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Tasman. I joined in February and feel privileged to be stepping into this role and becoming part of such a respected and caring organisation. Supporting people and communities has always been at the heart of my work and my personal values. Throughout my career in public health and community development, I have seen how connection, support, and strong relationships can make a real difference in people’s lives. The opportunity to work alongside older people, their families, and the community is deeply meaningful to me, and I feel honoured to contribute to work.

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I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Manager of Age Concern Nelson Tasman. I joined in February and feel privileged to be stepping into this role and becoming part of such a respected and caring organisation. Supporting people and communities has always been at the heart of my work and my personal values. Throughout my career in public health and community development, I have seen how connection, support, and strong relationships can make a real difference in people’s lives. The opportunity to work alongside older people, their families, and the community is deeply meaningful to me, and I feel honoured to contribute to this work.

My husband Rob and I are really looking forward to exploring this beautiful region and becoming part of the Nelson Tasman community. I have also brought a new member to the Age Concern team, Fonzie, our 12-year-old miniature schnauzer, who is firmly in his golden years and reminds me daily to slow down and enjoy the small moments. I bring experience in public health, community development, and strategic leadership, focusing on strengthening services, supporting teams, and helping organisations grow in ways that remain true to their purpose. I am looking forward to meeting our members, volunteers, partners, and the wider community, and learning from the people who make ACNT such a valued part of the region.

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Looking ahead to 2026, ACNT celebrates its 50th anniversary, a significant milestone that invites us to honour our history while also looking forward with purpose. I am excited for the journey ahead and look forward to working together to support older people in our community.

My husband Rob and I are really looking forward to exploring this beautiful region and becoming part of the Nelson Tasman community. I have also brought a new member to the Age Concern Fonzie, our 12-year-old miniature schnauzer, who is firmly in his golden years and reminds me daily to slow down and enjoy the small moments. I bring experience in public health, community development, and strategic leadership, focusing on strengthening services, supporting teams, and helping organisations grow in ways that remain true to their purpose. I am looking forward to meeting our members, volunteers, partners, and the wider community, and learning from the people who make ACNT such a valued part of the region.

Nicola Woodard Manager,

Age Concern Nelson Tasman

Nicola Woodard

Nicola Woodward Manager, Age Concern Nelson Tasman

Manager, Age Concern Nelson Tasman

nicola@acnt.org.nz

www.ageconcernnt.org.nz

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Richmond Office

62 Oxford Street, Richmond 7020 9:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri

Nelson Office

18 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010 9:00am - 2:00pm, Tues-Thurs

Motueka Office

20 Wallace Street, Motueka 7120 9:00am - 12:00pm, Tues-Thurs

Thank you to our supporters

As a registered charity, Age Concern Nelson Tasman is hugely appreciative of the funding that enables us to continue to grow and provide services to the 65+ population across the region. We rely on our contracts with local authorities and government, grants from funders, membership, individual donations, corporate sponsorship and legacy bequests. Each and every dollar makes a difference.

Thanks to our major sponsors and funders

Would you like to support us? If you’d like to donate, contribute, sponsor, volunteer or help in some way, please contact the Manager, Nicola. 021 225 0991 nicola@acnt.org.nz

Thanks to our project sponsors and funders

Richmond, Tasman, NZ

Thanks for the donations in kind

Thanks to YOU for your generous donation

Meet the Staff

Manager Nicola Woodward

Angela Zame

Donor

Anthea Kirk

Share your ideas about Housing Support in Nelson City

Share your ideas about Housing Support

Age Concern Nelson Tasman has recently welcomed Angela Zame into a new role as Housing Support Advisor, funded by Nelson City Council.

This is an early-stage role focused on listening to community members and organisations involved in housing across the Nelson city area. The aim of this phase is to gain a clearer understanding of what services already exist, how they operate, and how ACNT can contribute alongside existing support for people aged 65 and over.

This is an early-stage role focused on listening to community members and organisations involved in housing across the Nelson City area. The aim of this phase is to gain a clearer understanding of what services already exist, how they operate, and how ACNT can contribute alongside existing support for people aged 65 and over.

Angela brings experience in health and community support and will spend the coming months meeting with local groups, service providers, and older people to listen to their experiences and perspectives. This work will help create a clearer picture of the local housing landscape and how different services are interconnected.

