Providing subsidised transport to eligible people with impairmants.

The scheme provides subsidised taxi travel for Hawke's Bay residents, who are unable to use public transport due to a significant, permanent impairment.
It is administered by Hawke's Bay Regional Council, and funded by both the Council and Land Transport New Zealand.

The scheme is free, however the agency which assesses you may charge a small fee if you are not a member of their organisation.

For more detailed information please contact us.

Mobile 0800 108 838

Activities including cards, tai chi, 3 course lunches, tiki tours once a month, mah-jong, line dancing, rummikub, bowls

Providing lots of different activities giving an opportunity to socialise and be active
Fitness and Recreation  Mah-jong Tuesdays. Tiki tours once a month. Card playing every Tuesday and Thursday. Rummikub every 3rd Monday. Bolivia Tuesday. Line dancing Wednesdays. Tai Chi Mondays. Indoor bowls on raised mats Wednesday, Fridays and Sunday

A wonderful place to meet and greet people and be involve in a variety of activities

Offer 3 course meals Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. There is a bus pick up from and to your home on request.

A general meeting and social afternoon with free afternoon tea and entertainment every first Thursday of the month except January

3 course lunch Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with a bus to pick you up from home on request.
Club/Drop in Centre Lots of activities throughout the week, including cards, tai chi, bowls etc
 

Working together to promote the quality of life and wellbeing of older people.

Community Group Types Community Group Types Status Details Health and Disability Support Groups and Contacts Yes Being available to talk over worries and concerns with members. Advocacy within families and communities. Referral to appropriate pastoral care.
Community Organisations Yes Seminars that are primarily beneficial to older people are offered twice a year. Advocacy with family members or professionals. Arranging transport to important appointments and venues.
Fitness and Recreation Yes A monthly outing of interest to older people. A monthly community lunch at a nominal rate. Social morning tea every Tuesday and Friday morning.
Updated: 2 Feb 2010

Description Currently situated in the hall of St Columba's Presbyterian Church, Age Concern comprises of a community worker Ria Kersjes 30 hours a week and Administrator Jenny Pearce 30 hours weekly A small band of loyal volunteers enhance the work of Age Concern
Updated: 2 Aug 2010

Special Features The office is open Monday - Friday 9- 3pm for enquiries.

The Communirty Worker is available for consultations at the Centre on a Tuesday morning 9.30 - 11.30am.

Other CommunityServices may include, arranging a regular, companion visitor (AVS Accreditied Visiiting Service) Total Mobility Assessment for Taxi discount vouchers. Advocacy with family members or professionals.Transport to important appointments or venues.Monthly outing and community lunch at nominal rate. Tai Chi Classes.

Being available to listen to concerns of members.
Updated: 2 Aug 2010

Languages Spoken Language Status Details Afrikaans Yes Community Worker has a working knowledge of Afrikaans.
Dutch Yes Community Worker is Dutch in origin. Has completely retained her Dutch language and many Dutch customs.
English Yes Administrator and volunteers speaker fluent and comprehensive English.
German Yes Community Worker speaks and comprehends fluent German.
Updated: 16 Nov 2008

Companionship Companionship Self Funded Subsidised After Hours
Lunch No Yes No Once or twice a month a community lunch is provided to members for a nominal rate. Currently $12. Held at the Age Concern Centre within St Columba's Church Te Mata Road, Havelock North.
Club/Drop in Centre No Yes No Tuesdays for Community Worker consultations and Fridays for Morning Tea Social Group
Visiting Service No Yes No Ria the Community Worker's role is to visit people, assess them and put into place services that may be required.
Activities/Exercise Programme No Yes No Friday morning is social morning tea mornings. Monthly community lunch. Monthly outing. Sit to be Fit' classes start at 10.45am for a small charge. Tai Chi Classes starting soon
Other Social Support No Yes No Advocacy, transport, visiting service, assessment for taxi discounts, monthly general shopping. Transport applies to areas outside Havelock North eg Hastings.

Driving Miss Daisy is a safe, friendly and reliable companion driving service based on an award-winning Canadian franchise.

We are much more affordable than a taxi service - you’ll be surprised how cost-effective we are.

The Driving Miss Daisy service is perfect for:

• Senior citizens who would like to maintain their independence
• Parents who need children to be delivered to/from after school activities
• Organisations who need to deliver people to/from appointments or engagements
• People who don't drive

Napier Daycare for the Elderly provides daycare and support for elderly Napier citizens one day per week providing activities, exercises, morning tea and lunch.Transport can be arranged.

Our Philosophy: We aim to provide care and support in a safe, caring and stimulating environment.

Napier Daycare has been operating since 1987 at the Memorial Square Community Rooms.

We are a voluntary organisation who provide daycare and support for a group of elderly Napier citizens one day a week.

The Hibernian has lots of wonderful facilities and activities, including a restaurant, indoor bowls, 8 ball, snooker to name a few. A function room and conference facilities are available.

We have lots of facilities and activities and have a courtesy van on Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun from 4pm. There are raffle nights. Smorgasbords on busy nights (bookings essential).

Welcome to Driving Miss Daisy!
We are a companion driving service based on a very successful, award-winning Canadian business. Driving Miss Daisy is safe, friendly and reliable, offering much more than a taxi service, and is the first service of its type to launch on this scale in New Zealand.

This service provides transport to appointments at HB hospital for people living inHastings, Faxmere and Havelock North.
A $2 donation is appreciated to assist with the running costs of this service.
van bookings can be made by contacting the hospital Physio Department.
bookings must be made at least 2 days prior to your appointment.

The Cancer Society of New Zealand Hawke's Bay Centre is committed to minimising the impact of cancer in our community through support services and information, health promotion and education, research and advocacy.
We support people with cancer and their families throughout the Hawke's Bay from Mahia to Takapau.

Breast Cancer Support Group, women who have had breast cancer and been specially trained are available to support those undergoing breast surgery. Cancer Connect NZ is a telephone based peer support programme.

The Society provides a wide range of up-to-date information on all aspects of cancer for their families,health professionals, students and general public.

The Hawkes Bay Cancer Society is committed to minimising the impact of cancer in our community through support services and information, health promotion and education, research and advocacy. We support people with cancer and their families, throughout Hawkes Bay fro Mahia to Takapau.

The Hawkes Bay Cancer Society gives hope to the Hawkes Bay community through, support services, information, treatment shuttle service, Living with Cancer course, home loan equipment, hardship grants, breast cancer support, cancer connect, health promotion, cancer research, advocacy.

Cancer effects people of both sexes, all races and all ages.
By working closely with other health and social agencies in the community the Society strives to meet the needs of people affected by cancer and all the services are free of charge.