About Us

Age Concern Wairarapa is a community based, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the wellbeing of older persons in the Wairarapa community. We are committed to promoting wellbeing, rights, respect and dignity for seniors. 

He pāpori e whai whakaarohia ana, e whakanuitia ana, e tautokona ana, e whai mana anahoki te hunga kaumātua.

Our purpose is for older people/kaumātua to live a valued life in an inclusive society.

We are a broadly skilled team of staff and volunteers who offer a range of services to older people and their families that are appropriate, accessible and affordable. We work in partnership with funders, public services, community organisations and individuals to achieve this. We work to inform local bodies and organisations on issues of concern for older people, ensuring older people are heard and represented in their communities.

Age Concern Wairarapa is part of the Age Concern New Zealand network of councils located throughout the North and South Islands. 

Our office is based at 14B Queen Street, Masterton and we provide our range of services across Wairarapa from Eketahuna to Cape Palliser. Give us a call or pop in for a visit.

Tā mātou matakitenga | Our Vision

Every older person feels connected, has positive choices and is able to age well.

Tā Mātou whanonga pono | Our Values

Our values underpin all that we do: 

Dignity
We respect the dignity and uniqueness of every person.

Wellbeing
Older people have the right to opportunities and support that enable them to achieve optimum physical, mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing.

Equity
All older people have the right to equity of access to support and opportunities.

Respect
We respect the values and social structures of Māori and people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, demonstrating respect by working together to gain mutual understanding. 

We recognise the principles of Te Tiriti and use them to guide and inform our work both individually and collectively. We are committed to working in partnership with mana whenua and Māori in our community and to growing our Te Ao Māori knowledge.