Housing can be complex, especially when navigating rental options, applications, or online systems to apply for housing. During this initial phase, ACNT aims to gain a clearer understanding of how people currently access information and support within existing services. We will share updates as this work progresses.

Share Your Experience

As part of this listening phase, we invite older people and their families to share their experiences with housing in Nelson City. Your feedback will help inform future thinking.

As part of this listening phase, we invite older people and their families to share their experiences with housing in Nelson city. Your feedback will help inform future thinking.

You can fill out the survey online or collect a paper copy from our offices.

ageconcernnt.org.nz/housing-support-survey

Angela is working two days per week, based in our Nelson office, 18 Bridge Street.

Angela in our Nelson office

Volunteer Voices: “Our time together is a joy”

Visitor Volunteer Kate Ericksen shares her account of her friendship with Dr Bob Anderson of Motueka.

Towards the end of 2024, after witnessing the challenges of ageing while caring for my mother in Christchurch, I reached out to Age Concern Nelson Tasman to enquire about volunteering. I was matched with Dr Bob just as he was celebrating his 98th birthday at the start of 2025. Although Age Concern typically matches volunteers of the same gender, they felt we would be a good fit – and they were right. From the start, we hit it off.

Our connection was rooted in a shared past. Dr Bob was born in Kenya in 1927 and attended high school in Grahamstown, South Africa, during WWII. Even though we were there 50 years apart, I knew the areas he described intimately. I had attended a music festival in Grahamstown during my own posting to South Africa, and his family’s farm in Nakuru, Kenya, was in the same area where I had previously helped run a children’s home. Finding someone in New Zealand who had spent a significant portion of their life in Africa felt like a rare gift.

The synchronicity was awe-inspiring. When I mentioned the village of Njoro, where we had acquired land to build a new children’s home, Dr Bob’s eyes lit up – he knew it like the back of his hand. He had worked on a farm there after the war before leaving for London to study medicine. He told me stories of his beloved horse and his time returning platoons of soldiers from British protectorate islands in the Indian Ocean.

Over the last year, our friendship has deepened. Though Dr Bob is losing his sight and is profoundly deaf, his spirit remains vibrant. He lives alone in a safari-style lodge, his wife having passed thirty years ago, and his children living overseas. Recently, we navigated the process of getting him new hearing aids in Richmond, a journey that resulted in a “brand-spanking-new” pair that has significantly improved the quality of his life.

Dr Bob is also a prolific writer. A retired GP from Reefton, he has self-published several memoirs. Despite his failing eyesight, he remains a curious, positive gentleman.

Kate and Dr Bob

Together, we’ve used AI to help him craft letters to politicians and news agencies, advocating for the elderly. He struggled with a specialised keyboard meant to aid those with vision issues. Instead, I showed him how to enlarge the text on his screen, which proved much more effective. Inspired by his dedication, I have even started writing my own novel, and our latest project together is recording his memoirs for his grandchildren.

Our friendship is a two-way street. We inspire each other and share our deepest musings. I often reassure him that our time together is a joy, never a chore. I always leave his home with a sense of deep gratitude.

Don’t wait until you are old to value the elderly - reach out today; a friendship like this can change your life!

Volunteer with us!

We are looking for more volunteers for our Visiting Service and Carer Relief programme, especially in the Motueka area. If you have the time, flexibility, and an interest in these special volunteer roles, we’d love to hear from you.

All our volunteers are vetted, trained, and supported by experienced coordinators. We carefully match volunteers to clients to ensure a successful and stable experience for everyone involved.

Learn more about volunteering Contact Susan �� 03 544 7624 ext 3 �� susan@acnt.org.nz

Don’t wait until you are old to value the elderly - reach out today; a friendship like this can change your life!

We specialise in sporting club handbooks containing yearly programmes. As well as club annual reports such as RSA and Cosmopolitan Clubs, for club members.

You will be amazed that in most cases we can provide high quality printed books free of charge

Better Living Conditions

Better Living Conditions is a multi-agency initiative established by ACNT in 2021 to support older people living in unsafe or unsanitary conditions that affect their health and wellbeing.

