Te Paepae | Ageing Positively

Te Paepae | Ageing Well aims to make Waikirikiri Selwyn a place where residents aged 65 and over can age in place well, supported by comprehensive and equitable services within a vibrant, connected, and inclusive community. The strategy includes working with a diverse range of partners to achieve the vision of making the district a great place to live through all stages of life.

Toia te pae tawhiti kia heke iho - Bring closer the distant horizon as learnings to pass on. 

This speaks to the embrace of learnings from our past whilst holding onto the vision of a strong future for Waikirikiri Selwyn.  It encompasses the wisdom, wealth of knowledge and lived experience of the elders in our community. It provides the example for ageing positively, with dignity and respect, and the passing of teaching, tradition, and legacy to future generations.

Paepae carries several meanings.  It is a horizon, range (series of mountains), region, area. In a wharenui, the paepae is the orator’s bench or the threshold of the house.  The paepae is the place where the mana of the marae and community resides, its the place of the leaders, the elders, the experts, the representatives and the esteemed.

Represented by a pou on the tara iti, left side of the wharenui, Te Paepae recognises the mana of our elderly.

Read the draft strategy document [PDF, 3137 KB].

Or a one-page summary [PDF, 156 KB].

There's lots going on across the district for people to enjoy with hundreds of events run by the council and services through community groups. Find out more about what's on in Selwyn, at our libraries, our wide range of community events, activities and classes , or through one of Selwyn's many community groups