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3G Networks To Close At Year End

From the end of 2025 and into the beginning of 2026, the three New Zealand mobile network operators (2degrees, One NZ and Spark) will shut down their 3G networks. This is part of a global upgrade to 4G and 5G technology, to deliver a more reliable experience for consumers and future-proof connectivity.
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Senior Driving Program

More Confidence & Safety -Ageing affects our driving.

Age Concern Whanganui is offering free events for senior drivers in Whanganui & Marton. These programmes have proved popular and get excellent feedback. For example “I feel more confident and competent … It was easy to follow… I can now make informed decisions”.

* Staying Safe is a refresher course delivered by an experienced driving instructor and educator. It is interactive, giving opportunities to understand, refresh and improve your driving. It includes the six key safety factors, planning, decision making, and the current road rules. We provide lunch and a course booklet. Register by calling Age Concern for your next free course

* Hanging up the Car Keys forum is for senior drivers, their families, and health professionals. We provide a panel for you to learn about medical and safety aspects, and alternative transport options.

Put your name down for the next panel by calling Age Concern.

These events are free.

Call Age Concern Whanganui 06 345 1799

To put your name down for the next course

Hanging up the Car Keys

Jan has had her driver license like many in her age group since she was 15 – that is over 60 years of driving. I asked her what her first thoughts were if there came a time where she would need to give up driving. “She said she would shudder to think”

“My whole life would change if I couldn’t drive. I may become more reclusive. Many of my friends would be in the same boat. Being able to drive means that I can do, what I want, when I want to do it!” Lois has been exploring alternatives to driving and has been preparing for a while now.