Community Services
Activities & Support for Older Persons in Kaikōura
There’s a lot happening in our community for older people — from exercise classes and brain gym to social catch-ups and specialist support groups. These activities are coordinated by Blou, our Older Persons Community Support Worker, and are open to all.
Whether you’re looking for something active, social, or just a friendly cuppa with others — there’s something here for you.
Full activities brochure Complete schedule with costs, booking info and transport — download and print
⬇ Download PDFWeekly activities
What’s on and when
Most activities cost just $5 and include a cuppa and cake. Transport may be available for some sessions — ask Blou when booking. Activities marked Booking essential require a call to Blou before attending.
Activities of Daily Living Exercises (ADL)
Sure to Rise Baking Group
Men’s Shed — open session
Housie
Line Dancing
Strength and Coordination Class
Men’s Shed — group session
Ronnie Gardiner Brain Gym
Ronnie Gardiner Brain Gym
Brainy Feet
Quiz Afternoon
Come Dine with Me
Singalong
Support groups
Specialist community support
These groups meet regularly and are open to people living with specific health conditions, and their whānau and supporters. No cost to attend — just turn up.
Carers Support Group
For supporters of people going through illness — whānau and friends welcome.
Blou Brothers — Men’s Cancer Support
For men who have cancer, or who are supporting someone with cancer.
Stroke / TIA Support Group
For people who have had a stroke, TIA, or similar neurological event, and their supporters.
Kaikōura Parkinson’s Support Group
Health coaching and peer support for people living with Parkinson’s.
Kaikōura Cancer Support Group
Dedicated volunteers providing practical and emotional assistance where needed.
Also available
Regional & national support
These organisations provide specialist services for older people and those with specific health conditions across Canterbury and New Zealand.
Age Concern Canterbury
Wellbeing, rights, respect and dignity for older people · ageconcerncan.org.nz
MS & Parkinson’s Canterbury
Specialist support for people living with MS or Parkinson’s · mspc.org.nz
Dementia Canterbury
Free support for people living with dementia and their whānau · dementiacanterbury.org.nz
Not sure where to start?
Contact Blou — she’ll help you find the right activity or support group, and can organise transport for many sessions.
Call Blou on 027 562 0811