Older woman and woman walking hand-in-hand towards a beach with water and mountains in the distance, surrounded by sand dunes and tall grass under a clear blue sky.

Koroua me Kuia

The kaupapa of this service is to provide opportunities for koroua and kuia to access healthcare services.

We also help to ensure that older people are supported in their community.

Early intervention services for older people

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Ratonga whaīnga
About this service

    • activities that are oriented to a person’s interests and abilities

    • activities that contribute to falls prevention

    • community-based activities, such as shopping trips, community events and intergenerational activities

  • Our pūkenga manaaki (whānau navigators) are useful to talk to.

    They can help improve your health outcomes by providing:

    • help to access the most appropriate medical and healthcare facilities

    • a smooth (as possible) transition between services

    • transport when you need it

    • culturally-appropriate support and advocacy

    • relevant health education

    • links and consultation between whānau, community and service agencies

  • A noho pakari class is a gentle ‘sit and be fit’ session using mostly seated, low‑impact movements (and some optional standing work) to help people, especially older adults, stay mobile, strong, and independent.

    Each session runs for around 45 minutes to an hour, with time at the start or the end for kai, whakawhanaungatanga (catch ups), and occasional guest speakers or activities.

    Watch our video below to see what a class looks like.

Watch our video about noho pakari classes

Where you can join a noho pakari class

  • Building with a sign that says 'Coastal Chiropractic,' surrounded by palm trees and bushes under a cloudy sky.

    Whakatū / Nelson

    Te Piki Oranga, 199 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson
    Tuesdays 11am to 1pm

    Link to map
  • A single-story building with large windows, red framing, and a wooden ramp leading to the entrance, under a blue sky.

    Motueka

    Tokomaru room at Te Piki Oranga Motueka
    117 Pah Street, Motueka
    Tuesdays 10am to 11am & Fridays 11am to 12pm

    Link to map
  • A red brick church with a tall steeple surrounded by trees and a partly cloudy sky.

    Wairau / Blenheim

    Nativity Church
    76 Alfred Street, Blenheim
    Tuesdays 10:30am to 12:45pm

    Link to map
  • A modern house with a stone chimney and large windows, surrounded by a tree and a lawn under a cloudy sky.

    Waitohi / Picton

    Holy Trinity Anglican Church
    19 Wairau Rd (State Highway 1), Picton
    Wednesdays 10:30am to 12:45pm

    Link to map

Whakaurunga paearu - how to access

Your GP (doctor) or other healthcare provider can refer you.

You can also refer yourself or someone you care for using the contact details on this page.

Mō ētahi atu āwhina | For more assistance

Phone: 0800 ORANGA (672642)

Email: admin@tpo.org.nz

Use our online application/referral form: www.tpo.org.nz/enrol

Visit: A Te Piki Oranga hauora hub in Whakatū / Nelson, Wairau / Marlborough or Motueka.