Te Hōkai Nuku Wairarapa Positive Ageing Strategy

The Te Hōkai Nuku Wairarapa Region Positive Ageing Strategy was developed by the three Wairarapa District Councils to prepare for our rapidly ageing community.

In the next 25 years, the number of Wairarapa residents aged over 65 is expected to increase by approximately 79% to nearly 15,000, or 1 in 4 residents.

The Strategy outlines the way in which the Councils will work together to improve and integrate their work for our older people. Extensive local research and consultation were undertaken as part of this process. All three Councils adopted the Strategy in May 2019 and it was officially launched in August 2019.

Te Hōkai Nuku Wairarapa Region Positive Aging Strategy [PDF]

Te Hōkai Nuku Wairarapa Region Positive Aging Strategy [Word]

The Strategy’s goals, which will be areas of council focus over the medium to long-term are:

community support and health services
communication and engagement
transport
cultural diversity
housing
places, spaces and activities.

Wairarapa Region Positive Ageing Strategy Coordinator

Wairarapa Region Positive Ageing Strategy Coordinator, Lisa Matthews, works on behalf of all three Wairarapa councils to achieve the Strategy goals and meet the needs of Wairarapa’s ageing community.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa:

Ph: 06 379 4081 or 027 444 1887

Email: lisa@cdc.govt.nz