Kapiti health ranks boosted
Kāpiti has had a recent boost to its health ranks with the appointment of audiologist Dr Paul Catlow to Kāpiti Hearing. There are significant numbers […]
Seniors
Beware the scams of the Christmas Grinch
“You better watch out; you’d better beware, because cybercriminals are everywhere! They are making their lists and checking them twice, to see who’s next to […]
Kapiti ‘Strawsome’ Hospice fundraiser cancelled
For only the second time in 15 years, Mary Potter Hospice has cancelled its Kāpiti Strawberry Festival. The fundraising event that attracts thousands of people […]
Being Older and Bolder in Kapiti
Kāpiti writer Angela Robertson is all about maximising potential as she prepares to launch her latest books with a focus on positive aging. The two […]
Bill Manhire – just Wow
Bill Manhire lives in Kāpiti and his voice belongs to the world. To hear him speak you might think Manhire something of a toff or […]
Grey Power angered by power outages
The Grey Power NZ Federation, representing senior citizens, has reacted with anger to the power outages which left thousands of homes across the North Island […]
New Zealand Needs To Invest In Elder Abuse Education And Prevention
Age Concern New Zealand are calling for funding to be invested its vital elder abuse prevention and education programmes which complement the Governments Elder Abuse […]
Kapiti Volunteer stories wanted
As part of National Volunteer Week 2021 Volunteer Kāpiti want to celebrate and recognise your volunteer experiences. “Tell us how your team of volunteers connected […]
Exercise industry appeals for older Kiwis to get fitter, before the covid vaccine
January 21, 2021 New Zealand’s exercise industry is supporting the rollout of the covid-19 vaccine and protecting the people most vulnerable, ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard […]
Top five tips for retirees
There is no doubt we’re in topsy-turvy times. But it’s not just our everyday lives that have been tipped upside down, the economy and financial […]