any individual Funeral Home or their bank.
most important thing is that you have one. Fill your
bag with essential items that you might need for a The Funeral Directors Association of NZ has created Also, the Funeral Trust is not an insurance policy.
couple of days if you need to evacuate your home a pre-paid fund that has no fees and all interest goes No health checks or personal questions are needed.
with little or no warning, for example medication, to the client. And to simplify the process, you can join
important documents, water, food, walking shoes online at www.thefuneraltrust.co.nz or call So why not take the onus off your family and arrange
and a jacket. the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home, who will help you. an interest earning no fees pre-paid funeral.
You can never be too prepared for an
PREPAY PREPLAN YOUR FUNERAL
emergency in Kapiti, get your grab bag
Peace of mind
sorted today! A prearranged farewell through The Funeral Trust will give you
peace of mind knowing your wishes are understood.
SUSIE MILLS LAW
Security of funds
The money you put aside for your prearranged funeral is held in
The Funeral Trust for you. The Funeral Trust has been established
Waikanae and Otaki by the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand.
You decide
Get the support of professional advice Your arrangements are personal to you, it’s your decision.
Protect your family
with easy access locations Your family is relieved of the responsibility of making difficult A prepaid funeral allows you to
set aside money now to pay for
WILLS • ESTATES • POWERS OF ATTORNEY decisions in very emotional circumstances.
your meaningful farewell.
Freephone: 0800 00 2722 Financial Benefit
Sign up online or contact us
www.healthcarenz.co.nz Otaki - Ph: (06) 364 7190 $10,000 deposited into The Funeral Trust plan is excluded from
asset testing when assessing eligibility for a subsidy for long term www.thefuneraltrust.co.nz/why-plan-ahead
Waikanae - Ph: (04) 293 3735 residential care. Interest is also paid to funds deposited, and the
Email: office@susiemills.com prepaid plan is totally fees free.
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