Handy Links

The Internet is a gold-mine of information about all topics, including many that you may not even have heard of, so we have gathered together a selection of links especially for seniors to help you get started.

You can either browse our collection of handy links or you can use the Google Search engine below. If you have found some yourself that you believe we should include, please let us know, thanks.

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Accessibility Virtual Tours Aotea Centre, Auckland
  • Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art
Auckland Botanic Gardens - Various Tours
Auckland Museum - Various Tours
Auckland Virtual Tour
Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
The Civic, Auckland
Town Hall, Auckland
 
Auctions Auction Online
Cordys Auctions
Manheim Auctions
Smith's Auctions
Thorntons Auctions
Trade Me
Turners Auctions
Webbs
 
Banking & Finance Banking Ombudsman
Code of Banking Practice NZ
Register of NZ Banks
Interest Rates & Financial Info
ANZ
ASB
Bank of Baroda (NZ) Ltd
Bank of China (NZ) Ltd
Bank of India (NZ) Ltd
BNZ
Heartland Bank
HSBC
Kiwibank
Kookmin Bank
Rabobank
Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Saving and Investing Guide
The Co-operative Bank Ltd
TSB
Westpac
 
Community Websites Auckland City Mission
Auckland Community Noticeboard
Auckland Community Services
Auckland Regional Newspapers
Citizens Advice Bureau
Community Research
CommunityNet Aotearoa
Neighbourly
The Spinoff
Volunteering NZ
 
Computer & Electronics Retailers Computer Lounge
Dick Smith Electronics
Eden Computers
Harvey Norman Ltd
Jaycar Electronics
JB HI-FI
Noel Leeming Ltd   ** SeniorNet Supporter **
PB Technologies Ltd
Extreme PC
Warehouse Stationery
 
Computer & Online Security ANZ Banking Safely
ASB Cyber Security
BNZ Online Security
Consumer Protection
CERT NZ
Connect Smart
Heartland Security
Kiwibank Security Centre
Netsafe (Internet Safety Group)
Own Your Online
RealMe (NZ Govt Identity)
TSB Security Tips
Westpac Online Guardian
 
Consumables Noel Leeming Ltd   ** SeniorNet Supporter **
OfficeMax
PB Technologies Ltd
Warehouse Stationery
Wholesale Toner NZ
 
Consumer Affairs Citizens Advice Bureau
Consumer NZ
Consumer Rights and Complaints
Consumer Protection
 
Device Support ACER
Apple
ASUS
Canon                   ** SeniorNet Supporter **
Dell
Hewlett Packard
Huawei
Lenovo
Microsoft
Samsung
Internet Speed Test
 
Electronic Recycling E-Cycle
Echo Tech Ltd
Electronic Recycling NZ
IT Recycle
Onehunga Community Recycling Centre (OCRC)
Phoenix Recycling Group
TechCollect NZ
Upcycle Ltd
 
Family and Genealogy Australian Family History
Family Search
Genealogical Computing Group
Genuki
Irish Genealogy (All 1864-1923 and Eire since)
Northern Ireland Genealogy (from 1921)
My Heritage
NZ Online Cenotaph
NZ Society of Genealogists
NZDF Personnel Archives and Medals
UK Family History
 
Health Issues Age Concern (He Manaakitanga Kaumātua Aotearoa)
Alzheimers New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand
Cancer Society (Te Kāhui Matepukupuku o Aotearoa)
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
Diabetes New Zealand
Healthify (He Puna Waiora)
HealthCare New Zealand (Awhi te Tangata)
Heart Foundation New Zealand
Home and Community Health Association
Independent Living Services
Live Stronger for Longer
Menz Shed NZ
Mental Health Foundation
Mercy Hospice (Palliative Care)
Ministry Of Health Healthline
Needs Assessment Service Co-ord Assoc.
Osteoporosis New Zealand
Women's Health
 
Libraries Auckland Council Libraries
National Library of Australia
National Library of China (currently restricted)
National Library of India
National Library of New Zealand
Open Library
Smithsonian Libraries
The British Library
The European Library (Europeana)
World Library Catalog
 
Local Services Auckland Council
Auckland Emergency Management
Auckland Motorway Cameras
Auckland Service Announcements
Auckland Social Services
Auckland Traffic
Auckland Traffic Updates & Delays
Auckland Transport
Household Recycling (from Feb 1 2024)
Vector
Watercare
 
Mobile Phone Services 2degrees Mobile
Contact Mobile
Farmside Mobile
Kogan Mobile
Nova Mobile
One NZ                ** SeniorNet Supporter **
Orcon Mobile
Primo Mobile
Rocket Mobile
Slingshot Mobile
Skinny Mobile
Spark Mobile
Warehouse Mobile
 
Retirement Villages

For more detailed information, read
Where from here - HE ARA WHAKAMUA
published by The Eldernet Group, regularly updated copies of which are freely available from the SeniorNet Eden-Roskill Learning Centre.
Arvida Group
Bupa Health & Care
Eastcliffe
Eldernet
Generus Living Group
Heritage Lifecare
Highgrove
Metlifecare
Oceania Healthcare
Retirement Villages Association
Ryman Healthcare  ** SeniorNet Supporter **
Selwyn Foundation
Summerset
Ultimate Care
Village Guide
 
Senior Citizens

Additional information for seniors:
  • Know your options,
  • Learn your rights,
  • Take Control,
  • Rules on eligibilty,
  • Live your life well,
and much more, can also be found in
Where from here - HE ARA WHAKAMUA
published by The Eldernet Group, regularly updated copies of which are freely available from the SeniorNet Eden-Roskill Learning Centre.

Age Concern (He Manaakitanga Kaumātua Aotearoa)
Carers New Zealand
Chirpy Plus
DeedVault
Driver Licence Renewal for Seniors
ElderNet
Federation of New Zealand SeniorNet Societies
Grey Power
GrownUps
Living in Retirement
Mobility Parking Permits
Office for Seniors (NZ Govt)
Over 60
Safety on Our Roads
Senior Services (NZ Govt)
SeniorLine
SeniorNet Worldwide
SuperGold Card
Total Mobility Scheme
Work & Income Senior Services
 
Telephone Directories Australian White Pages - Business
Australian White Pages - Residential
NZ White Pages - Residential
NZ Yellow Pages - Business
UK Phone Book
 
Weather Auckland Weather - AccuWeather
Auckland Weather - Met Service
Auckland Weather - NIWA
Auckland Weather - The Weather Channel
Auckland Weather - timeanddate
Auckland Weather - Weather Watch
Auckland Weather - Windy.com
Global Weather - Earth Nullschool
Global Weather - Ventusky
Global Weather - Zoom Earth