More on offer as SWELL Seniors’ Lifestyle Expo returns
The largest ever SWELL (ageing well in Selwyn) Seniors’ Lifestyle Expo is returning to Waikirikiri Selwyn this month.
Back for its sixth year, the Expo on Tuesday 14 October 9am-2pm has moved to the Selwyn Sports Centre after its popularity saw it outgrow its previous venue at the Lincoln Event Centre.
“It’s fantastic to see SWELL continuing to grow. Our older residents have told us they want opportunities for connection, participation and sharing, and better access to information and services. That’s what SWELL is all about – the community coming together to provide opportunities for people to thrive, maintain their independence and enjoy life to the fullest. Council Acting Executive Director Community Services and Facilities Nicola Sutton says.
The work of SWELL is particularly important as the latest Statistics New Zealand population projections showing Waikirikiri Selwyn is expected to have the fastest growing population of people aged over 65 in the country, growing from 10,400 at the last census in 2023 to 41,100 by 2053, she says.
“The Expo and the SWELL series are a key part of community efforts to make Waikirikiri Selwyn a great place to call home for all ages. Our older community are a hugely valuable part of Waikirikiri Selwyn and a rapidly growing group, so it is important to be working together to support them.”
With the support of Bupa and Arvida, the free one-day Expo will feature live entertainment and over 85 community groups, organisations and wellbeing providers focused on promoting health, well-being, lifestyle and community connections for older adults. There will be everything from advice on estate succession, cyber safety, retirement village living and travel to Zumba dance classes and group fitness programmes. New to this year’s event are Pickleball and Table Tennis have-a-go sessions.
The Expo will be followed by the annual SWELL series with 40 events across the district supporting older residents to stay active, learn new skills, connect with others and have fun. Events range from exercise and fitness classes to ‘ask a techy teen’ sessions, try an e-bike, or get your tutu on and try the Silver Swans Ballet.
Last modified: 02 Oct 2025 4:37pm