Over recent years, we have seen a growing number of enquiries and referrals, reflecting an increasing need for understanding and compassionate support in this area. Better Living Conditions brings together a wide range of organisations, including Nelson City Council, Tasman District Council, Police, Fire and Emergency NZ, Te Whatu Ora, Kāinga Ora, and the Ministry of Social Development, as well as ACNT. By working together and sharing knowledge, we can take a coordinated and respectful approach to complex situations. We have identified a number of common issues:

• Different understandings of what severe domestic squalor and self-neglect look like, and uncertainty about which service should take the lead. It can be difficult to access help when needs do not fit neatly within service criteria.

• Friends, whānau, neighbours, and professionals often feel worried, powerless or unsure how to support positive, lasting change.

• Limited assessment tools, which can make it harder to identify underlying or unmet needs.

• Ethical and safety concerns for staff supporting people in these situations.

Our Elder Abuse Response (EARS) team Cat, Tanya & Jamie

While the challenges are complex, there have also been many encouraging outcomes. With time, patience and coordinated support, some people - often living with limited finances, health challenges and little social supporthave been able to make meaningful changes to their living environments and reconnect with health services. Even small improvements can make a big difference, helping people feel safer, healthier and more comfortable in their own homes.

The number of older adults needing this kind of support continues to grow. Age Concern provides support through our Elder Abuse Response (EARS) team, Cat Baker, Tanya Charles and Jamie Pottage, in close collaboration with our Better Living Conditions partners. Support may include regular visits, psychosocial support, help with government services, fire and safety planning, and connections to health care.

Building trust takes time, but by working at each person’s pace, with a carefully considered multi-agency approach, Better Living Conditions helps create pathways toward safer homes, improved wellbeing and stronger connections.

Planning with Confidence: Legal Essentials for Later Life

As we get older, it’s important to give some earnest thought to how best to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and the things we’ve worked hard for. Taking time now to get your legal affairs in order allows you to live with confidence and peace of mind for the years ahead.

Whether you’re updating your will, arranging an enduring power of attorney, or considering a move into a retirement village, we can guide you through the process with care and clarity.

A well-drafted will ensures your wishes are honoured and your family is spared unnecessary stress. That might mean organising your home and other assets, so they pass smoothly to the people you choose or recording your funeral wishes. It may also involve setting aside personal keepsakes or mementos for family and friends; or reviewing who you’ve named as beneficiaries to ensure your plans reflect your current circumstances.

An enduring power of attorney lets you decide who can make important decisions for you if you’re unable to do so in future. It’s an essential safeguard - ensuring that someone you trust can manage your finances, property, and personal care in line with your values and preferences. Putting these in place now provides reassurance that your affairs will always be handled with respect and care and can avoid unnecessary expense in the future.

If you’re exploring licence-to-occupy agreements for retirement living, it’s vital to understand your rights and obligations before signing. We can also assist with selling your home, whether that be for downsizing or looking at retirement village options.

Our experienced team takes the time to listen, explain your options in plain English, and tailor solutions to your individual circumstances. We believe good planning isn’t just about documentsit’s about dignity, security, and choice.

Let’s make sure your next chapter is well protected, so your documentation meets the legal requirements.

Protect what matters most with trusted legal advice for later life.

— Wills & Estate Planning

— Enduring Powers of Attorney

— Retirement Village Agreements and Buying and Selling Houses

Our friendly, experienced team is here to help you plan with clarity, confidence, and care.

eBus Outings in Nelson Tasman

Last year, we enjoyed several fun eBus outings that brought people together to explore new places and try the eBus in a relaxed, social setting. This journey was part of Age Concern’s All On Board programme, which helps older people build confidence, independence and have fun using the eBus service across Nelson Tasman.

One highlight was our October visit to the new Nelson Bus Hub at Millers Acre, where participants enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of the Bus Hub project in progress. The outing was coordinated by ACNT Community Support Coordinator Jackie MacIntyre, alongside Volunteer Bus Buddy Mark Rosser, to support participants travelling from Wakefield (via Brightwater) and back, helping make the experience smooth and enjoyable.

Read Jackie’s reflections about this outing. The New Bus Hub is found at Millers Acre, with a Puriri tree at its centre, where you will also find the River Kitchen café and i-site / DOC Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre. The central area for meeting and finding out what is available in Nelson & Tasman.

We were met for the tour by Rebecca Dawkins, the project manager at NCC, and Toby Sullivan, the Isaac Construction contractor. It is a well-organised construction site with health and safety as a priority, which makes it a great opportunity for us to see inside and hear about it. Rebecca said they're pleased with the progress, and both were excited about how it’s been looking and to see the finished project.

