The most recent Christmas lunch hosted by Age Concern Havelock North had nearly double the number of guests as the previous year; hosting 200 people which was the maximum number volunteers were able to cope with.
The latest Next Steps Lifestyle Expo had also been "amazingly successful", Mr Bradshaw said.
"Bringing together a whole range of services and products that may be of use to the over 60s has proved very popular. It really opens up people's eyes to what is available.
"There are a range of connections made at the events; between retailers and service providers, and between those visiting the expo. It adds another opportunity to encourage connectivity to all the other work we do."
Both events were supported by the Hastings District Council who granted them $12,986.
The money came from council's Contestable Grants Fund which is annually distributed to groups developing or delivering a community service or project which fits with council's aim of "building a safe, liveable, sustainable community".
According to Statistics New Zealand, more than 14 per cent of the New Zealand population is aged over 65 with the proportion expected to grow to about 23 per cent by 2043, from about 700,000 now to 1.4 million.
Mr Bradshaw said events such as Age Concern Havelock North's Next Steps Lifestyle expo were going to become increasingly important.
"That is a considerable number of people, of whom many will be very active and looking for life-enhancing experiences, and others who will be looking for ways to make their lives easier."
Hastings District Council social and cultural development committee chairman Malcolm Dixon said community input by organisations by such organisations was very valuable.
"It is not possible for Government or local councils to cover the level and range of needs that every community has.
"Having Age Concern focused on the specific needs of our older residents is a contribution to our society that is invaluable. Council is very pleased to be able to help through the Contestable Grants fund."