Nau mai haere mai ki Eastern Bay Villages, Te Kokoru Manaakitanga

“Ko koe, ko au, ko mātau ko tātou, ngātahi he hāpori tātau”

“You, me, we, us; together we make a community”

Contact us to find out more

easternbayvillages@gmail.com

Nau mai, haere mai.

We are local people in the Eastern Bay of Plenty wanting to age well in our own homes and communities. We are encouraging others to do likewise, and will work together to reduce isolation and vulnerability among pakeke/seniors.

We do this by

  • building community connections across generations to enhance well-being
  • focusing on contribution and mutual support
  • working alongside clubs, marae, community organisations and paid services

An organisation based on membership, we welcome members of all ages, and invite them to use their skills and interests and time, to benefit others. Our ability to do something for others gives our lives purpose and meaning. Health and social services refer seniors/pakeke who need some support to us and we connect them with members with similar interests.

We are not a health or social service, but work alongside home and personal care providers, filling in gaps beyond their reach.  We alleviate loneliness by connecting people and encouraging deep relationships.

In this TED Talk, Cormac Russell shows how other communities have enabled older people to use their gifts to benefit everyone.

Our Vision

Thriving, inclusive and connected communities, where everyone has a sense of purpose, belonging, and well-being.

 

Our Mission

To foster well-being for seniors / pakeke in our communities, whānau/hapū/iwi by promoting mutual support and reciprocal relationships.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our commitment to Te Tiriti is reflected in our ‘two whare’ board with Māori and Pākehā co-chairs, and made manifest in our work and relationships with iwi/hapū as well as our mainstream communities.

Awhi & Support

Benefits for Members

Being part of a connected and supportive community.

Awhi mai, awhi atu, tātou tātou e.

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Some of the people behind the scenes

Amohaere Tangitu

Amohaere Tangitu

Co-chair

 
Tamiana Thrupp

Tamiana Thrupp

Tuhoe Cultural Representative

 
Ngaire Lewis

Ngaire Lewis

Trustee

 
Paula Hocken

Paula Hocken

Coordinator, Edgecumbe

Moana Scott, Ruth Gerzon & Raewyn Kingsley-Smith

Moana Scott, Ruth Gerzon & Raewyn Kingsley-Smith

Trustee, Coordinator, Member

 
Jo-Anne Tahuri

Jo-Anne Tahuri

Pou Arahi

Andy Stretton

Andy Stretton

Trustee

 
Anaru Ranapia

Anaru Ranapia

Digital Literacy Co-ordinator

David Poole

David Poole

Co-chair

 
Ruth Gerzon

Ruth Gerzon

Coordinator

 
Janet Milbank

Janet Milbank

Administrator

Kylie Carpenter

Kylie Carpenter

Co-ordinator

With thanks to our funders

Contact us

Address

PO Box 3017, Ōhope
Whakatane 3161

Bank Account

Eastern Bay Villages: 12-3253-0089385-00

Please use your name as a reference and include reason for payment.

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