As we walked around the site, they happily answered questions about the work, where the materials had come from, and the planned eco-friendly ‘jellyfish’ filter system, designed to capture and clean the water before it is discharged into the Maitai River. Toby said they started this in July 2025 and are making good time to be open before Christmas.

Pita Pou and Serge together with Rebecca and Toby from the project team and ACNT Bus Buddy Mark.

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As we walk through, I notice the stone posts with carvings, these are designed by Motueka artist Tim Wraight called ‘Seven Rivers’. The pillars are made from aggregate (gravel) taken from different major regional rivers and the wood panels insets are carved in tōtara from the hills above Motueka, with the glass sections produced by Jim Mackay. And lastly there is the stunning mural on the Glasgow Harley building towering over the new bus hub for all to see and be delighted by, featuring the kāruhiruhi (pied shag) mural, Waitī, Waitā, Waiora by toi Māori artists Charles & Janine Williams.

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Come along and learn about the route maps, timetables, tickets and more.

No bookings, just turn up 10am-11:30am

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We were all impressed and feel it’s going to be a very welcoming, well-functioning, and safe bus hub that will be easy to use. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor seating areas, and cameras with direct links to the police station to keep us all safe. Thank you to NCC and Issac Construction for their time.

eBus Outings

eBus Info Sessions

Come along and learn about the route maps, timetables, tickets and more.

Come along and learn about the route maps, timetables, tickets and more. No bookings, just turn up 10am-11:30am

No bookings, just turn up 10am-11:30am

Come along and learn about the route maps, timetables, tickets and more. No bookings, just turn up 10am-11:30am

• 31st March, River Kitchen, Nelson

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• 23rd April, Greenmeadows Cafe, Stoke

• 4th May, Columbus Coffee, Richmond

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eBus Outings

Catch the eBus together with Age Concern or join us anywhere along the route. Please bring your Bee card, Super Gold Card and money for a cuppa or lunch.

The Nelson Bus Hub officially opened on 19th December 2025, and it is already proving to be a central and well-used part of the city. If you’d like to explore new places, learn more about local transport, and enjoy good company, we warmly invite you to join one of our All On Board outings in 2026they’re informative, social, and a lot of fun.

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Travel from Richmond (via Ernest Rutherford bus stop) to Broadgreen Historic House in Stoke. Get a guided tour of the house, and enjoy a wander in the gardens.

Learn more or make a booking

�� McGlashen Pottery, Brightwater

Monday 18 May - depart 9:57am th

Catch the eBus together with Age Concern or join us anywhere along the route. Please bring your Bee card, Super Gold Card and money for a cuppa or lunch.

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Broadgreen House & Gardens

�� Broadgreen House & Gardens

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Travel from Richmond (via Ernest Rutherford bus stop) to Broadgreen Historic House in Stoke. Get a guided tour of the house, and enjoy a wander in the gardens.

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McGlashen Pottery, Brightwater

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�� McGlashen Pottery, Brightwater

Monday 18th May - depart 9:57am

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Learn more or make a booking

Contact Jackie �� 021 195 8108 �� jackie@acnt.org.nz

Starting in Nelson (via Richmond) to Brightwater. Visit the well renowned Royce McGlashen Pottery, enjoy a factory tour & see the products being finished.

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ichmond and Mapua) to Motueka District useum to see the touring Colossal Squid exhibition, followed by an early lunch.

Starting in Nelson (via Richmond) to Brightwater. Visit the well renowned Royce McGlashen Pottery, enjoy a factory tour & see the products being finished.

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�� Motueka District Museum

Wednesday 3rd June - depart 8:35am

Wednesday 3 June - depart 8:35am rd

Take the early bus from Nelson (via Richmond and Mapua) to Motueka District Museum to see the touring Colossal Squid exhibition, followed by an early lunch.

Updating Our Emails

To make it easier for you to stay connected with our team, we are transitioning to a new email format: firstname@acnt.org.nz.

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To make it easier for you to stay connected with our team, we are transitioning to a new email format: firstname@acnt.org.nz.

You will still receive messages from our old @ageconcernnt.org.nz addresses for a little while, but don’t be alarmed if you start seeing emails from our new @acnt.org.nz accounts.

