Minister for Seniors Tracey Martin visited Enliven’s Huntleigh Retirement Apartments recently to hear some of the residents’ thoughts.
After providing a short introduction about herself, each resident had the chance to voice what their main areas of policy concern were in the lead-up to next month’s general election.
Issues raised included the provision of social housing, poverty, climate change, mental health – especially post Covid-19 Level 4 lock down, and resourcing of care for elders with dementia.
The Minister then touched on what the Government had done to address some of those areas, and what policy her own party – New Zealand First – has planned.
“I thought it would benefit the residents to hear from the Minister and it would create an opportunity for them to voice their own thoughts and ideas about being a senior in New Zealand,” says Huntleigh Apartments Village Coordinator Karen Nixon.
“The residents are showing quite a bit of interest in the election this year, particularly because of the End of Life Choice and the Cannabis Legalisation and Control referenda.”
The Minister’s visit is part of a series of speakers that Karen has organised to visit Huntleigh Apartments.
“We ran a survey to gain insight from the residents as to what they would like to hear about and learn,” she says.
Earlier this year a representative from the Sustainability Trust ran a workshop on waste reduction and recycling.
Later this month a member of Enliven’s Information Services Team will provide a one-off workshop about using smart phones and apps.
Enliven now has newly-renovated apartments available at Huntleigh Retirement Apartments on Karori Road, Karori. To enquire further or arrange a viewing, call sales agent Allan Davidson on 04 439 4949.
