Elderhood

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki ✨

This year's theme, Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone, reminds us that Matariki is a time for everyone to come together.

Inspired by the whakataukī Tāmaki Herenga Waka – the gathering place of many canoes – the theme celebrates unity, belonging, and the richness of our diverse cultures. It reminds us that no matter where we come from, we all have a place to gather, share our stories, learn from one another, and celebrate together.

May we continue to strengthen our connections, embrace one another with kindness, and celebrate the many journeys that bring us together.

🌿 Understanding Hospice & Palliative Care 🌿
Join us for a gentle, informative kōrero about what hospice and palliative care really mean — and how these services support whānau, seniors, and caregivers in our community.

🗓 Thursday, 30 July 2026
🕥 10.30 am – 12 noon
📍 New Lynn Community Centre, 45 Totara Ave, New Lynn

Together with POI Community of Care and West Auckland Hospice, we’ll explore:
💜 What hospice & palliative care services are
💜 How they help those who could benefit
💜 How they fit within wider health and social‑care systems
💜 How to access and support these services

✨ Free for all seniors and caregivers
Limited spaces – register now!
📞 021 970 819 📧 [email protected]

🌱✨ Roots & Shoots is happening soon!
A gentle reminder to join us for our intergenerational wellbeing session. Bring your tamariki, caregivers, and kaumātua — everyone is welcome.

Event details & RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DwUvpFzSL/

Something to look forward to during school holidays and keeping children busy!

💜 Understanding Dementia Programme

Today we welcomed seniors, caregivers, whānau, and community members for a meaningful afternoon of learning, connection, and support.

Together we explored dementia awareness, practical caregiving strategies, available support services, legal planning (EPOA), and ways to stay connected with loved ones.

A heartfelt thank you to Dementia North, and Inspire Legal for sharing your knowledge and supporting our community.

Thank you to everyone who attended and shared their stories. Together, we're building a community where our elders are supported, understood, and never alone.

💛 Elderhood — Strengthening wellbeing through connection.

🌿 Yoga for Healthy Ageing 🌿
Join us on Monday, 22 June 2026 for a free morning of gentle movement and connection celebrating International Yoga Day!
🕙 10.00AM – 12 NOON
📍 Blockhouse Bay Community Centre
This event is designed especially for seniors — supporting balance, strength, and wellbeing in a friendly, welcoming space.
Limited spaces available — register now!
📞 021970819 | ✉️ [email protected]

Sri Om Inc is thrilled to present Talent Nite 2026 — a vibrant celebration of creativity, confidence, and community spirit! We’re inviting singers, dancers, poets, musicians, cultural performers, and talented individuals of every kind to take the stage and shine.

📅 Date: 26 September 2026, 6 - 9 pm
📍 Venue: New Lynn Community Centre
🎤 Theme: Step Up. Show Out. Shine Bright!

This year’s Talent Nite embraces diversity, multicultural expression, and all ability inclusion.
We welcome performers of every age, background, culture, and ability — because creativity belongs to everyone. Whether you’re sharing a cultural dance, a heartfelt song, a musical piece, or a unique talent, your presence enriches our community.

💛 All are welcome: individuals, groups, whānau, community organisations, and performers with accessibility needs.
Let’s celebrate the beauty of our differences and the strength of our shared connection.
👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qJdLQWViV3m80G61Xc4SlPkGYZHg3RJQxXKXaTe2i4E/edit
🗓️ Registrations close: 30 June 2026
📞 Contact: 021 970 819
📧 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Together, let’s make Talent Nite 2026 a night of joy, unity, and inspiration.

🌿 Elder Abuse Awareness Day – Quiet Confidence in Action

Last weekend’s Quiet Confidence session, “Calm Confidence in Uncertain Moments,” offered timely tools for grounding, awareness, and self‑assurance. Through gentle practices like stacking, understanding personal space, reclaiming one’s volume, and safe positioning, our seniors strengthened the confidence and clarity that help prevent and respond to elder abuse.

Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, social, or neglect. What we saw this weekend is that confidence, awareness, and connection are powerful protective factors.

At Elderhood, we remain committed to creating spaces where our elders feel safe, respected, and valued.

💜 Stand with us. Listen to our elders. Protect their dignity.

Today, on Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we honour the dignity and safety of our elders — and reaffirm our shared responsibility to protect them.

Take care whanau

Update 9:00 pm

Kia ora Auckland,

All Severe Thunderstorm Watches have now expired.
Have a (hopefully drier) great weekend!

Keep up date with any weather developments at https://www.metservice.com/

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Update 6:45 pm 👋

Kia ora anō Auckland,

MetService have issued an updated Thunderstorm Watch for both Auckland and Great Barrier Island, from 7.00pm to 9:00 pm this evening (Friday).

Head to https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home for more information, including specific locations and latest information.

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Update 2:00 pm

Our friends at MetService have separated the watches out for Auckland and Great Barrier Island.

Auckland: 3 pm - 8 pm
Great Barrier Island: 5 pm - 10 pm

Refer to https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home for specific locations and latest information.

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8:30am | Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Kia ora Auckland, MetService New Zealand has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Auckland and Great Barrier Island

🕒 From 3pm Friday to 8pm Friday, 5 June

Moderate risk of localised downpours of 25-40mm/h. These downpours could occur with or without thunderstorms.
The thunderstorms will be accompanied by heavy rain of 10-25mm/h, strong wind gust of 100km/h, and a low risk of a small tornado.

Impact: Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.

Refer to https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home for specific locations and latest information.