These messages are legitimate and come from your trusted Age Concern Nelson Tasman team. Both addresses (old and new) will work during the transition period so that nothing will be disrupted.

Our website address will remain the same, ageconcernnt.org.nz and our Facebook page facebook.com/AgeConcernNelsonTasman

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Our website address will remain the same, ageconcernnt.org.nz and our Facebook page facebook.com/AgeConcernNelsonTasman.

Our website address will remain the same, ageconcernnt.org.nz and our Facebook page facebook.com/AgeConcernNelsonTasman

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As always, please stay safe online. If you ever receive an email and you’re unsure whether it’s really from us, just give us a call – we’re always happy to confirm. This change will help streamline communication, improve security, and make it easier for our staff to be contacted directly.

TECH ADVICE withDave&Sarah

Stay safe online, improve your digital literacy, solve your technical challenges. Book a 30-minute session directly via our website ageconcernnt.org.nz/tech-advice

Or pop into our offices or contact the team to make a booking �� 03 544 7624

ACNT Richmond

ACNT Nelson

ACNT Richmond Mondays with Dave 1:30pm - 3:30pm 62 Oxford St, Richmond

Mondays with Dave 1:30pm - 3:30pm 62 Oxford St, Richmond

Tuesdays with Sarah 10:30am - 12:30pm 18 Bridge St, Nelson

ACNT Nelson Tuesdays with Sarah 10:30am - 12:30pm 18 Bridge St, Nelson

Who wants to Hum & Strum?

Do you enjoy singing and like being around other people? Do you play the ukulele already or maybe you are interested to learn? If so, then maybe we can start a second Singing with Ukulele group in Nelson. But we need your help!

Do you enjoy singing and being around other people? Do you play the ukulele already or maybe you are interested in learning? We are currently taking expressions of interest for starting an additional Singing with Ukulele group.

Our Singing with Ukulele sessions take place in a relaxed environment in our Bridge Street office, offering a fun morning for singers and

Our Singing with Ukulele sessions take place in a relaxed environment in our Nelson office, offering a fun morning for

Our Wednesday group started off small four years ago and has now grown in quantity, quality, repertoire, and reputation. Under the guidance of our wonderful volunteer Rochelle and the amazing support of Megan in the Nelson office, this group now call themselves the Hummin’ Strummers, and they’re in hot demand around the town. As well as providing entertainment at ACNT events, they’ve been invited to perform at community events, most recently at the Nelson Cathedral’s free lunchtime concert series in the build-up to Christmas.

Due to the Wednesday group’s success and popularity, it is now bursting at the seams, and we’re unable to accept new members. We are considering a second group on Tuesday mornings or Thursday afternoons... if we find a volunteer to guide the group, and sufficient people interested in joining.

Due to the Wednesday group’s success and popularity, it is now bursting at the seams, and we’re unable to accept new members. We are considering starting another group if we can find a volunteer to guide it and there is sufficient interest from people wanting to join.

You don’t have to be an experienced or confident singer or ukulele player. Just come along with a can-do attitude, a sense of playfulness and be open and willing to have some fun and make new friends.

You don’t have to be an experienced or confident singer or ukulele player to join and enjoy a group like this. You just need to have a can-do attitude and be open and willing to have fun. If you are interested, let us know.

Contact Megan 021 623 118 megan@acnt.org.nz

Singing with Ukulele in Nelson on Wednesdays

Hummin’ & strumming all around Nelson Tasman

Activities from our offices

Activities from our Richmond Office Regular Events

• Sing Yourself Well, where the focus is on fun and wellbeing, first and third Tuesday of the month: 10am-11.30am

Sing Yourself Well, where the focus is on fun and wellbeing, first and third Tuesday of the month: 10am-11.30am

• Tea & Talk, cuppa and a chat, every Wednesday: 10am-11am

Tea & Talk, cuppa and a chat, every Wednesday: 10am-11am

• SpinPoi, a gentle movement class, every Thursday: 1pm-2pm

SpinPoi, a gentle movement class, every Thursday: 1pm-2pm

Activities from our Nelson Office Regular Events

• SpinPoi, a gentle movement class, every Tuesday: 1pm-2pm

SpinPoi, a gentle movement class, every Tuesday: 1pm-2pm

• Tea & Talk, cuppa and a chat, every Thursday: 10am-11.30am

Tea & Talk, cuppa and a chat, every Thursday: 10am-11.30am

Learn more or register

Pop into our offices or contact the team to make a booking �� 03 544 7624

Advance Care Planning - Info Session

• 29 Apr, 12:30-1:30pm (Nelson office)

