Auckland seniors
On this page you will find links to all sorts of information for older people.
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News
City Scene this week
Latest public notices
Recreation and events
Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland Zoo
Events
Details about the major events happening in Auckland city.
AkActive
Includes information about physical activities happening around Auckland.
Pools and recreation centres
Find out where your nearest public swimming pool and recreation centre is.
Many places offer discounts to senior citizens so enquire about special
rates.
Community information
Have your say on issues in your
community
Sign up for
e-newsletters
Receive information directly to your inbox about events, beach water quality
testing, CBD projects and more.
Grants and funding
Find out what funding is available for the arts, community groups and projects
within Auckland City Council boundaries.
Community Information To You
Information about clubs, classes and events happening in your community.
Safety
Positive
Ageing in Auckland plan
This plan focuses on how Auckland City Council can
maximise the opportunities for older people to contribute to and partake in
Auckland life.
Transport options
Maxx
Here you'll find everything you need to know about getting around Auckland on buses, trains and ferries.
Senior citizen's ID cards
A link to the Maxx website page which has information about senior citizens ID cards and how you can apply for them.
Mobility parking
A list of all mobility parking spaces in Auckland city. Includes a map showing the locations.
Parking buildings
A guide to car parking buildings in Auckland including the locations, fees and opening hours.
Taxis and taxi ranks
Find out where taxi ranks are located in Auckland city. Includes maps of the locations.
Auckland City Council services
Property and rates information
Property and rates information including annual rates and the latest property values. Links to information that shows how your rates
were calculated and how you can pay.
Rates rebates
Find out if you are eligible for payment assistance for your rates.
Food grading search
Check the food grading of any food premises in Auckland city.
Auckland City Libraries
Information on services, collections, catalogues and databases as well as events and promotions happening at our community libraries.
Footpath upgrades
A summary of where and when we plan to upgrade footpaths over the next six
months.
Community venues
General information about Auckland City community venues, including community centres and halls.
Rubbish and recycling
Find out when your next inorganic collection will be held and what you can put out for your weekly rubbish and recycling collection.
SuperGold Card
Find out which Auckland City Council services accepts the SuperGold Card - a
discount card for seniors.
Contact your local councillor
or community board member
Other information
These are links to websites and organisations which you may find useful.
Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand (He Manaakitanga Kaumatua Aotearoa) works for the rights
and well-being of older people, koroua and kuia.
Carers.net
Website containing information relevant to caregivers.
Citizens Advice Bureaux
A free information service offering assistance and referral to people in our
communities.
ElderNet
Eldernet provides you with relevant and comprehensive information about services
that are available for older people.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
A non-profit charitable trust, based in New Zealand, established to support
grandparents who are raising grandchildren.
Grown-ups
A community website for over 55s with relevant information such as travel, money
and health.
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand
The Retirement Villages Association is a voluntary membership association for
operators of retirement villages in New Zealand and people that work in the
retirement villages sector.
SeniorNet
SeniorNet gives older adults an opportunity to get on the internet, and learn
more about new communication and information technology.
Suggestions
This page is to help you find information easily. If there is information or links you would like to see on this page, or you
have other feedback about it -
let us know.
Reviewed January 2008
