The Older Persons’ Advisory Group

The Older Persons Advisory Group (The Older Persons’ Council) was established in 2008 as a voice for older people in our community.

The Older Persons Advisory Group meets once a month and advises Council on the needs, thoughts and ideas of people aged 65+ living in Kāpiti.

The objectives of the Older Persons Advisory Group are to:

• provide advice, input and feedback on Council policies, initiatives and projects
• identify emerging trends, opportunities and challenges for older people in our community
• progress actions in partnership with Council which support the needs of their communities
• advocate for activities which are age friendly and work with Council to strive for an Age Friendly Kāpiti
• provide an inclusive and diverse representation of our older community.

Applications open for new members

The Older Persons’ Advisory Group now have openings for new members and we're looking for people who live on the Kāpiti Coast who are aged 65+ to join us. We're looking for a diverse range of people living throughout the district, with a range of life experience, knowledge and interests.

Join us at one of our drop-in sessions

We'll be at the following places if you'd like to see someone in person to discuss the group, ask questions or need help filling out the application form.

• 10am–2pm, Wednesday 9 April, Ōtaki Library
• 10am–2pm, Thursday 10 April, Paraparaumu Library 
• 10am–2pm, Wednesday 16 April, Waikanae Library
• 10am–12pm, Thursday 17 April, Beach Road Deli Paekākāriki

Application process and timeline

If you're interested, please apply now by completing this form. You can also pick up paper copies at our service centres.

Please contact our Connected Communities team if you need to apply in a different way. 

Please note that shortlisted nominees will be required to attend an interview before the final selection is made by Council.

We will be in contact once applications close on 27 April 2025 to let you know of interview times.

Timeline:

1 – 27 April: Applications open

7–11 May: Interviews

26–31 May: Induction

Meetings

My mother's apron - one of our older persons initiatives

The Older Persons’ Council put together an exhibition – My Mother's apron, Stories from the kitchen table – to acknowledge Mother’s Day, a follow on from our exhibition honouring and celebrating older people on the Kāpiti Coast.

We asked the people of Kāpiti to write a short story, poem, or letter to Mums, or share a memory of her signature dish, recipe, or family mealtime experience, and to send us with a picture. All entries were displayed in Paraparaumu Library and Coastlands for the community to enjoy.

You can watch the heartwarming stories and recipe videos and read the touching submissions below:

My Mother's Apron exhibition booklet [PDF 4.42 MB].