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”
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.
Some of the people behind the scenes
Amohaere Tangitu
Co-chair
Tamiana Thrupp
Tuhoe Cultural Representative
Ngaire Lewis
Trustee
Paula Hocken
Coordinator, Edgecumbe
Moana Scott, Ruth Gerzon & Raewyn Kingsley-Smith
Trustee, Coordinator, Member
Jo-Anne Tahuri
Pou Arahi
Andy Stretton
Trustee
Anaru Ranapia
Digital Literacy Co-ordinator
David Poole
Co-chair
Ruth Gerzon
Coordinator
Janet Milbank
Administrator
Kylie Carpenter
Co-ordinator
With thanks to our funders
Contact us
Address
PO Box 3017, Ōhope
Whakatane 3161
Phone
Bank Account
Eastern Bay Villages: 12-3253-0089385-00
Please use your name as a reference and include reason for payment.
