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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Pōneke House

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Pōneke House features comfortable surroundings and a homely setting. We believe the most critical factor for our residents is assisting them in living a whole, quality life in a warm, family-oriented environment that respects and celebrates their individuality and life. With a spacious dining room, lounges and large sunny rooms, our home boasts an excellent chef who provides the very best in nutritional meals. Our care staff work closely with residents to create personal care plans and a tailored activity programme.

Facility Features:
• Registered Nurse on site 24 hours a day
• Open-ended visiting hours
• Activities programme
• Hairdresser, podiatrist and physiotherapist
• Dietician-approved meals and catering for special diets
• Regular happy hour
• Sky TV

Close to:
• Supermarket
• Medical centre
• Local churches
• Shopping centre
• Wellington Hospital
• Hataitai Park

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  • Open-ended visiting hours
  • Home-like environment
  • Spacious shared areas

Why choose Pōneke House

Person-Centred-Care icon Person Centred Care
Registered-Nurse icon 24/7 Registered Nurse
Community-Connections icon Connected Communities

Care Offering

Pōneke House provides a range of care offerings and services. If you are unsure which type of care is right for you or your loved one or would like to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Infection Control
Availability

Yes we have availability

Fantastic activities programme. Twice weekly van trips. Super yummy food. This is a lovely home to live in.

Updated: 5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $15

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Infection Control
Availability

Yes we have availability

Caring and supportive environment. Your loved one will be well looked after as their needs move.

Updated: 5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $15

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Infection Control
Availability

We currently have no availability

Very friendly atmosphere. Lovely sunny rooms all with fabulous views. Impressive outdoor space.

Updated: 5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $15

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Our Daycare Program is set up to give Caregivers a break, making it easier for them to take care of their family members, but also gives them some time for themselves. This helps them live at home longer and stay in their community. We have lots of different activities that they are able to participate if they wish.

We have Chef who prepares and cooks all the meals, including morning and afternoon tea. This is all included within the day program. The program runs Monday to Friday from 8.30 am until 4.30 pm. There is a pick-up service at a small fee on some days. This can be fully funded by Care Coordination.

View Our Day Programme Listing

Care Features & Services

Residents at Pōneke House have access to care, services, and activities that promote wellbeing, this is underpinned by our trust and reputation. Explore our offerings below, for more information on care homes and what they offer explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.

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Registered Nurse

Enrolled Nurse

Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker (on site)

Activities Co-ordinator

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Dietitian

Kaumatua

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

Other Personnel

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Languages Spoken

Other Information

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

(Other comments)

Ethnic Diets

Other

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May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Alcohol Permitted

Pets In Residence

Phone Access In Own Room

Wifi

Resident can adjust heating in own room

Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability

Lounges/seating areas

LGBTQIA+ Friendly

Provide End of Life/Palliative Care

Palliative Care Contract

Day Programme for day stay clients

Outings

Whānau Room

Māori Kaupapa

Residents Committee

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Confused Residents

Smoking Permitted

Semi-Secure

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Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme

Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Other Key Information

It's not unusual to want to know more about payments and meals. We also invite you to explore the special features and activities we offer. If you have any other questions, please reach out, we’d love to hear from you!

What's included in your fees and what's not?

Please contact us for a detailed price list.

Details about meals

All meals are home-cooked, our menus are reviewed by a dietitian and nutritionist.

Special features

Alden Poneke House is a Care Facility that offers Rest Home, Day Programme, Dementia, Hospital, Palliative and Respite levels of care. Our established garden has views overlooking Newtown. Having multiple lounge areas and sunny courtyards offers plenty of inviting spaces for residents and families to enjoy. In addition to providing the comfort of security and companionship, we have a full activities programme geared to each resident’s needs and a variety of regular outings. Pōneke House is on the Newtown bus route, making getting in and out of town easy for residents and visitors.

Interests & activities

Our Activities Coordinator delivers a varied programme to our residents 5 days per week. Our activities programme is regularly updated and promises to cater to a variety of interests and needs. Our programme incorporates day trips, one-to-one sessions and group sessions. Enquiries are most welcome to view our programme.

Location

135 Constable Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021

Public Transport

Bus stops are located directly outside the facility for services to Wellington City and the nearby suburbs of Kilbirnie, Miramar, Island Bay, Newtown.

Shops

There is a small dairy just a short walk from the facility. Other shops and public services are within a short walking distance .

Parks

Alden Poneke House is located on the boundary of the Town Belt area of Wellington City, and is surrounded by trees and green areas.

Library

A library service comes to Alden Poneke House. Residents are also able to visit the library in Newtown or Kilbirnie.

Residents Say It Best

”They cared for my father in the final years of his life and he was treated with dignity and respect by the caring staff. I really appreciate that on the day of his passing they lit a candle for him and were compassionate people towards us. Several of the staff became trusted carers in his final years. If anyone is looking for a care home for an elder family member where they will treat them well, this is that place.”

Huang D.

To find out more about Pōneke House or to book a viewing get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Rowena Iese

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