Although we offer a broad range of services, there are many more providers in our community who offer other information and services aimed at supporting older people, their care, well-being and independence. If you can’t find what you are looking for below, please get in touch and we’ll do what we can to help.
Focus
Providing access to local support services
www.wairarapa.dhb.org.nz/your-health/focus-access-to-support-services/
Disability Information Equipment Centre
Provides information on a wide range of services and supply or help source equipment.
www.well-able.org.nz
Enable New Zealand
A multiservice organisation working to assist disabled people and their families, employers, health professionals and disability support organisations.
www.enable.co.nz
Medic Alert Foundation NZ Inc
Provides service and emergency identification in the event of injury or collapse
www.medicalert.co.nz
Firstport
Providing advice and information about disability support and equipment available in New Zealand.
www.firstport.co.nz
Easie Living
Retail products, advice and support about mobility, independent living and accessibility options for you and your home
https://easieliving.co.nz/
Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service
Provides information on your rights when receiving health or disability services.
Freephone 0800 555 050 – 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
www.advocacy.org.nz
Healthify
Easy-to-understand health information and self-help resources
https://healthify.nz
Alzheimer’s Wairarapa
www.alzheimerswairarapa.co.nz
Dementia Support
www.harrislist.co.nz
Hearing – Your Way | Kia Roha
Providing free and independent support to help assess and manage hearing impairment
Ph: 0800 008 011
www.yourwaykiaroha.nz/hearing
Bowel Screening
Free bowel cancer screening for 60-74 year olds
Ph: 0800 924 432
www.timetobowelscreen.nz
Multiple Sclerosis Society
www.msnz.org.nz
Central Region Stroke Foundation
www.stroke.org.nz
Parkinson’s Society
www.parkinsons.org.nz
Wairarapa Cancer Society
www.cancer.org.nz/about-us/find-a-cancer-society-office-near-you/wairarapa/
Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service
Provides information on your rights when receiving health or disability services.
Freephone 0800 555 050 – 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
www.advocacy.org.nz
Waicare Carer Support Group
An extension of Waicare Day Activity, the Carer Support Group is open to all carers and there is no charge to attend. The group provides interaction and socialisation with other carers in a safe and confidential space. Meetings are weekly on Tues and Thurs, 10.00am-12.00pm at St Matthew’s Hall, Church St, Masterton. For more information call Elaine Leggott 06 378 8809 or 027 248 9248
Alzheimers Wairarapa Carer Support Group
Two groups, including a men’s only group. Monthly meetings provide the opportunity to build support networks and seek advice from people who understand.
For more information call (06) 377 7522
Access
Provider of home-based health care and support
www.access.org.nz
Healthcare New Zealand
Provider of community-based health, rehabilitation and disability support.
www.healthcarenz.co.nz
Carers NZ
National support agency for anyone caring for disabled or aging person
www.carers.net.nz
Wisdom and Wellbeing
An opportunity for older people in South Wairarapa to get together once a week for a delicious morning tea, a chance to socialise and enjoy a varied programme of speakers, trips and activities.
Email: wisdomnwell@gmail.com or call Pauline Cave 021 102 8857
Family Works Kaumatua Wellness
Sharing useful tips and information, develop social connections, listen to key speakers and an opportunity raise awareness of your rights and other services available in the community.
Email: familyworks-wairarapa@psc.org.nz or call 06 370 0659
St John Caring Caller
Connecting people who need a friend with people who have time to chat over the phone
www.stjohn.org.nz/what-we-do/community-programmes/caring-caller
027 211 4798
Waicare Day Activity Service
Community based day activity programme for adults living with a carer or living alone in the community. St Matthew’s Hall, Church St, Masterton. Tue, Wed and Thur 8.30am-2.00pm
Email: waicareactivities@gmail.com
06 377 2986 or 027 315 7773
Neighbourhood Support
South Wairarapa – https://swdc.govt.nz/neighbourhood-support/
Masterton – https://waisct.org.nz/neighbourhood-support-masterton/
Access and Wellbeing
This service provides free wellbeing support for people of any age who are living in the greater Wellington and Wairarapa regions
https://accessandchoice.org.nz
The Road Forward
Peer support services for adult survivors of sexual harm
www.theroadforward.org.nz
Tu Ora Compass Health – To Be Heard
A free counselling service for mild to moderate mental health and addiction concerns
Ph: 04 801 7808 (Wellington & Wairarapa)
https://tuora.org.nz/services/sub-services/7
Freedom Medical Alarm
www.freedomalarms.co.nz
St John Medical Alarm
www.stjohn.org.nz/medical-alarms/
Securely Medical Alarm
https://securely.nz/medical-alarms/
BUPA Medical Alarm
www.bupa.co.nz
Meals on Wheels
Masterton
Featherston – 06 308 6912
Greytown – 06 304 9514
Martinborough – 06 306 9701
Glenwood Masonic Hospital Meals
06 377 0221
South Wairarapa
swfoodbank@gmail.com
06 390 3663
Martinborough
021 657 560
Carterton
06 379 4092
Masterton
06 370 8034
Masterton Food bank is open between 10.00am and 12.30pm Monday to Friday. You need to bring proof of your name and address. Each person is allowed 6 food parcels, no questions asked.