29 Apr, 12:30-1:30pm (Nelson office)

• 6 May, 11am-12pm (Richmond office)

6 May, 11am-12pm (Richmond office)

• 1 July, 12:30-1:30pm (Nelson office)

1 July , 12:30-1:30pm (Nelson office)

No bookings, just turn up. For info, contact Mary-Ann at NBPH 021 790 967

No bookings, just turn up. For info, contact Mary-Ann at NBPH �� 021 790 967

More Stable More Able Falls prevention programme

• 19 Mar, 1pm-3:30pm (Nelson office)

19 Mar, 1pm-3:30pm (Nelson office)

21 Apr, 1pm-3:30pm (Richmond office)

16 June, 1pm-3:30pm (Richmond office)

Contact Angela at NBPH for bookings, and more dates & locations 021 790 415

Contact Angela at NBPH for bookings, and more dates & locations ��021 790 415

Bridge Street Roadworks

The next stage of the Bridge to Better project has begun, and Bridge Street in Nelson City centre will be closed to vehicles for most of the year. Throughout the upgrade, pedestrian access will remain open and our office at 18 Bridge Street continues to operate as usual.

We encourage you to use the parking available in Montgomery Square car park behind our office. From there, it’s just a short walk via the Phoenix Arcade (enter beside Bin Inn) through to our front door on Bridge Street.

We apologise for any inconvenience. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated if anything changes.

If you are considering making a Real Estate decision or would simply just like to know where your property sits in the current market call me today for a no obligation appraisal.

Events for Older Drivers

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Life without a Car

Living without a car doesn’t have to limit your activities or prevent you from enjoying life. We can help you stay mobile even when you are no longer driving. Find out how to maintain your independence and freedom.

• Thursday 9th April, 1:30pm - 3:30pm at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

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Events for Older Drivers

AA CarFit at the Positive Ageing Expo

Events for Older Drivers

Life without a Car

Book in for a quick safety check of you in your car with AA trained volunteers. If you are interested in knowing how small adjustments can make a difference to your driving safety, then book a time. Each CarFit check takes about 20 minutes. Places are limited, get booked in today!

• Saturday 21st March, 9:00am - 12:15pm at the Headingly Centre, Richmond

Staying Safe Driving

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Staying Safe Driving

Our classroom-based workshop offers a road rule refresher. Led by a qualified driving instructor, it covers all the basic road rules as well as time for Q&A.

• Tuesday 17 at Age Concern - Nelson Office

Our classroom-based workshop offers a road rule refresher. Led by a qualified driving instructor, it covers all the basic road rules as well as time for Q&A.

• Thursday 7 at Motueka Library

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• Monday 11 at Oakwoods Retirement Village

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Our workshops are available to everyone 65+. You don’t have to be a member, but we encourage everyone to join us and support the work we do in our community.

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Our workshops are available to everyone 65+. You don't have to be a member, but we encourage everyone to join us and support the work we do in our community.

Thursday 9 April, 1:30pm - 3:30pm at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Learn more or make a booking Contact �� 021 195 8108 �� jackie@acnt.org.nz

Staying Safe Driving

Our classroom-based workshop offers a roa rule refresher. Led by a qualified driving instructor, it covers all the basic road rules a well as time for Q&A.

Our classroom-based workshop offers a road rule refresher. Led by a qualified driving instructor, it covers all the basic road rules as well as time for Q&A.

Tuesday 17 March at Age Concern - Nelson Office

Thursday 7 May, at Motueka Library

Monday 11 May, at Oakwoods Retirement Village

Our workshops are available to everyone 65+. You don't have to be a member, but we encourage everyone to join us and support the work we do in our community.

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Beyond the Face continues celebrating stories

This autumn, Beyond the Face returns with the NEW 2026 edition featuring a selection of new faces from our community.

This much-loved portrait exhibition honours the lives and lived experiences of older people in our region. The exhibition features twelve striking portraits by professional photographer Tim Cuff. Accompanying each portrait, journalist Fiona Terry brings these images to life through thoughtfully captured stories that reflect on moments and memories.