New World Carterton
06 379 8016
New World Masterton
06 370 6691
Countdown Masterton
Online shopping only – www.countdown.co.nz
Pak’n’Save Masterton
Online shopping only – https://www.paknsave.co.nz/more/online-shopping
Fresh Choice Greytown
06 304 7237
Supervalue Featherston
06 308 9104
Four Square Martinborough
06 306 5100
St John Health Shuttle
0800 589 630 opt1
Driving Miss Daisy
0800 948 432
Metlink
0800 801 700
Total Mobility
Discounted door-to-door travel for disabled people who cannot independently use regular public transport services. To apply call Metlink 0800 801 700.
Wairarapa Digital Seniors
Providing free tech support to seniors aged 65+
www.digitalseniors.co.nz
0800 373 646
Seniornet
Access to free online courses teaching digital skills to seniors
www.seniornet.nz
06 370 8803
Carter Court | 06 379 8075 |
Cornwall St | 06 377 4165 |
Glenwood Hospital | 06 377 0221 |
Kandahar Court | 06 370 0449 |
Kandahar Home | 06 370 0447 |
Lansdowne Court | 06 377 3339 |
Lansdowne Park | 06 377 0123 |
Lyndale Rest Home | 06 378 7059 |
Masonic Village | 06 378 7391 |
Roseneath | 06 379 4018 |
Ultimate Care Palliser House | 06 261 1920 |
Wairarapa Village | 06 378 2577 |
Wairarapa Hospital
Wairarapa District Health Board (dhb.org.nz)
Carterton Medical Centre
https://cartertonmed.co.nz/
Masterton Medical Centre
www.mastertonmedical.co.nz
Greytown Medical Centre
https://greytownmedical.co.nz/
Martinborough Medical Centre
https://healthpages.co.nz/directory/listing/general-practices-martinborough-medical-centre
Hospice Wairarapa
http://www.hospicewairarapa.co.nz/
If you need an ambulance in an emergency, please call 111.
Wellington Free Ambulance
www.wfa.org.nz
St John
www.stjohn.org.nz
Citizens Advice Bureau Wairarapa
06 377 0078
Community Law Wairarapa
https://communitylaw.org.nz/centre/wairarapa/
Eldernet – information about services for older people in New Zealand
www.eldernet.co.nz
Grey Power – National lobby organisation committee to getting a fair deal for senior citizens
www.greypower.co.nz
Public Trust – provides a wide range of legal and financial services
www.publictrust.co.nz
MSD/WINZ – financial information for older people at home and considering aged residential care
www.msd.govt.nz/what-we-can-do/seniorcitizens
Accident Compensation Corporation
www.acc.co.nz
Ministry of Health
www.health.govt.nz
Health and Disability Commission
Provides information on your rights when receiving health or disability services.
www.hdc.org.nz
Office for Senior Citizens
Part of the Ministry of Social Development. Advises the Minister for Senior Citizens on policy and issues affecting or of particular relevance to older people.
www.osc.govt.nz
Retirement Commission
Helps New Zealanders prepare financially for their retirement.
www.retirement.govt.nz
Veterans Affairs New Zealand
Delivers services to New Zealand war veterans and provides advice to Government.
www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz
Work and Income (Income Support and Superannuation)
Provides a range of retirement income services for older people.
www.workandincome.govt.nz
Manaaki te katoa | Be kind to all