This year’s exhibition holds special significance as Age Concern Nelson Tasman celebrates its 50th anniversary. For half a century, ACNT has worked alongside older people, advocating, supporting, and amplifying voices that deserve to be heard. Beyond the Face reflects this enduring commitment. Each portrait invites us to look beyond surface impressions, beyond silver hair and lined skin, to see the extraordinary experiences, challenges overcome, families raised, careers built, risks taken, friendships formed, and communities shaped.

Once again, we will launch the exhibition with a celebratory morning tea event in the Granary building in Founders Heritage Park. The exhibition will be on display here for three weeks as part of Tuku 26 Whakatū, a celebration of Nelson’s arts and heritage.

About Founders Heritage Park

• Open daily 10am - 4.30pm

• Admission is free for locals

• Come by car, plenty of parking

• Hourly bus ser vice

Visit the 2026 Exhibition

On display at Founders Heritage Park from 15th April to 3rd May before moving on to other community venues around the region.

Our 2025 exhibition was on display at Summerset in the Sun from January to February 2026. We had several participants in attendance for our morning tea event: Pat in front of her portrait, Wolfgang reading one of his stories, and Mirdza with her husband David. These 2025 portraits will be on display at our offices.

Positive Ageing Expo 2026 Living Well, Ageing Better

Positive Ageing Expo Living Well, Ageing

Join us in celebrating the recreational, health, and social services that help make ageing a positive and rewarding experience in Nelson Tasman. With over 70 stalls, this annual event is a great chance to connect with others and discover new community groups.

Join us in celebrating the many recreational, health, and social services that help make ageing a positive and rewarding experience in Nelson Tasman. With over 70 stalls, this annual event is a great chance to connect with others and discover new community groups.

Activities

10.15 am Pilates class

10.45 am Talk by Craig Potton Finding the wild

11.00 am Bike safety workshop

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11.30 am Talk by Karl Williscroft Building and managing wealth before and during retirement

While you're there, pop along and visit our Age Concern Nelson Tasman stall to meet some of the team and have a chat. You can find out about our services and even sign up to join us. Weʼll have all the info about our regular events, special activities and our range of volunteering opportunities. Come along, bring a friend, and be part of a positive, vibrant day celebrating ageing in Nelson Tasman.

While you're there, pop along and visit our Age Concern Nelson Tasman stall to meet some of the team and have a chat. You can find out about our services and even sign up to join us. Weʼll have all the info about our regular events, special activities range of volunteering opportunities. Come along, bring a friend, and be part of a positive, vibrant day celebrating ageing in Nelson Tasman.

We’ll also be offering our AA CarFit service at this year’s expo. Bookings are essential, see details on page 16.

Free buses depart Richmond Interchange (outside Council) at 10.30 am, 11.00 am, 11.30 am and 12.00 pm. Buses leave Headingly Centre at 11.15 am, 11.45 am, 12.15 pm and 12.45 pm.

12.00 pm Bike safety workshop

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12.15 pm Talk by Kate Goodman Age deliciously: Fuelling your best years

1.00 pm Bike safety workshop

1.15 pm Strength and balance class with Ange

Free entry!

Visit the 2026 Expo

�� Saturday 21st March

⏰ 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

�� Headingly Centre in Richmond

Free buses depart Richmond Interchange (outside Council) at 10.30 am, 11.00 am, 11.30 am and 12.00 pm. Buses leave Headingly Centre at 11.15 am, 11.45 am, 12.15 pm and 12.45 pm.

No License? NO PROBLEM! It’ll get you and your partner wherever you need to go! Our Trikes Require No License!

TM7 | $6,500

Electric Mobility Plus Tricycle with Canopy

The TM7 is here to protect you from all the elements.

• Take anywhere: walkway, cycle track, shopping mall

• A large battery that lasts all day

• Easy to ride & control (like a bicycle)

• Side curtains available

• Lots of storage space (groceries & belongings)

TS2 | $2,900

Electric Mobility Plus Tricycle

The TS2 is lightweight and great for limited space.

• International travel scooter – battery is removable

• Foldable for limited space (motorhome, car boot)

• Lightweight 16kg frame – easy to lift

• Comfortable hydraulic spring seat

• 20km range - shop all day